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MAVUK — Partners, Funders and Collaborating Organisations

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GOVERNMENT AND STATUTORY BODIES

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1. Manchester City Council

[Mothers Against Violence] have built strong relationships with schools, colleges, police, local churches, and Manchester City Council. The council also works directly with [MAVUK] on the management of their Hulme Hall Centre via its Estate Team.

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2. Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

In addition to working with young people, [MAVUK] worked with Greater Manchester Police. [MAVUK] provided a workshop which contributed to the training of new police officers.

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3. Greater Manchester Probation Service

Funded by the Allen Lane Foundation and Greater Manchester Probation, the Business Development programme has supported over 45 people to date — offenders who are preparing to leave custody, and those who have already left — preparing them for work and to set up their own business.

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4. Home Office — Knife Community Fund

The STOP AND REACH project was extended for a further 5 months, with additional funding from the Home Office Knife Community Fund, enabling [MAVUK] to extend the intervention to young people outside their Greater Manchester catchment areas.

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FUNDERS AND GRANT-MAKING BODIES

5. National Lottery / Heritage Lottery Fund

[MAVUK]'s Heritage Lottery-funded project — Looking Back and Moving Forward — concluded with the 20th Year Celebration and the official opening of MAV Community Hulme Hall in October 2019.

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6. The Phoenix Way

[MAVUK] is funded by The Phoenix Way, which supports the Youth Enrichment Programme delivered at Hulme Hall Centre.

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7. Allen Lane Foundation

The Allen Lane Foundation co-funded the Road Map for Business Development Educational Training Programme alongside Greater Manchester Probation, supporting ex-offenders preparing to re-enter society.

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CHARITY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

8. Sammy's Project (Donate Clothes 4 Sammy)

[MAVUK] announced an official partnership with Sammy's Project as part of their charity collaboration — a Manchester-based charity dedicated to supporting communities affected by violence, promoting peace, and empowering young people.

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9. Omega Partners

Omega Partners supports [MAVUK] clients to access funding from Student Finance England, providing step-by-step guidance for accessing funding for tuition fees and living costs — forming a key part of the University Access Programme.

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10. Jet Black Dance Academy (JBDA)

JBDA pride themselves on not just being a Dance Academy — they have a holistic approach with teaching different life skills, using dance as a tool to accomplish self-confidence, motivational skills, team building, respect, leadership, and organisational skills. JBDA operates as a group within [MAVUK]'s wider community offering.

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11. Regional Alliance Network — Mother Groups

[MAVUK] have developed strong alliances and work closely with other mothers who have lost children as a direct result of gun crime — with regional links in Birmingham, London, Nottingham, Huddersfield, and Leeds.

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12. Local VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) Partners

[MAVUK] currently works with local VCSE partners to build a safer Manchester through partnership, community empowerment, and mutual respect.

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13. Local Churches and Faith Organisations

[MAVUK] has built strong relationships with local churches as part of its broad network of community partners — sitting alongside schools, colleges, the police, and Manchester City Council.

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14. Schools and Colleges

[MAVUK] has built strong partnerships with schools and colleges across the area — delivering educational workshops on gun and knife crime and providing youth mentoring directly in educational settings.

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15. Child Bereavement UK / AtaLoss.org

[MAVUK] is listed and signposted through both Child Bereavement UK and AtaLoss.org as a specialist bereavement and violent death support service for Greater Manchester — indicating a formal referral and recognition partnership.

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16. Clinks (Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Network)

[MAVUK] is a registered member of Clinks — the national support organisation for voluntary sector organisations working in the criminal justice system — strengthening their reach and credibility in rehabilitation work.

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17. Young Manchester

[MAVUK] is a formally registered organisation with Young Manchester — the city's dedicated youth funding and infrastructure body — confirming a recognised partnership in delivering youth services across the city.

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PARTNERSHIP SUMMARY TABLE
| Manchester City Council | Statutory | Hulme Hall, Community Development |
| Greater Manchester Police | Statutory | Police Training, Crime Prevention |
| Greater Manchester Probation | Statutory | Business Development, Rehabilitation |
| Home Office (Knife Fund) | Government Funder | Stop and Reach Knife Crime Project |
| Heritage / National Lottery | Funder | Year Zero Film, Hall Opening |
| The Phoenix Way | Funder | Youth Enrichment Programme |
| Allen Lane Foundation | Funder | Business Development Programme |
| Sammy's Project | Charity Partner | Fundraising, Clothing Donations |
| Omega Partners | Education Partner | University Access Programme |
| Jet Black Dance Academy | Community Group | Youth Dance and Life Skills |
| Regional Mother Groups | Alliance Network | Birmingham, London, Nottingham etc. |
| Local VCSE Partners | Community Partners | Broad Community Delivery |
| Local Churches | Faith Partners | Community Support |
| Schools and Colleges | Education Partners | Workshops, Mentoring |
| Child Bereavement UK | Referral Network | Bereavement Support Signposting |
| AtaLoss.org | Referral Network | Bereavement and Trauma Signposting |
| Clinks | Sector Network | Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector |
| Young Manchester | Youth Infrastructure | Youth Funding and Recognition |

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Sources: MAVUK.org, Charity Commission, Manchester Community Central, Clinks, Donate Clothes 4 Sammy, AtaLoss.org, Child Bereavement UK, Young Manchester, RocketReach.