Ethnic Minority Foundation secures 'community asset' in Manchester
Howard Lake | 12 October 2003 | News
The Ethnic Minority Foundation (EMF) has acquired a four storey, grade 2 listed building in Manchester to serve as a resource for Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations, social enterprises and some for profit organisations.
The Manchester building is in the city centre in Charlotte Street.
The initiative is expected to generate more than 100 new jobs in the voluntary sector and micro-enterprises.
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The EMF has already already successfully transformed a building into a community asset in London, at Boardman House, Stratford.
The Foundation is also a grantmaking trust, offering its Core Grants Funding Programme.
Successful applicants, who meet the criteria, will benefit from accommodation at the Charlotte Street building, as well as assistance with managerial and administrative tasks, including financial and legal matters.
Mr Krishna Sarda, Chief Executive of the Ethnic Minority Foundation said: “The Manchester initiative will provide excellent opportunities to the Ethnic Minority Voluntary and Community sector, providing a firm base from which organisations can grow and develop. We would like to thank our partners, Manchester City Council, whose support has made this initiative possible.”
The building is currently being refurbished and is due to open early in 2004.
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