Step Up MCR makes it easy for anyone to give back and make a difference in Manchester communities.
For a stronger, more connected Manchester.
Step Up MCR is on a mission to get Manchester giving. By sharing our time, money, resources and skills, we can support local projects making a real difference in communities.
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We all have something to give – be it time, money, resources or skills.
Step Up MCR distributes giving to grassroots projects building stronger communities.
100% of your donation supports local activities making a difference in Manchester.
Better yet, local people and partners decide where the money goes.
Featured Community Projects
Butterfly Future is a social enterprise dedicated to breaking barriers through innovative use of music, arts, sports, and digital technology. Butterfly Future community-driven programmes focus on wellbeing, development, and upskilling the local community.
Lingua GM CIC supports communities with bilingual interpreting, translation, counselling, wellness programmes, and employability support.
Infinity Yoga, founded by Donna McCaffrey, offers specialised yoga and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) in Clayton.
Featured News & Events
Impact Report 23/24
2023-2024 was an exciting year for local giving and organisational growth for Step Up MCR

Step Up MCR’s Neighbourhood Health Fund has £10,000 available for community groups in Ancoats & Beswick and Clayton & Openshaw addressing Heart Health & Bowel Health.