Manchester City Council

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Join the Making Manchester Fairer Programme Board

Do you want to help make Manchester a fairer place to live?

We're looking for new volunteer members to join the Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) Programme Board.

To apply, you must:

  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Live and work in Manchester

Not sure if you live or work in Manchester, check before you apply.

This is a chance to help tackle health inequalities in the city. Health inequalities mean that some people have poorer health and shorter lives than others.

As a volunteer Board member, you'll use your skills and experience to help improve the lives of Manchester residents.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We would especially like to hear from:

  • People aged 65 and over
  • South Asian men

These groups are currently underrepresented on the Board. Employees of Manchester City Council are not eligible to apply for these roles.

What experience are we looking for?

We're looking for people who understand how health inequalities affect:

  • Children and young people
  • Older people
  • Poverty and debt
  • Employment
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Racism and discrimination
  • Places, transport and climate change
  • Communities and power

We're also interested in hearing from people who understand how businesses can help make Manchester fairer.

What does the Programme Board do?

The Programme Board helps guide the work of Making Manchester Fairer. It helps make sure the MMF Action Plan is delivered and supports fairer health outcomes across the city.

The Board includes people from different backgrounds, including:

  • Public services
  • Healthcare
  • Social enterprise
  • Business
  • Local communities

Members bring a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience.

What would I do as a Board member?

You would:

  • Help shape the future work of Making Manchester Fairer
  • Support delivery of the Action Plan and Anti-Poverty Strategy
  • Check that partner organisations are delivering their agreed actions
  • Review progress and challenge where needed
  • Speak up for Making Manchester Fairer and the Anti-Poverty Strategy
  • Keep confidential information private
  • Build good working relationships with Board members and partner organisations
  • Attend Board meetings and relevant events
  • Read meeting papers before meetings and take part in discussions

How often does the Board meet?

The Board meets in person every three months.

You'll receive meeting papers one week before each meeting. This gives you time to read the information and prepare.

Meeting dates for 2026/27

  • Tuesday 10 November 2026, 2pm to 4pm
  • Tuesday 9 February 2027, 2pm to 4pm

Expenses and support

These are volunteer roles.

We do not want cost to stop people from getting involved. If you're successful, we'll talk to you about the support you may need.

This may include help with the cost of attending meetings and events.

How to apply

Applications close on 14 September 2026.

We welcome applications from people in:

  • Public sector organisations
  • Private sector organisations
  • Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations

You can also apply if you're not currently working.

To apply, complete the online form and answer these questions:

  1. Why do you want to join Making Manchester Fairer and what would you bring to the role?
  2. What do you think are the biggest issues that Making Manchester Fairer should focus on, and why?
  3. Tell us about one area of knowledge or experience you would bring to the role. This can come from your work, volunteering or personal life.
Apply for a Volunteer Role on the Making Manchester Fair Programme Board

What happens next?

If you're shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview with the selection panel.

To learn more about Making Manchester Fairer before you apply, see the information below:

Questions?

If you have any questions, email:

makingmanchesterfairer@manchester.gov.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.