The Honeybunch Community is committed to supporting families in Greater Manchester with accessible, practical, and trusted resources. Whether you’re looking for guidance, help with health and wellbeing, or family support services, we’ve got you covered.
Family Support & Advice
Early Years & Parenting Support
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GM Early Years Nurture Network – https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/children-young-people/early-years
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Home-Start Manchester – Volunteer home-visiting support: https://www.home-startmanchester.org.uk | Tel: 0161 740 5869
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Family Information Service (FIS) – Find childcare, activities, and parenting guidance: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/fis
Parenting Helplines & Advice
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Parentline Plus – 0808 800 2222 | https://www.familylives.org.uk
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Gingerbread – Advice for single parents: 0808 802 0925 | https://www.gingerbread.org.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Maternal & Mental Health
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Manchester Perinatal Mental Health Services – 0161 276 4849 | https://www.pmhservices.nhs.uk
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Mind in Manchester – 0161 228 3300 | https://www.mind.org.uk
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Wellbeing Hubs GM – Free sessions across Greater Manchester: https://www.mhcc.nhs.uk/services/wellbeing-hubs
Physical Activity & Fitness
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Manchester Active – https://www.manchesteractive.com
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Sport England – Active Together initiatives – https://www.sportengland.org/activenation
Financial & Practical Support
Cost of Living & Essentials
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Voicescape Community Fund / Local Food Banks – https://forevermanchester.com/funding/voicescape
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Citizens Advice Greater Manchester – 0808 278 7800 | https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/manchester
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Manchester City Council Winter Warmth Schemes – https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500288/benefits_and_money_advice/7528/winter_warmth
Childcare & Education Support
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HAF (Holiday Activities & Food) – Check your borough:
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Manchester: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/haf
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Trafford: https://www.trafford.gov.uk/haf
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Stockport: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/haf
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GM Early Years Childcare Finder – https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500237/early_years_childcare
Emergency & Safeguarding Resources
Crisis Support
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Samaritans – 116 123 | https://www.samaritans.org
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Domestic Abuse Services GM – 24/7 helpline 0800 652 2863 | https://www.salford.gov.uk/children-and-families/domestic-abuse
Child & Family Safeguarding
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Local Authority Safeguarding Boards GM – https://greatermanchesterscb.proceduresonline.com
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NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 | https://www.nspcc.org.uk
Community Connections
Virtual Village
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Join our online Honeybunch Community groups for peer support, resources, and information:
- Virtual Village Facebook Group
Local Groups & Networks
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We Love MCR – Stronger Communities Fund Projects – https://www.welovemcr.com
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Forever Manchester – https://forevermanchester.com
How Honeybunch Can Help You Access Support
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Signposting to local services and funding for classes or activities.
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Free or subsidised access to weekly activities and pilot programmes.
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Advice on navigating local family support systems.