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For our centenary in 2026 we aimed to raise \u00a310,000. Thanks to the generosity of members, family and friends we soon exceeded our target and were able to make grants to six local charities – one of which was Manchester Women’s Aid<\/a>, a charity the club has supported for many years.<\/p>\n

The grant was used to fund a series of art workshops culminating in a display of the work at a drop in event during the 16 Days of Activism<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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President Fiona presenting the certificate to CEO Gail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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CEO Gail with the finished work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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