Over 400 passionate and dedicated supporters came together at the Kimpton Clocktower on Friday 7th February 2025 to celebrate another year of Forever Manchester helping local people doing extraordinary things in their local communities. 100% of the money raised will stay in Greater Manchester and contribute, once again, to grants supporting over 1,600 grassroot, volunteer-led, community projects over the next 12 months. We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that contributed to a truly entertaining and inspirational night. The event was kindly sponsored by Zuto. Entertainment Hosted by Anthony Walsh and Anna Jameson, the Birthday Party featured first class entertainment, starting with pianist Freddie Steggles in the Drinks Reception and then performances from three local community groups: Theatre of the Senses Young Guitar Heroes Calibri Mexican Folk Dance The Middletones then rounded the evening off with some incredible indie bangers, before Dave Foran took to the decks with a DJ set that kept everyone up and dancing until the early hours.
Award Winners The Birthday Party also acknowledged the impressive achievements from local community groups as well as the efforts and contributions by local businesses who support Forever Manchester. A huge congratulations goes to our well-deserved award winners: Lancashire Hill Family Group– The Connecting Communities Award, sponsored by Manchester Building Society Cuckoo – Small Business Supporter of the Year Award, sponsored by Barclays Fallowfield Secret Garden – This is the Place Award, sponsored by Express Solicitors New Beginnings Foundation – Best Life Award, sponsored by Warranty Wise George’s Kitchen – Healthy Communities Award, sponsored by ClearScore Afrocats – For Everyone Award, sponsored by Auto Trader Chris Marsh – Great Mancunian Award sponsored by DF Capital Bank WAVE Adventure – Forever Futures Award, sponsored by OFR Consultants Zuto – Business Supporter of the Year Award, sponsored by Scottish Equity Partners Lancashire Hill Family Group – Community Group of the Year Award, sponsored by CDL
Thank Yous Our Forever Manchester Birthday Party wouldn’t have been such a success without the support from sponsors, so a massive thank you to: Zuto, CDL, Manchester Building Society, AO Arena, Express Solicitors, ClearScore, Auto Trader, Warranty Wise, DF Capital,Scottish Equity Partners,Barclays, OFR Consultants, Beever and Struthers, Tieva, Trevor Mather, and Together. Thanks as well to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help out at the Birthday Party and to everyone that took part in Forever Manchester’s Tombola Prize Draw or placed a bid on the auction, and all of our auction donors. Photos Click the links below to see pictures from the night. Official Photos taken by Carl Sukonik Photobooth Photos Sponsored by Tieva Photos by: Carl Sukonik
