Here at Manchester Central, we’re passionate about the value of live events and their ability to create positive impact and lasting legacies - economically, socially and environmentally.
We’re here to support your legacy objectives; ensuring the success of your event in Manchester and the lasting positive impact it has on your audiences, your industry, and locally in your host city, Manchester.
We can facilitate connections and outreach into the local business and academic community, share event best practice and help you to create a memorable experience for all your stakeholders.
We are also working hard as a venue to consider our own impact - environmentally, socially and economically - whilst exploring ways of sustainably improving every step of the way, through detailed measurement and reporting.
Find out more about some of our city connections below:
At Manchester Central we work in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce who are the largest accredited Chamber of Commerce in the UK, connecting and supporting businesses to grow. They work with over 30,000 engaged businesses, reach over 60,000 business connections via social media, have 8,000 unique visitors to their website and over 6,000 subscribers to their mailers.
As a partner of Manchester Central your event can be featured on the list their events on the GMCC website free of charge, have access to preferential rates on GMCC commercial opportunities to promote your events hosted at Manchester Central, and have access to the GMCC members lounge to plan your Manchester Central event.
For further information, we can introduce you to the GMCC team.
Train Hugger is the UK’s first green train ticketing platform. Every time an individual or a business makes a booking, they plant a climate resilient tree, here in the UK via a partnership with the Royal Forestry Society. They offer a first-class booking experience on web and mobile as well as split ticketing which ensures the cheapest fares.
Partnering with Train Hugger not only encourages people to travel to your event in the most sustainable way; it is also helping to plant thousands of trees in the North East and across the UK and bring your business a step closer to being carbon conscious. If you’re interested in personal or business travel through Train Hugger, we can put you in touch or visit www.trainhugger.com
Founded in 1971, St Ann’s Hospice provides specialised care for individuals impacted by life-limiting illnesses. As Manchester Central’s charity partner for the next two years, we aim to support the charity through collaborative fundraising initiatives as they begin development on their new purpose-built hospice for the people of Greater Manchester.
You can significantly help in maintaining the quality of care that countless individuals rely on by partnering with St Ann’s not only during your event but as a long-term partner.
As the largest business development organisation in the North West, pro-manchester has been enhancing professional excellence for over 35 years. Our collaboration with pro-manchester facilitates connections and knowledge-sharing across the city.
A partnership like this would give you access a wealth of city knowledge, create valuable connections and keep you updated on the dynamic business environment adding a layer of professional advantage to your events.
For further information, we can put you in touch with the team at pro-manchester
Elevate is a cross-sector network for people who believe business can and should, be a force for good. Working across the North, this business development consultancy offers a bespoke approach to support you in generating business, creating speaking opportunities within Manchester, and making valuable industry introductions. Having worked with the likes of Bruntwood, Chester Zoo, Electricity North West so many more, you can be sure you are in the right hands.
As a partner of Manchester Central, you can book a complimentary one-hour call with the Elevate team and find out how they can help your event grow in the North. Get in touch at info@elevategm.com.
In addition to the above, we also have a number of local connections that can help to support your Manchester event.
We can introduce you to connections at organisations such as Visit Manchester, CityCo (the city centre management company) and Transport for Greater Manchester as well as Manchester’s leading universities.
For more information or to be introduced, please contact Lauren Hudson our Head of Sustainability and Impact who will be happy to discuss your legacy goals and connect you to the right people.