Here at Manchester Central, we're your connection to Manchester's vibrant business, academic, and community networks. We’re passionate about the value of events and their ability to create a lasting impact by bringing people together. We can facilitate partnerships with organisations that will ensure your delegates and visitors have an unforgettable experience.
We’re here to support your legacy objectives; ensuring the positive impact your event has on your audiences, your industry, and your host city.
Find out more about our partners 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.
Play It Green is dedicated to creating a better world for future generations by reducing environmental footprints, and promoting actions that contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. We work with Play it Green to rebalance our staff carbon footprint through initiatives such as tree planting supported through Play It Green, establishing a Climate Positive Workforce.
By partnering with the Play It Green, you will gain access their initiatives and can report on the carbon impact of your event taking the necessary steps in being a sustainability leader in the industry.
If you’d like to learn more about the Play It Green initiative and how you can get involved, we can connect you with Lauren Hudson, our Sustainability Advisor.
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 our marketing team who will be happy to discuss your legacy goals and connect you to the right people.