Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network Respectful Research Charter
Health and care systems in Greater Manchester came together to ensure that research will involve a wide range of people that represent local areas accurately and fairly, so that more appropriate and efficient care can be delivered to the patient population.
Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network (GM-REN) has been co-led by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GM ICP), the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM), Vocal, the Caribbean and African Health Network on behalf of the Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group and the Greater Manchester NIHR research infrastructure.
The collaboration launched a Respectful Research Charter which acts as a guide for both researchers and community groups to understand the barriers preventing those who are underrepresented in research to engage in the process.
Read the Charter in full on NIHR ARC-GM's website.
NIHR Applied Research Collaborative Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) signed the GM VCFSE Accord in June 2026, reflecting how they, as an organisation, want to work - through trusted, open and mutually beneficial partnerships with the VCFSE sector, whilst remaining focussed on delivering meaningful impact for communities across Greater Manchester and recognising the vital role of VCFSE organisations.
