Why ARC-GM Signed the Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord: Strengthening Partnerships with Communities

This blog by Sue Wood, Head of Operations and Public Involvement and Engagement Lead, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC - GM), explores their role in the Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord.

By adding their signature to the Accord, ARC-GM is reaffirming its commitment to working alongside communities, researchers, health and care partners, and the voluntary sector to create research that is inclusive, meaningful and impactful.

Read more in the full blog (download below).

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Author

Sue Wood, Head of Operations and Public Involvement and Engagement Lead, NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC - GM)

Published

July 31, 2026

Type

Blog

Case Studies

Theme

Research Engagement Network

Accord