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68-627: Manchester Pride is a charity that campaigns for LGBTQ+ equality across the United Kingdom , predominantly in Greater Manchester . The Charity offers dialogue, training, research and policy analysis, advocacy and outreach activities focusing on LGBTQ+ rights . The Manchester Pride Festival is an annual event held on the August bank holiday weekend . It takes place in the Canal Street area,

136-423: A sorting office on the opposite side of the main line and connected it to Mayfield with an overhead conveyor bridge, which crossed the throat of Piccadilly station. The depot closed in 1986, following the decision by Parcelforce , Royal Mail's parcels division, to abandon rail transport in favour of road haulage. The building has remained disused since then, with the tracks into Mayfield removed in 1989, as part of

204-652: A " Christian love for one's fellows", and until at least the beginning of the 20th century, this meaning remained synonymous with charity. Apart from this original meaning, charity is etymologically linked to Christianity, with the word originally entering the English language through the Old French word charité , which derived from the Latin caritas , a word commonly used in the Vulgate New Testament to translate

272-417: A belief in helping those in need. The study also revealed that most American faith groups prioritize charity for their own places of worship in monetary donations, and then for other causes. Muslims and Jews contributed more to civil rights protection organizations than other religious groups, while Christians were more likely to make charitable contributions to youth and family services, with Evangelicals giving

340-496: A charitable revolution. Rich patrons founded many leprosaria and hospitals for the sick and poor. New confraternities and religious orders emerged with the primary mission of engaging in intensive charitable work. Historians debate the causes. Some argue that this movement was spurred by economic and material forces, as well as a burgeoning urban culture. Other scholars argue that developments in spirituality and devotional culture were central. For still other scholars, medieval charity

408-535: A concept is virtually nonexistent in Jewish tradition. Jews give tzedakah , which can take the form of money, time, and resources to the needy, out of "righteousness" and "justice" rather than benevolence, generosity, or charitableness. The Torah requires that 10 percent of a Jew's income be allotted to righteous deeds or causes, regardless if the receiving party is rich or poor. However, if one regards Judaism in its wider modern meaning, acts of charity can go far beyond

476-564: A headline performance from Ariana Grande . Her reported fee of £350,000 for performing accounted for nearly three times the money handed to local charities. As charitable donations steadily dropped, the Chief Executive also took a £20,000 increase in pay. Fletcher faced calls to resign with a petition being set up by disgruntled campaigners, the petition received over 2,000 signatures in less than 48 hours. Charity (practice) The word charity originated in late Old English to mean

544-546: A letter to an English newspaper editor complaining about beggars who try to invoke pity by displaying their tattered clothing and ailments. Engels also points out that charity is seen as a way for the wealthy to avoid further inconvenience and discomfort, highlighting the self-interest of the bourgeoisie . Reinhold Niebuhr , an American theologian, suggests that charity often substitutes for true justice. In his work Moral Man and Immoral Society , he criticizes charities that fund Black education, arguing that they fail to address

612-429: A maximum capacity of up to 7,500 people. The application was later withdrawn. In 2019, some of the site was converted into Depot Mayfield, a 10,000 capacity venue for culture located at Manchester’s historic former railway Mayfield as part of a £1 billion regeneration project. It regularly hosts The Warehouse Project , a series of club nights. The Mayfield area has been specified as an urban regeneration area and it

680-561: A national plan: 1) monitoring to assess threats to food insecurity, 2) improving coordination at different levels, 3) enhancing accountability, and 4) involving the public in policy construction. Amelia Barwise supported Chilton's argument by discussing the implications of philanthropy. She indicated that philanthropy can lead to tax avoidance and decrease opportunities for comprehensive welfare policies. Additionally, philanthropy might dilute an institution's mission and grant undue power to donors. Barwise highlighted that Americans' distrust of

748-501: A period of 15 years. The scheme is led by "Mayfield Manchester", a joint venture company between Ringset, part of the Wrather Group, and Panamint; the company owns around 90% of the land around the station as of 2008, but do not own the station itself. The future of the former railway station has yet to be decided and Mayfield Manchester were, as of April 2008, said to be in talks with its owners, BRB Residuary. It has been reported that

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816-548: A specific response. Examples of needs-based approaches include charitable giving, philanthropy , and other private investments. In contrast, a rights-based approach involves active participation from both ends, with recipients having a say in policies. Politically, a rights-based approach might involve income redistribution, minimum wage regulations, and cash subsidies. Mariana Chilton, in the American Journal of Public Health , suggested that current government policies reflect

884-460: Is a philosophy and social movement that uses evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ways to benefit others. Effective altruism encourages individuals to consider all causes and actions and to act in the way that brings about the greatest positive impact, based upon their values. It is the broad, evidence-based, and cause-neutral approach that distinguishes effective altruism from traditional altruism or charity. Effective altruism

952-409: Is part of the larger movement towards evidence-based practices . While a substantial proportion of effective altruists have focused on the nonprofit sector , the philosophy of effective altruism applies more broadly to prioritizing the scientific projects, companies, and policy initiatives which can be estimated to save lives, help people, or otherwise have the biggest benefit. People associated with

1020-549: Is proposed to replace the station with offices and residential developments, along with a revived proposal to relocate Whitehall government departments to the area. The wider project for the regeneration of Piccadilly station in anticipation of the construction of the HS2 line to Manchester envisages a major redevelopment of Piccadilly station and the Mayfield area, involving the demolition of both Mayfield station and Gateway House . However

1088-412: Is sometimes considered charity—as in the saying "Charity begins at home"—charity usually involves giving to those who are not related. Terms like filial piety describe supporting one's family and friends. Treating relatives as strangers in need of charity has led to the phrase "as cold as charity"—providing for one's relatives as if they were strangers, without affection. Behavioural psychology describes

1156-573: The Jaycees . With the rise of more social peer-to-peer processes , many charities are moving away from the charitable model, adopting a more direct donor-to-recipient approach. Examples include Global Giving (direct funding of community development projects in developing countries), DonorsChoose (for U.S.-based projects), Kiva (funding loans administered by microfinance organizations in developing countries), and Zidisha (funding individual microfinance borrowers directly). Institutions developed to assist

1224-544: The Make a Wish Foundation (John Cena holds the record for the most wishes granted by an individual, with over 450 wishes) and the World Wildlife Fund . Nowadays, some charities allow online donations through websites like JustGiving . Originally, charity involved the benefactor directly giving goods to the receiver. This practice continues with some individuals, such as " CNN Hero " Sal Dimiceli , and service organizations like

1292-475: The financial year ending 31 December 2021, had 10 employees and used the services of 242 volunteers. Manchester Pride is regarded as one of the leading pride movements worldwide, often trialling new initiatives. It has sponsorships with large companies, such as Virgin Atlantic , TikTok , Starbucks , Marc Jacobs and L'Oreal . The organisation is managed by a Board of Trustees who are, in turn, Directors of

1360-481: The free market think tank Institute of Economic Affairs published a report called "Sock Puppets: How the government lobbies itself and why", which criticizes governments funding charities that then lobby for changes desired by the government. Growing awareness of poverty and food insecurity has sparked debates among scholars about the needs-based versus the rights-based approach. The needs-based approach provides recipients with what they require, without expecting

1428-515: The 1957-58 London Midland Region timetable, there were trains to Cheadle Hulme , Buxton , Alderley Edge , Chelford and Stockport on weekdays. In the London Midland timetable of September 1951, the Pines Express from Bournemouth West is shown as arriving at Mayfield at 4.30pm (16.30) on Mondays to Fridays. On Saturdays, this train used Piccadilly station, then known as London Road. In

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1496-519: The 1957-8 timetable, the Pines Express still arrived at Mayfield on Mondays to Fridays, now at the time of 4.45pm (16.45). It came into its own for a brief period during the electrification and modernisation of what was to become Piccadilly station in the late 1950s, when many services were diverted to it. It was closed to passengers on 28 August 1960. The site was converted into a parcels depot, which opened on 6 July 1970. Royal Mail constructed

1564-540: The 2023 event. Historically, Manchester Pride has received criticism from within the LGBT community, dating as far back as 2007 and beyond. In August 2021, CEO Mark Fletcher was grilled on BBC Radio Manchester over the organisation's decision to "cut ties" with local charities the LGBT Foundation and George House Trust. Although he denied the claims, stating that Manchester Pride intended to continue funding their schemes,

1632-514: The August bank holiday event termed as 'The Big Weekend'. Later, Manchester Pride continued to organise 'The Big Weekend' and became a registered charity outfit in 2007 (charity number 1117848). Manchester Pride organises an annual program for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2013 the charity had loss of more than £16,000 and in 2014 Manchester Pride invited people from the LGBTQ+ community to help shape

1700-451: The Bible typically translate agape as "love". Charitable giving is the act of donating money, goods, or time to the less fortunate, either directly or through a charitable trust or another worthy cause. Charitable giving as a religious act or duty is referred to as almsgiving or alms . The name stems from the most obvious expression of the virtue of charity: providing recipients with

1768-630: The Greek word agape ( ἀγάπη ), a distinct form of love . Over time, the meaning of charity has evolved from "Christian love" to "providing for those in need; generosity and giving" (cf. offertory ), a transition that began with the Old French word charité . Thus, while the older Douay-Rheims and King James versions of the Bible translate instances of agape (such as those appearing in 1 Corinthians 13 ) as "charity", modern English versions of

1836-454: The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding examined philanthropic and charitable giving among members of American religious communities. The study found that American Muslim donation patterns align mostly with other American faith groups, like Christian (Protestant and Catholic), and Jewish communities, but American Muslims are more likely to donate due to a sense of religious obligation and

1904-560: The Mayfield goods yard to the south of Piccadilly's platforms 13 and 14 linked to additional running lines to Ashburys station . This proposal was supported by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive as it would increase usable train paths through Piccadilly by between 33% and 50%; the extra track would, however, require an expensive extension to the Piccadilly-Deansgate viaduct carrying

1972-462: The bars got together to raise money for AIDS organisations in the city with a lot of support from the gay community; it started as a very small but was the start of a more organised gay community, in a time of hostility from police. In 1989 events were for fund raising to provide furnishings for the ward at Monsall Hospital where people received treatment for HIV / AIDS, by 1991 the Village Charity

2040-443: The charities responded with a joint statement denying this, saying at the time: "Hearing that Manchester Pride will continue to fund LGBT Foundation and St George Trust on the radio earlier today contradicts the conversations we have had about our long-standing funding agreements which have been ended by them. We have not been given any indication of what future funding might look like or on what terms." A drop in charitable donations

2108-462: The city's gay village, and fringe locations around the city, while the parade occurs through Manchester city centre . The parade features various supporting organisations and charities and representative floats from the ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester . Manchester Pride's headquarters are in Piccadilly , Manchester City Centre. Manchester Pride had a total income of £3,238,817 in

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2176-617: The concert element of the event was dropped after a consultation with the LGBT+ community amid concerns about how the charity is run found that MCR Pride Live, as the concert was to be called, was considered less important whilst the parade, the Candlelit Vigil, the Gay Village Party, Superbia Weekend, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride MCR and Human Rights Forum were identified as vital elements of Manchester Pride. Manchester Pride live returned for

2244-427: The deceased. Institutions may honor benefactors by displaying their names or even naming buildings or the institution itself after them. When the recipient provides something of substantial value in return, the transaction is usually not labeled as charity. In the past, many charitable organizations followed a "charitable model" in which donors gave to conglomerates that then distributed to recipients. Examples include

2312-611: The existing Oxford Road-Piccadilly route by widening the viaducts and adding two additional platforms (15 and 16) to the south side of Piccadilly station. There are no plans to re-open Mayfield station for public transport. In 2008, an alternative scheme involving Manchester Mayfield was put forward. This proposal would see the station as part of a new 30-acre (120,000 m ) city centre district immediately adjacent to Piccadilly Station. This project would create over 6,000,000 square feet (560,000 m ) of offices contained in office blocks up to 12 storeys high, and would be completed over

2380-557: The existing line to Manchester Oxford Road railway station . Further proposals were put forward in 2009 by the Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority for reinstating Mayfield as an operational station, to alleviate capacity problems at Piccadilly Station. However, as part of the Northern Hub railway development scheme across Northern England, Network Rail now plans to increase capacity on

2448-525: The feeling derived from the practice of charitable giving as having an impact on how much and how often people give The "warm glow" of giving has been described as an intrinsic benefit received from charitable giving as first described by James Andreoni. Feelings derived from giving can be positive or negative for individuals. Most forms of charity focus on providing basic necessities such as food, water, clothing, healthcare, and shelter. However, other actions can also be considered charitable: visiting

2516-512: The form of philanthropic public projects that empower and help many. Dāna leads to one of the perfections ( pāramitā ). This can be characterized by unattached and unconditional generosity, giving and letting go. Historical records, such as those by the Persian historian Abū Rayḥān al-Bīrūnī who visited India in early 11th century, suggest dāna has been an ancient and medieval era practice among Indian religions. Effective altruism

2584-588: The gay village has been an enclosed event space across the Manchester Pride weekend, and a pledge-band is needed to access some programmed events and selected Village venues. The funds raised from the sale of pledge-bands helps Manchester Pride achieve its charitable objectives which includes celebrating LGBTQ+ life while providing a platform and employment for local LGBTQ+ people. In 2003, Manchester hosted 'EuroPride'. The ten-day event consisted of sports, music, dance and other cultural activities which culminated in

2652-487: The government often drives them towards private and de-politicized actions like charity. Her research explored the consequences of philanthropic actions and suggested more effective uses of philanthropic funds. She argued for increased federal funding for welfare policies and criticized philanthropy for diverting resources from public support. In medieval Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries, Latin Christendom underwent

2720-438: The imprisoned or homebound, ransoming captives, educating orphans, and supporting social movements. Donations to causes that indirectly benefit the less fortunate, like funding cancer research, also fall under the category of charity. Regarding religious aspects, recipients of charity may offer prayers for the benefactor. In medieval Europe, it was customary to provide meals to the poor at funerals in exchange for their prayers for

2788-471: The means they need to survive. The impoverished, particularly widows, orphans, the ailing, and the injured, are generally considered appropriate recipients of charity. People who cannot support themselves and lack external means of support sometimes become " beggars ," directly seeking help from strangers in public. Some groups believe that charity is best directed towards other members of their specific group. Although giving to those closely connected to oneself

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2856-526: The most, followed by Mainline Protestants and Roman Catholics. A 2021 study discovered that when potential donors had to choose between two similar donation targets, they were more likely to choose not to donate at all. A philosophical critique of charity can be found in Oscar Wilde 's essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism , in which he refers to it as "a ridiculously inadequate mode of partial restitution... usually accompanied by some impertinent attempt on

2924-579: The movement include philosopher Peter Singer , Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz , Cari Tuna , Oxford-based researchers William MacAskill and Toby Ord , professional poker player Liv Boeree , and writer Jacy Reese Anthis . Manchester Mayfield railway station Manchester Mayfield is a former railway station in Manchester , England , on the south side of Fairfield Street next to Manchester Piccadilly station . Opened in 1910, Mayfield

2992-455: The needs-based approach, perpetuating the misconception that charity alone can address basic needs insecurity. Chilton argued for increased government accountability, transparency, and public participation, along with recognizing the vulnerability and discrimination caused by existing policies. She advocated for federal legislation to establish social safety nets through entitlement programs, such as SNAP . Chilton concluded with four strategies for

3060-574: The ownership of what one considered or identified as one's own, and investing the same in a recipient without expecting anything in return". Karna , Mahabali and Harishchandra are heroes also known for giving charity. The earliest known discussion of charity as a virtuous practice, in Indian texts, is in Rigveda . According to other ancient texts of Hinduism, dāna can take the form of feeding or giving to an individual in distress or need. It can also take

3128-409: The part of the sentimentalist to tyrannize over [the poor's] private lives." He also views it as a remedy that perpetuates the "disease" of poverty instead of curing it. Slavoj Žižek approves of Wilde's thoughts and adds his own interpretation of the effect of charity on the charitable: When confronted with a starving child and told, "For the price of a couple of cappuccinos, you can save her life!"

3196-401: The platforms nevertheless remained renumbered. Four platforms were provided and passengers could reach London Road via a high-level footbridge . Mayfield suffered the effects of bombing during World War II , when it was hit by a parachute mine on 22 December 1940. Mayfield was a relief station, mainly used by extra trains and suburban services to the south of Manchester. For example, in

3264-540: The police, the army and the NHS among its floats. In 2019, it was estimated that 170,000 visitors would attend during the weekend. 2019 saw elements of the Manchester Pride four-day August bank holiday festival take place away from the Village when the music stage is moved to the site of the former Manchester Mayfield railway station . 'The Big Weekend' has been replaced by a ticketed event for 2019, with an entry fee of £71. In 2022,

3332-462: The poor, and these charities now constitute the majority of charitable giving in terms of monetary value. These institutions include orphanages , food banks , religious institutes dedicated to helping the poor, hospitals , organizations that visit the homebound and imprisoned, and many others. These institutions allow individuals who may not have the time or inclination to care for the poor directly to enable others to do so. They provide funding for

3400-439: The poorest fifth of Americans donated 4.3% of their income, while the wealthiest fifth donated 2.1%. In absolute terms, this translated to an average donation of $ 453 from an average income of $ 10,531, compared to $ 3,326 from an income of $ 158,388. Research also indicates that "individuals who are religious are more likely to give money to charitable organizations" and tend to give more than those who are not religious. A study by

3468-530: The religious authority. Sadaqa is a voluntary charity or contribution. Sadaqa can be given using money, personal items, time, or other resources. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for sadaqa . Even smiling to other people is considered a sadaqa . In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the practice of charity is called dāna or daana . It is the virtue of generosity or giving. Dāna has been defined in traditional texts, state Krishnan and Manoj, as "any action of relinquishing

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3536-505: The religious prescriptions of tzedakah and also beyond the wider concept of ethical obligation . In Islam , there are two methods of charity: zakat and sadaqa . Zakat is one of the five pillars upon which the Muslim religion is based. 2.5% of one's savings is compulsory to be given as zakat per Islamic calendar year, provided that the saving is beyond the threshold limit, called nisab , usually determined by

3604-576: The remodelling of the Piccadilly station layout. The sorting office was briefly reused as an indoor karting track, but has now been rebuilt as the Square One development, prestige offices used by Network Rail; the parcel conveyor bridge was removed in 2003. The site is the property of London and Continental Railways . The interior of the station was used in Prime Suspect as a drug dealer 's haunt. It

3672-436: The root causes of inequality. Niebuhr states that charity can be a way for the powerful to maintain control while avoiding addressing systemic issues. Peter Singer , a philosopher, criticizes much charitable giving, particularly when it favors recipients who are nearby and visible. He argues that the interests of all individuals should be given equal consideration, regardless of their location or citizenship status. In 2012,

3740-455: The site as the location of a 700,000 sq ft (65,000 m ) "super-campus" to house 5,000 civil servants . The construction of the building, if it had been approved by the Treasury , would have commenced in 2012–2013 and required the demolition of Mayfield station. In November 2013, a planning application was made for conversion of the station to an arts and entertainment venue with

3808-661: The station could eventually be converted into a new National Express coach station which would be relocated from its existing facility on Chorlton Street and rebuilt on the western end of the Mayfield Goods Yard with pedestrian links to Piccadilly. A new coach station would be adjacent to the Inner Ring Road and have easy access to the road network. In a proposal floated in May 2009, the Labour government were said to have earmarked

3876-443: The subsidiary companies Manchester Pride Limited and Manchester Pride Events Limited. The event commenced on August bank holiday 1985 in the gay village, with the support of new Labour Party councillors, elected 1984 who gave the gay community their support and appointed a Lesbian and Gay officer, a move inspired by Ken Livingstone . By 1986 Manchester City Council had provided £1,700 in funding to hold an event at Oxford Street,

3944-558: The surrounding 6.2-acre (25,000 m ) site is the property of London and Continental Railways , the residual government-owned corporation and former partner in Eurostar International . In September 2022, Mayfield Park was opened on the southern part of the site. In 2019, some of the site was converted into Depot Mayfield, a cultural venue. Opened on 8 August 1910 by the London and North Western Railway , Manchester Mayfield

4012-443: The track from Slade Lane. The location of the proposed platforms was also criticised, as it would entail "a long walk for passengers wishing to interchange with other terminating rail services at Manchester Piccadilly or access the city centre." Other options would have the station used again as a terminus , providing a rail link to Manchester Airport or, alternatively, the lines might be extended through Mayfield and connected to

4080-510: The true message is: "For the price of a couple of cappuccinos, you can continue in your ignorant and pleasurable life, not only without feeling guilty but even feeling good for participating in the struggle against suffering!" In his 1845 treatise on the condition of the working class in England , Friedrich Engels highlights that charitable giving, whether by governments or individuals, is often an attempt to mask unpleasant suffering. Engels cites

4148-527: The way the organisation is run. by 2016 the event raised £149,000 for the Manchester Pride Fund, with The Big Weekend drawing over 170,000 visitors. In 2017 the event raised £161,000 for LGBTQ+ charities in Greater Manchester. The parade had over 4,000 participants and nearly 150 entries and attracted tens of thousands of spectators to the city centre. Manchester is the first such parade to include

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4216-487: The work and support those who do it. Institutions can also work to distinguish genuine need from fraudulent claims of charity. Early Christians particularly emphasized the care of the less fortunate as the responsibility of the local bishop. Various studies have examined who gives more to charity. A study in the United States found that as income decreases, charitable giving increases as a percentage of income. For instance,

4284-459: Was also used as a double for Sheffield railway station in The Last Train . The roadside building was gutted by a fire in 2005. A study was carried out by Mott MacDonald in 2000, which looked at possibilities of increasing capacity at the Piccadilly station. One solution put forward would see the track quadrupled between Slade Lane Junction and Piccadilly, with a pair of through platforms in

4352-499: Was built alongside Manchester London Road station (later Piccadilly) to handle the increased number of trains and passengers following the opening of the Styal Line in 1909. The LNWR had considered constructing a new platform at London Road between the MSJAR 's platforms 1 and 2, which were renumbered 1 and 3 in anticipation, but this was abandoned in favour of the construction of Mayfield;

4420-568: Was constructed as a four-platform relief station adjacent to Piccadilly to alleviate overcrowding. In 1960, the station was closed to passengers and, in 1986, it was permanently closed to all services having seen further use as a parcels depot. After years of abandonment and many proposed development schemes, the station roof was dismantled in February 2013. The site was used for Manchester International Festival in July 2013. Manchester Mayfield station and

4488-593: Was established and ran the festival then known as Manchester Mardi Gras, 'The Festival of Fun' it raised £15,000. By this time it had expanded to include a full programme of activities from Friday to Monday with a market held in Sackville Park and a fireworks display, funds came from the North West Development Agency . By 1997 the event was notably popular with people of all backgrounds in society, and by 2002 there were 100,000 in attendance. Since 2003

4556-450: Was primarily a way to elevate one's social status and affirm existing hierarchies of power. In religious Judaism , tzedakah —a Hebrew term literally meaning righteousness but commonly used to signify charity —refers to the religious obligation to do what is right and just. Because it is commanded by the Torah and not voluntary, the practice is not technically an act of charity; such

4624-483: Was put down to a loss of revenue in the wake of COVID-19 . However, critics pointed out that the organisation's charitable contributions had dropped before the pandemic, too. According to BBC Radio Manchester , in 2018 Manchester Pride donated nearly £150,000 to charity, around six per cent of its revenue. In 2019 it made a record-breaking £3.94 million, yet its charitable contributions were halved to three per cent, amounting to just £122,000. The 2019 event featured

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