Who We Are
Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) is a unique philanthropic organisation providing technical expertise, consultancy, policy development, evaluation, and advisory services to a range of clients, nationally and internationally.
Our consultancy and advisory services generate income to support our philanthropic work to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in the UK and worldwide. The organisation was conceived in 2015 and has been operational since the beginning of 2016.
16th Annual Culture and International Mental Health Conference
Meet Our Team
At Manchester Global Foundation (MGF), we are driven by a dedicated team of individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in our community. Each member of our team brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and passions, but we are united by a common goal: to serve those in need and create lasting change.
Together, we are MGF, a team united in our mission to make a difference. With compassion, dedication, and expertise, we strive to create positive change and empower those in need within our community.
WHAT IS HAPPENING
Latest Updates
World Mental Health Day 2026: Amplifying Lived Experiences to Drive Real Change
Mental health care must do more than treat—it must listen, understand and respond. Bringing this message to the forefront, the Global Mental Health and Cultural Psychiatry (GMHCP) Research Group hosted an international webinar on 15 October 2026 under the theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” bringing together experts...
16th Annual Culture and International Mental Health Conference 17 September 2026 | Battersea Arts Centre, London
16th Annual Culture and International Mental Health Conference 17 September 2026 | Battersea Arts Centre, London The Manchester Global Foundation (MGF) successfully hosted the 16th Annual Culture and International Mental Health Conference on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at the Battersea Arts Centre in London. The conference brought together leading professionals, researchers, clinicians, academics...
Manchester Global Foundation Advances Global Collaboration in Suicide Prevention
Manchester Global Foundation Advances Global Collaboration in Suicide Prevention Webinar Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide through a Global Lens” The Manchester Global Foundation (MGF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL), the Global Mental Health & Cultural Psychiatry Research Group, and the National Centre for Research on...
London, we are bringing the global conversation to you!
We are incredibly proud to announce the 16th Annual Culture and International Mental Health Conference. Mental health care cannot be one-size-fits-all. To truly close the global treatment gap, we must bring together the brightest minds in research, clinical practice, and community engagement to share culturally competent solutions that actually work. This year,...
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