Liaqat Ali is a carer for his disabled wife. Both born in Pakistan, the couple who live in Whalley Range rely on the support of the city's South Asian community.
LMCP, a non-profit organisation based in Moss Side, has been supporting this community since the 1960s, helping hundreds of families navigate the health and social care, benefits and housing systems through a Citizens Advice-style service. But now, the group's future is under threat after losing council funding.
More than 150 organisations found out that they failed to secure funding from Manchester council this year – and many will not survive without it. It follows a 50 pc increase in applications for the three-year funding pot worth £7.2m.
