And the Prestwich-based centre is holding an open evening on Monday (8pm) to give people the opportunity to do so.

Maccabi chairman Bradley Feld said that he wants to increase the numbers of people helping in running the centre.

He told the Jewish Telegraph: "We are looking for people to come forward to help in fundraising, marketing, admin and general duties, including voluntary duty managers when we are open.

"We also would like to hear from people who would like to develop and drive forward the youth and adult activities at the centre." Mr Feld added that as the centre has been open for nearly four years, he would also welcome people who would like to get involved in the management.

He said: "We are very much now a community centre being used by a wide range of people and organisations covering the whole spectrum from secular to religious - and our bistro is under the supervision of the Manchester Beth Din.

"I believe that we are the only community centre that caters for all in this way.

"This is a unique opportunity for people who may up to now have not got involved in the operating, running and direction of the centre to get involved."