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Seashell takes off ‘chapeau’ to intrepid cyclists

Stockport charity, Seashell, has given its thanks to the intrepid cyclists that took to the roads of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire to raise funds for the organisation. On Sunday 19 September over 100 riders took place in the Brewin Dolphin Seashell Sportive. The annual cycling event … [Read more...]

Stockport launches borough’s first equality month

Stockport will mark its first ever equality month in October to celebrate diversity and champion community cohesion in the borough. Stockport Equity Network and Sector3 have launched Stockport’s first ever Equality Month following the borough's Community & Faith based, Social Enterprise … [Read more...]

Citizens Advice SORT Group appoints Head of Business Delivery

Citizens Advice SORT Group has announced that Stuart Pearson will join the organisation as Head of Business Delivery, responsible for delivering and developing the services and contracts across the charity in the Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford boroughs. Stuart joins SORT Group, having … [Read more...]

Stockport welcomes Afghan evacuees

Stockport has welcomed evacuees from Afghanistan, who have arrived in the borough as part of the government’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme. The scheme was set up to support those who have supported the UK mission in Afghanistan and who would be at significant risk if … [Read more...]

Hallidays fly high for Francis House

Daredevils from Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays, will take part in a charity skydive on 4th October to raise money for Francis House Children's Hospice. Skydiving enthusiast Nicola Jackson, Payroll Manager at the firm, will accompany first-timers Katie Cheetham and Tom Shaw from Hallidays' … [Read more...]

Stockport County shows support for Care4Calais

The Stockport County team have been on hand to assist the charity Care4Calais after is was inundated with generous donations from people in and around the Greater Manchester area wanting to help the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis. The team attended Care4Calais’ Stockport Warehouse to lend a hand … [Read more...]

Bobby Ball award launched

NK Theatre Arts will be launching a very special award in the memory of legendary patron Bobby Ball who sadly passed away last year.  Bobby became a patron of NK back in 1997 after supporting a fundraising event at The Palace Theatre in Manchester and would regularly visit the company and … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards on the hunt for raffle prize donations

Organisers and founders, Clarke Nicklin, are calling on Stockport businesses to donate a prize for the charity raffle to raise funds on the evening of the Stockport Business Awards. The charity raffle at this year's event, the tenth anniversary of the Stockport Business Awards, will support two … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society launches 2022 calendar competition

Vernon Building Society’s annual Calendar Competition is open and the mutual is looking for the most iconic or recognisable pictures of the Stockport borough and Poynton to highlight these beautiful areas. The winning photo will scoop a £75 Love2Shop voucher and the coveted spot on the front … [Read more...]

Vernon’s 2021 Community Awards open for applications

Stockport's Vernon Building Society has opened applications for its 2021 Community Awards and is welcoming submissions from local charities and not-for-profit groups. Through the awards, the Stockport building society has donated over £90,000 to worthy causes over the last nine years, from large … [Read more...]