Sector Connector, the cross sector support network designed to forge links between the private, voluntary and public sectors in Stockport, has opened registration for its online return in 2021. The next online Sector Connector returns on Zoom this month on Wednesday, January 27th at 9.45am … [Read more...]
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Everyone is welcome at the Race For Life Stockport
Residents of Greater Manchester are being encouraged to look beyond lockdown and make a date to join Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Stockport. The charity’s much-loved events are aiming to return to the town later in the year but with socially distanced measures to help keep participants … [Read more...]
Smart Works launches International Women’s Day cycling challenge
Employability charity, Smart Works, has launched its annual fundraising challenge to celebrate International Women's Day 2021. The charity, which works to support unemployed women across Greater Manchester gain the skills and confidence to get back into work, is encouraging organisations or … [Read more...]
Funding available for community groups supporting people during third lockdown
Grants of £200 to £1000 are now available from Stockport Local Fund: Community Support, supporting community organisations that provide vital services during the current lockdown. This round of grants will be aimed at helping people most affected by the pandemic, including older people, children … [Read more...]
Allied Bakeries increases support for communities during third lockdown
Kingsmill producer, Allied Bakeries, is ramping up donations to communities in need in Stockport and across Greater Manchester Via its long-standing FareShare partnership, Allied Bakeries are intending to get an additional 1,000 loaves per day out to the community during the latest Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Stockport sports clubs among latest beneficiaries of Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund
Sports clubs, Scouts, hospices, and a local band from across Stockport, Cheshire and South Manchester are among the organisations to receive funding from Manchester Airport’s Community Trust. In its latest funding round, just under £30,000 has been handed out to 18 organisations. Seven of the … [Read more...]
Cancer charity Chair of Trustees recognised in New Years Honours list
The Chair of Trustees at Stockport-based charity, Beechwood Cancer Care, has been recognised in the Queen's New Years Honours list. John Stevenson has been awarded an MBE for his charitable fundraising, after having raised over £1 million for various cancer charities, including Beechwood, since … [Read more...]
Christmas tree recycling service will raise funds for hospice charity
A charity is encouraging people to take advantage of a special Christmas tree recycling service this year, which will not only help take away the headache of disposing of Christmas trees once the festivities are over, but will also raise money for local people with cancer and other life-limiting … [Read more...]
Vernon toy appeal raises £6000 for Together Trust
The Vernon’s Christmas Toy Appeal has raised an incredible £6,000 to help children supported by Cheadle-based charity Together Trust. The local building society decided to boost its contribution to an extra £10 for every donation of £5 or more, to match the generosity shown by the local … [Read more...]
THG brings festive cheer to Seashell Trust
The pandemic hasn’t stopped children and young people at Seashell Trust from experiencing the magic of Christmas thanks to one of their biggest supporters, THG. This week, the international e-commerce organisation treated students at Seashell Trust to a day of virtual festivities at Seashell’s … [Read more...]
One year on, The Treehouse children’s unit benefits from Stockport frog auction
One year on from being auctioned to raise money, The Treehouse children's unit at Stepping Hill Hospital has been able to benefit from funds raised. The donation was possible thanks to the support of local businesses who sponsored the 2019 Giant Leap Frog Art Trail, organised by the town … [Read more...]
Council outlines Christmas support package for Stockport families
Thousands of families across Stockport will receive support from the Council for the cost of their food and utility bills this Christmas. Families of 7,500 school age children, who are eligible for income-based Free School Meals, will receive a £30 voucher per eligible child to help with the … [Read more...]
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