Stockport Council and partner organisations will mark World Mental Health Day in the borough on Tuesday 10th October. The international event comes at the end of Greater Manchester's Month of Hope, which began with Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September. To mark World Mental Health Day, groups … [Read more...]
News for: Charity
Minister for Children and Families visits Seashell
Stockport based charity, Seashell welcomed the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, David Johnston OBE MP together with the local MP for Cheadle, Mary Robinson, to their campus on Wednesday (4 October 2023). The Minister toured Seashell to discover how the charity transforms the lives … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to Proper Good Business Conference
Stockport businesses are invited to attend the borough's first Proper Good Business Conference, aimed at connecting the business community with Stockport's social enterprises. This event has been specifically created with businesses in mind to offer solutions to the challenges faced by businesses … [Read more...]
Together makes £180,000 donation to support Greater Manchester green spaces
Cheadle-based specialist lender Together has made a £180,000 donation to support the work of the We Love MCR charity, which will use funds to improve outdoor spaces in Greater Manchester. £150,000 of the donation from Together will go towards improvements to Wythenshawe Park over the coming years … [Read more...]
Stockport recognised as hotspot for purpose-led business
Stockport has been recognised by an expert judging panel as a Social Enterprise Place, meaning the area is committed to purpose-led business and the local economy is thriving. Social enterprises are businesses that trade for a social purpose and reinvest or donate a portion of their profits (or … [Read more...]
Stockport’s DigiKnow Alliance marks five years of digital skills support
After first launching in 2018, Stockport's DigiKnow Alliance is sharing the successes it has achieved in addressing digital exclusion and offering skill support in the borough. The DigiKnow Alliance was launched in 2018 by Stockport Council, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance, Starting … [Read more...]
Grants of up to £1,000 available to open Stockport buildings as warm spaces
Stockport Council is providing grants of up to £1,000 through the One Stockport Local Fund to open more buildings in the borough as 'warm spaces' for those struggling with the cost-of-living this winter. The launch of the grant scheme this year follows a significant response from Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport marks International Day of Older Persons
Several events are taking place in Stockport in the coming days to mark International Day of Older Persons on Sunday 1st October 2023. International Day of Older Persons offers a chance to celebrate older communities and the contribution they make. This year’s theme is ‘Knowing Our Place’, and … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches supported internships programme with Pure
Stockport Council has launched a new supported internships programme in partnership with Pure College (part of disability charity Pure Innovations). Business leaders from across Stockport attended a launch event to kick-off the scheme on 6th September, which featured an introduction to the … [Read more...]
Stockport community projects to benefit from a share of £1.5 million funding
27 community groups and projects have been awarded a share of £1.5 million in funding from Stockport's allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Projects that have been successful in the first round of funding bids range from a writing project for young people to volunteering and, improving … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses encouraged to support city-region’s young people in new campaign
A new campaign, co-designed by young people aged 10-25, has been launched by the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) to encourage businesses to support the charity with their work. The campaign features young people who have been supported by GMYN, with the creative and wording designed by … [Read more...]
Work soon to begin on new build for St Ann’s Hospice in Heald Green
Work is set to begin soon on a new building for St Ann's Hospice after the charity confirmed it has now completed the purchase of the land next to its existing premises. The land acquisition is the latest milestone in the project to replace the charity's current Victorian building with a new … [Read more...]
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