A new partnership with Vernon Building Society will see the Stockport mutual become the Official Savings Partner of the Stockport County Community Trust for the 2026/27 season. Through the agreement, the Vernon will provide support that helps the Trust continue delivering programmes and … [Read more...]
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Noah’s Charity Golf Day tees up for Stockport NHS Charity Incubator Appeal
Colleagues, clients and industry partners of Trafford Park-based business, Sun Chemical, came together at Stockport Golf Club for this year’s Noah’s Charity Golf Day, raising vital funds for Stockport NHS Charity’s Incubator Appeal and two other charities. The annual event run by Mark Saxon, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester comes together for first Cost of Living Summit
Leaders from community organisations, businesses, charities and the public sector came together in central Manchester for the city-region's first Cost of Living Summit, hosted by Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig. The summit culminated in a landmark new commitment to take further action to make … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses go quizzing for Kits by County
More than 180 of Stockport’s finest business quizzers put their knowledge to the test as they battled it out for honours at the inaugural Gorvins’ Quiz Night, hosted by Stockport County Community Trust in partnership with Marketing Stockport. Under the watchful eye of compere Richard Higginson, … [Read more...]
Stockport ramen pop-up boosts pub sales while supporting homelessness
Across six nights at the Robinson Brewery pub, the Swan with Two Necks, in Stockport town centre, pop-up Jefes Ramen added more than £2,000 to drink sales and increased off-day traffic by around 40%, all while helping provide a hot meal to people experiencing homelessness locally. Jefes Ramen was … [Read more...]
Merseyway Uniform Shop raises over £1,300 for local charity and sees 3,000 items given a second life
Merseyway Shopping Centre’s Pop-up Uniform Shop has raised £1,322 for local charity, Emmie’s Kitchen, after 3,000 secondhand school uniform items were donated and sold to families across Stockport this summer. Returning for its fifth year, the popular community recycling initiative once again … [Read more...]
Gardening competition raises awareness of Stockport Council’s Fostering Service
A borough-wide gardening competition has helped to raise awareness of Stockport Council's Fostering Service and the difference becoming a foster carer can make to the lives of local children and young people. Pupils from primary schools across Stockport took part by planting and nurturing broad … [Read more...]
Proper Good Business Summit to showcase Stockport’s thriving social economy
Ahead of Social Enterprise Day, Stockport is shining a light on the businesses, social enterprises, charities and community organisations that make up one of the country's most active local social economies. As a recognised Social Enterprise Place, Stockport has built a strong culture of … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes methanol poisoning awareness campaigners
A group of campaigners raising awareness of the risks of methanol poisoning spoke to passengers at Manchester Airport as part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) 'Know The Signs' campaign. The campaign encourages travellers to understand how to recognise the signs of … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to host vaccinations ahead of flu season
Stockport Council's Health Protection Team will be attending workplaces to administer flu vaccinations during October and November to help businesses protect their workforce from the virus. Having a flu vaccination this winter can reduce illness, minimise time off , and help keep workplaces safe … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society launches Junior Regular Saver to help next generation build good money habits
Vernon Building Society is launching a new Junior Regular Saver account designed to help children across Greater Manchester and Cheshire develop positive saving habits and build confidence with money from an early age. As a mutual, Vernon Building Society’s purpose is rooted in supporting the … [Read more...]
Civil Aviation Authority report praises Manchester Airport accessibility
The Civil Aviation Authority's latest accessibility report has awarded Manchester Airport the highest possible rating for the services it offers to passengers with restricted mobility and other disabilities. ABM, which operates the airport’s special assistance services, has been recognised for … [Read more...]
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