Coinciding with the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Stockport Council's fostering service has created a short football themed film to celebrate the borough's foster carers. The council is one of 24 local authorities who have re-formed Local Councils United – a virtual league, with each team showcasing … [Read more...]
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Stockport County Community Trust targets borough’s deprived communities in new three-year strategy
Stockport County Community Trust, the official charity of Stockport County FC, has launched a new three-year strategy to help tackle inequalities across the borough. Stockport is among the UK's most polarised towns in terms of deprivation, with the poorest communities in the borough suffering … [Read more...]
Borough comes together for a fair and inclusive Stockport
Stockport’s Fair and Inclusive Summit took place at Stockport Town Hall on Monday 24th July, welcoming over 100 community equity networks, partners, businesses and communities across Stockport to share their lived stories and examples of fair and inclusive good practice. The Summit focused on … [Read more...]
Together donates £1 million to charity in 2023
Cheadle-headquartered specialist lender Together has announced it has donated over £1 million to charity in the 2023 financial year. The funds, donated to local charities across the region, have been used to support a range of projects, from new affordable housing for young people facing … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces Jet Zero sustainability education programme
Thousands of young people from across the North West will learn about the sustainable future of flying, as part of a new 'Jet Zero Education' programme being delivered at Manchester Airport’s AeroZone. Starting in the next academic year, the Northern hub’s sustainability experts will deliver ‘Jet … [Read more...]
Stockport County celebrates ‘Move to a Mile’ participants
35 participants of the Stockport County Community Trust's Social Wellbeing programme completed a mile walk as part of the Stockport Moves festival in the town centre on Sunday 2nd July. The club's Social Wellbeing programme was one of four local groups invited by Stockport Council to take part in … [Read more...]
Neurodiverse young people see their careers take off at Manchester Airport
Six neurodiverse young people celebrated graduating from a Supported Internships programme at Manchester Airport after completing a year of placements in various roles. The programme, run by Pure Innovations and the Manchester College in partnership with Manchester Airport Group (MAG), runs for a … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group renames Anti-Social Behaviour Service
From June 2023, Stockport Homes Group has renamed its Anti-Social Behaviour Service as the “Safer Neighbourhoods Team” in light of the team's evolving offer to residents. Stockport Homes has been helping people across the borough deal with cases of anti-social behaviour (ASB) for the past 18 … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender makes £100,000 donation to support Greater Manchester community centres with rising energy costs
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced a £100,000 donation to support local community centres across Greater Manchester with their energy bills. The donation to Forever Manchester, a charitable organisation that supports a wide variety of grassroots community projects, will … [Read more...]
Stockport Council encourages local businesses to become a Fostering Friendly Employer
Stockport Council is encouraging businesses in the borough to become 'Fostering Friendly' to ensure staff who foster are supported by their employer. The council has adopted a ‘Fostering Friendly Policy’ which gives five days’ extra leave to any employee who is applying to become a foster carer … [Read more...]
Stockport County shares grassroots football fund with 25 local sides
Stockport County has announced the 25 local grassroots football teams that have been successful in applying for funding from the club for the 2023/24 season. The £50,000 fund was established earlier this year to support male and female teams across the borough, providing up to £1,500 per club to … [Read more...]
Sky partners with Age UK and Stockport Council on digital inclusion hub
On Friday 16th June 2023, in partnership with Age UK Stockport, Stockport Council and Digital Inclusion alliance DigiKnow, Sky opened a new Digital Hub. The Sky Up Digital Hub will provide the community with access to digital devices, free WiFi connection, and regular digital skills workshops to … [Read more...]
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