With the cost of living still continuing to rise and the school holidays beginning, Stockport Council has detailed the various support schemes offered to ensure local employers and residents are aware of the help available to those struggling financially. Holiday Support (Free School Meal) … [Read more...]
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Airport City Manchester returns as sponsor for local 5km series
For the second year running, Airport City Manchester is sponsoring Sale Harriers’ Sizzler 5km series held in neighbouring Wythenshawe Park. Branded as the Airport City Manchester Sizzler 5km, the series offers participants of all abilities the chance enter four evening running races during the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s Community Network to run Dragons’ Den competition for local school pupils
Manchester Airport’s Community Network has announced the return of its popular Dragons’ Den competition for school pupils in its neighbouring communities. This year’s competition for Year 9 and 10 students will be the 12th edition of the event after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Totally Stockport Krazy Races Soap-box derby off to a flying start
Stockport has gone 'Krazy' for a free to attend soap-box derby coming to the town centre next year, with a quarter of entries already in just a week since first being announced. Organised by Stockport town centre's Business Improvement District company, Totally Stockport, in partnership with … [Read more...]
LSH Auto sponsors fan-owned Manchester football club
LSH Auto, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars worldwide, has become the latest sponsor of fan-owned football club, FC United Manchester. Founded in 2005 and currently playing in the Northern Premier Division, FC United is democratically run by its … [Read more...]
Vernon shares £3,000 fund between five local charities
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has announced the five Community Stars that will share its £3,000 community fund for the second quarter of 2022. The Vernon Building Society's Community Stars initiative replaces the Stockport mutual's annual Community Awards with a quarterly scheme to support … [Read more...]
New charity EGG hatches plan to support homeless people into homes and work
A new charity has launched in Stockport, that will use innovative solutions to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping guiding people into permanent residency and employment. EGG – which stands for Engage Grow Go – will support homeless people in gaining permanent residency and full-time … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls on businesses to back digital inclusion scheme
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on businesses and communities to back the city-region's efforts to help disadvantaged residents get online. The Mayor has launched the Greater Manchester Databank, part of the National Databank run by Good Things Foundation, alongside phase … [Read more...]
Vernon launches Community Stars charity scheme
Vernon Building Society has launched a brand new community funding scheme to help local charities and not-for-profit groups across the Stockport borough. The mutual has supported the local community through its popular Community Awards for the last 10 years, donating over £100,000 to more than … [Read more...]
Third sector network gives backing to Stockport Pride
Third sector network, Sector3, has joined a number of local organisations giving their backing to the town's annual LGBTQ+ festival, Stockport Pride. Sector3, they are the charity infrastructure support network for voluntary, community and faith-based groups, social enterprises and charitable … [Read more...]
Vernon makes Young Saver account available to foster children in Stockport
Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has updated its Young Saver account to make it available to local foster children. The Society has worked with Stockport Council to make the change after carers highlighted the difficulty in opening savings accounts for their foster children. This is … [Read more...]
Stockport organisations to get behind Money Maximising Roadshow
A number of Stockport charities and organisations will help residents make their money go further as part of a Money Maximising Roadshow being hosted by Stockport Council. The event, taking place at Woodley Civic Hall on 8th June from 12-4pm, is designed to help residents access the services they … [Read more...]
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