A powerful short film that shines a light on the life-changing impact of fostering is to be showcased at Stockport Plaza ahead of films being screened throughout 2026.
Produced in partnership with Stockport Council and other local authorities nationwide, short film, The Run, aims to raise awareness about fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers.
The film focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run – away from danger, a chaotic home life, with running as a sport. It captures how the love and support of a foster family can change a life.
Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education said:
“We have an urgent need for more foster carers and we’re so grateful to the Plaza, which is such a well-loved Stockport institution, for helping us raise awareness and ultimately encourage more foster carers to step forward to provide loving and safe homes for the children and young people in Stockport who desperately need one.”
As well as being screen before films at Stockport Plaza, The Run film is also available to watch on the fostering pages of the Stockport Council website.
Pictured: from left to right, Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families & Education; Mark Livingstone, Stockport Plaza; and local foster carer, Louise Tagg.
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