Stockport Volunteer Fair doubles in size for 2025

After a successful turnout last year, the Stockport Volunteer Fair is back for 2025, promising more charities, more impact and more community.

On the 17th September at Merseyway Shopping Centre (outside Specsavers), the Stockport Volunteer Fair will take place from 10am till 3pm.

Over 40 local charities and community groups will be present on the day, doubling groups present last year. A number of notable VCFSE’s involved are Guide dogs UK, Real Rock Radio, Girl Guiding Northwest, Friendly Fridays, Marbury Road Edible Garden, Ohana Arts, Dementia Disco and Richard Roberts Archive.

There are roughly 57,000 volunteers across Stockport, contributing an estimated £105 million to the local economy. The event is a chance to gain a better understanding of who they are, their impact and how volunteering can help the Stockport Community in a day that connects like minded people to fantastic volunteering opportunities happening across the borough.

Clare Finch, Stockport Volunteer Hub Lead, explained:

“Attending the Stockport Volunteer Fair is about more than finding opportunities – it’s about discovering where your skills and passions can make the greatest difference in your community. Our voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises are the driving force behind a stronger, kinder Stockport, and volunteering opens doors to new friendship, skills and experiences.”

Anyone interested in volunteering in the borough is invited to come along to Stockport Volunteer Fair for a fun filled, information packed day. For further information about volunteering opportunities in Stockport, visit the Stockport Volunteer Hub website.

Pictured: Last year’s Mayor of Stockport, Suzanne Wyatt, opens the 2024 Stockport Volunteer Fair.