manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m… Tanni Grey-Thompson Department for Transport Andy Burnham Navendu Mishra Dame Sarah Storey Scope Sector 3 - Stockport Keir Starmer Let’s make our train stations accessible for everyone

Our Annual Members Meeting takes place Wednesday 25th Sept 4:00pm - 5:30pm. It will include a review of the year 2023/24, a look at recent service improvements, and a live Q&A session. For more info see here stockport.nhs.uk/event_100

Lots of training coming up to support you with skills to help your community organisation thrive: Meet the Funder: The Charity Service - Thurs 12 Sept Demystifying The Chest + demo - Wed 9 Oct Secure your place and discover more events here ⬇️ ow.ly/tHSg50Tfa8N

The Sector 3 team are at Merseyway Innovation Centre in the town centre today so feel free to pop by to discuss: - Funding - Training opportunities - Networking - Resources And any challenges your organisation / group may be facing. Here until 4pm 🙏

🎉 New service live for those wanting to set up a Social Business in Stockport Our Business Stockport is a tailored programme of support offering training events, resources and 121 support to help you get the basics in place for your business. ⬇️ ow.ly/Z0eu50Tghrl

Stockport Volunteer Fair in the heart of Merseyway Shopping Centre is an opportunity for local orgs to raise awareness & attract volunteers. Over 20 orgs will be involved from local groups to larger charities. Please feel free to share with your volunteers and communities 🙏

Your Voluntary & Community sector fortnightly bulletin is out, feat: - New funding support service launched - Meet the Funder events - Black History Month launch - Yoga for the sector - GM Police & Crime Plan survey + more Read it here ⬇️ ow.ly/l6Ti50Tl2Wq

‼️ Funding support service now live Kaylie is available to offer guidance on funding and support you to develop the skills needed to successfully bring in funding to sustain your community organisation. Book a chat with Kaylie ⬇️ ow.ly/RMux50TlMYb

‼️ Have you uploaded your Volunteer Roles to the Stockport Volunteer Hub website? The Volunteer Fair is happening tomorrow (Wed 18 September) so it's a good opportunity to make sure you've got your role on their ready for people to browse. stockportvolunteerhub.org.uk/upload-a-role/

Free accessible yoga session for people working / volunteering in the charity sector in Stockport We know that our sector can be stressful at times. So this is an opportunity for you to take a break from looking after others and take time for yourself. ow.ly/bmlW50TlOrr

Our Zuto Make a Difference Fund is open for applications! Visit our website for more information on eligibility and how to apply: forevermanchester.com/funding/zuto-m… Bolton CVS BuryVCFA Manchester Community Central Action Together Salford CVS Sector 3 - Stockport Thrive Trafford

Our Together Energy Fund is open for applications! Visit our website for more information on eligibility and how to apply: forevermanchester.com/funding/togeth… Bolton CVS BuryVCFA Manchester Community Central Action Together Salford CVS Sector 3 - Stockport Thrive Trafford

. Vernon Building Society will be holding a drop in session at Merseyway Innovation Centre to discuss the following: - Vernon Charitable Foundation - Charities, Clubs and Associations accounts - 35 Day-Notice Charity Account - 3.20% interest Pop in on Tues 1 Oct, 10am - 12pm

Your local Voluntary & Community sector conference is back: Meet, Greet & Grow: Nightmare on AI Street Join us to learn how free Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used at work to support you in running your community organisations. eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-greet-g…

Do you know a young person who could benefit from improving their mental health through creativity or social connection? We're holding a free showcase event on Wednesday 16th October, 18.00 - 20.00. Bookings encouraged but drop-ins welcome too. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1000001881547 #UKSPF

Well, the dust has finally settled on an epic Stockport Paint Jam. The pouring rain didn't stop the ace artists, 1000s of visitors, DJs, musicians, dancers, volunteers, local independent traders, from doing what Stockport does best - coming together to make good stuff happen.

I love Stockport outdoor spaces because 👀 #onestockport

Introduction to Change Leadership workshop Join Pete Emms from de:find, a Stockport-based consultancy specialising in leadership of change, creativity, and culture for smaller organisations. Wednesday 2 October, 10am - 12pm ➡️ow.ly/7xeT50Tu6KW

Your latest local voluntary & community sector news bulletin, feat: - Demystifying The Chest procurement portal webinar - GM Walking & Wheeling grants - Funded yoga session for the sector - GM Police & Crime Plan + more Read it here ⬇️ ow.ly/mjF050Tv8Ax

A chance to learn more about The CHEST, a procurement portal used by Greater Manchester authorities to advertise funding and commissioning opportunities. This session will include a demo of how to register on and use the site ⬇️ eventbrite.com/e/demystifying…