Community Activities
Volunteers are linked to a young person who is looked after by Oldham Council (in a care home or foster care) and they will carry out a activity, try new things, and build a positive relationship with a young person. The activities take place in the local community.
Volunteer Police Cadets are young people, aged 13-17, who learn about policing and crime and take part in various police related activities, such as crime prevention projects.
The Cadet Scheme provides a diversionary activity for young people, increases their knowledge of policing, and breaks… [READ MORE]
this is where parents of special needs children gets together to share their experience, share information, seek advice, gets refrrals, socialise, a place to meet other parents, carers and information of how to manage behavioral issues.
Local art classes for 18+ - utilised by lots of people 50+
Helps with isolation and loneliness by getting people to attend regular art classes, improves art skills and helps build friendships, confidence etc
We provide support for people living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or Dementia and their carers and family members to meet in a safe and welcoming environment.
We deliver a restorative justice service for victims and offenders of crimes to come together into communication. Victims can ask questions, get answers and seek apologies. Offenders can understand how people have been affected, take responbility and make amends. This service is available for all… [READ MORE]
Our unique employability and personal development programme is designed to help young people navigate the tricky jobs market and find jobs they love.
The Leadership Programme works with a diverse group of young people aged between 19-25 years old, who are passionate about making a difference in their city. It is a nine-month, part time programme, that supports participants in achieving new skills, such as leadership, networking and confidence,… [READ MORE]
This nine-month, part time programme is for young people aged between 19-25 years old, who have a passion in the environment and making a positive change in their city. The programme connect participants with the UK’s top environmental change-makers, to gain the Leadership know-how and transform… [READ MORE]
Everyone affected by domestic violence in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
Offering a range of counselling and support services and projects across Greater Manchester. We aim to support people in gaining:
•Improved emotional wellbeing
•Increased resilience
•Improved relationships
Art Group. We currently run three free Arts for Wellbeing sessions a week in Glossopdale in the High Peak, Derbyshire, for people with long term physical and mental health conditions.
We provide a regular meaningful, focused, planned activity, our aim is for people to have a sense of increased… [READ MORE]
We currently run three free Arts for Wellbeing sessions a week in Glossopdale in the High Peak, Derbyshire, for people with long term physical and mental health conditions.
We provide a regular meaningful, focused, planned activity, our aim is for people to have a sense of increased
wellbeing,… [READ MORE]
Arts, crafts, music and movement for adults with learning disabilities.
We encourage GP surgeries to facilitate their own patient food bank by offering set up food bank packs to surgeries.
The packs include a box complete with provisions, guidance and templates
We have a Facebook group for the volunteers and it's become a really supportive group. We've been told by a couple of volunteers that keeping busy while being furloughed has really helped with their mental health sorting this difficult time.
We have a Facebook group for the volunteers and it's become a really supportive group. We've been told by a couple of volunteers that keeping busy while being furloughed has really helped with their mental health sorting this difficult time.
We offer weekly food parcels to local households, using a mix of "recycled" food from local supermarkets and Fareshare, and also purchased food including fresh vegetables. We serve approximately 70-80 parcels per week, this currently includes several Ukrainian refugees.
We provide a free packed lunch weekly during school holidays with arts/crafts activities for any children of school age.
Monthly walk in local area, led by qualified Hill and moorland leader. Focus on the health and emotional benefits of getting outdoors