Tameside Voluntary Sector Summit

"Yesterday was good. I enjoyed meeting old friends, networking with new colleagues and seeing how the groups we run at Richmond Community Centre support the Live Well movement in Tameside. It really brought home the importance the role that the voluntary sector plays in making lives healthier and happier! I have arranged for Agnes from the African history project to come to the Place of Welcome and give a talk on the cotton industry. The talk on film making was interesting, I will need to practice!"

Ken Marks | Richmond Street Community Centre

"I thought the day was very well planned and organised and totally relevant to our sector. It was especially useful to have input into the draft wellbeing principles and consider how our own service matches these. It was also very useful to network with other VCFSE organisations and discuss the challenges we all face, but also connect due to our shared core values." 

Particularly useful was the presentation regarding Action Together’s Tameside Communities Fund and how our service already aligns with the Live Well principles. This should enable us to submit a more informed, considered and concise bid for further funding for our service in the future. The presentation was clear and the message very encouraging for all services working at grassroots level.

A big thumbs up to the organisers and to those who attended!"

Suzanne Roberts | Branch Manager, Being There Tameside

"I found the event useful to attend. It's good to have an opportunity to network face-to-face and hear about all the wonderful groups and projects that are happening. 

The launch of the new fund is an exciting opportunity for groups of all sizes to gain some financial backing and it will be great to see all the new ideas, and also to fund some already existing groups that might be struggling financially. 

Thank you to Action Together for putting the day together."

Ben James | General Manager, The Anthony Seddon Fund.

“It was, as always, informative but it was especially nice to spend time with like-minded people who are providing a wide range of support and services to the communities of Tameside.”

Councillor Jacqueline Owen

"It was a brilliant idea to launch the Tameside Communities Fund with supporting take home information and guidance. Local Community Groups will feel at ease applying for the Micro, Small and Medium grants in the knowledge that Action Together has identified Development Officers to support us in our application should the need arise.

The day itself was well planned in my observation and I came home with a self-made video, following the session on “Creating Authentic Videos using your own Phone”.

A big thank you to Action Together for inviting me. The catering was great and I thoroughly enjoyed the day."

Agnes Fough | Roving Musuem

"I thought the event was well organised with a relevant agenda. Workshop 1 provided some great discussion and brainstorming, whilst Workshop 2 on filming/recording media was very useful and I think everyone would have taken something away from that. I just need to practice it now!

The event provided the opportunity to network with other Tameside groups and organisations, prompting good discussions about what each is up to. Although I have regular contact with some groups anyway, it was good to do."

Steve Crompton | St Gabriel’s Community Group