More information about Stockport Pride 2026 here.

A chance to hear directly from GM Mayor Candidates on their priorities and plans for working with the VCFSE sector.

Submit your question beforehand via the order form.

Register for the hustings here.

This event has been planned and led by young people who want to create an open and honest conversation about work experience, volunteering and preparing for the world of work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear authentic youth voice, share ideas with other organisations and help shape more inclusive and meaningful opportunities for young people across our community.

Register for L!sten Act Change here.

Thinking of setting up a group and not sure what the difference between a CIC, CIO, or incorporated group is? This is a 90 minute workshop which will run through the different types of VCFSE structures, the steps needed to set up, and the essentials needed to run your group.

Register for ‘Choosing a VCFSE Group Structure’ here.

This session will be led by Claire Ebrey, founder of On The Level and co-founder of Pride in Leadership, alongside Professor Stephen Whittle OBE, one of the UK’s most respected experts and campaigners on trans rights and equalities law.

Together, they will explore the barriers LGBTQ+ people continue to face at work, what those barriers mean for progression and leadership, and what employers can do to create workplaces where LGBTQ+ people are able to thrive.

Register for ‘LGBTQ+ progression in the workplace’ here.

Register for the Meet the Funder here

Register here

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based at Ford’s Lane Evangelical Church in Bramhall for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based in Brinnington Park Leisure Complex for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.

Join this free family friendly event, organised by Stockport’s Green Network. Expect free food, bug hunts, nature and wellbeing activities and more.

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based at Heaton Moor United Church for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.

Learn methods to gain clarity, shift your internal narrative, and nurture a deeper sense of worth by building self-esteem and confidence.

This session will be led by My Mindset, a Stockport-based VCFSE organisation. It is aimed at those working, volunteering, or starting out in the VCFSE (voluntary, community and faith-based groups, and social enterprise organisations) sector in Stockport.

Register for How to build Self-Esteeem & Confidence here.

A practical session for organisations to refine messages, build partnerships, strengthen networking & unlock new Social Value opportunities.

Register for the Proper Good Business Club meeting here.

An opportunity for people who are responsible for raising funds to find out about new funds, share information and network.

Register for VCFSE Income Club here.

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based at Marple Methodist Church for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.

Come together to connect, share stories, celebrate cultures, and explore what belonging means in Stockport. Organised by Stockport Race Equality Partnership.

This session explores how the Proper Good Business Club has supported the development of strong, effective relationships between businesses and the VCFSE sector in Stockport. It looks at how these partnerships move beyond identifying challenges to understanding their root causes, with a focus on areas such as mental health, access to support, and the need for greater flexibility in today’s evolving workforce.

Who Is This For?

• VCFSE organisations

• Local Infastructure Organisations

• Local authority teams

Register for Business Partnerships webinar here.

Register for the Meet the Funder here.

Learn to use EFT as a self-help technique that involves using your fingertips to tap on specific body points

This session will be led by My Mindset, a Stockport-based VCFSE organisation. It is aimed at those working, volunteering, or starting out in the VCFSE (voluntary, community and faith-based groups, and social enterprise organisations) sector in Stockport.

Register for Introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique here.

Are you interested in gaining bid-writing skills or refreshing your knowledge? Our three-hour interactive workshop aims to help you improve your confidence and increase your chances of successful funding bids, through:

Register for Intro to Bid-Writing here.

Join for the first installment of the Mighty Mini Research Collective Unconference!

The Mighty Mini Research Collective is a member-led community for independent researchers, micro businesses, and community interest companies (CICs) making a difference through social research.

Passionate about impactful research, this conference is focused on how to sustain the business behind it.

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based at The Space in Stockport Town Centre for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.

Discover the technique that improves your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being

This session will be led by My Mindset, a Stockport-based VCFSE organisation. It is aimed at those working, volunteering, or starting out in the VCFSE (voluntary, community and faith-based groups, and social enterprise organisations) sector in Stockport.

As Stockport's charity infrastructure support organisation, we provide fully-funded advice, guidance and networking across the borough for Voluntary, Community, Faith based groups, Social Enterprises and charities..

We'll be based at Offerton Library for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Book a 30 minute slot with the Sector 3 team here.