A fun, accessible session exploring how intentional laughter can support our physical and emotional wellbeing

Led by Claire Scott from Feelgood Communities CIC, who runs frequent Laughter Yoga sessions, and craft and wellbeing workshops.

Register for Laughter for Health here.

These 121 appointments with Kerri from The National Lottery Community Fund are for those wanting to apply for Reaching Communities Funding.

Register here for a 121 appointment.

Register for the Meet the Funder with easyfundraising here

Register for Proper Good in the Pub here.

Find out more about the Unheard Voices Leadership Programme here.

Are you the person who keeps things ticking along behind the scenes?

Whether you're a volunteer or paid member of staff, admin roles in the VCFSE sector can often feel invisible. You're organising, coordinating, problem-solving, keeping records up to date, supporting colleagues and volunteers, and somehow holding everything together, often without much time to connect with others doing the same job.

This meetup is a chance for the people behind the scenes to come together, get to know each other, share ideas and build a supportive network of admin volunteers and workers across Stockport.

Bring along a project you're working on, a challenge you're facing, or something you're stuck on and tap into the experience and knowledge of others who understand the realities of the role. Or simply come along for a chat, meet new people and help us explore what support admin staff and volunteers in our sector need.

Register for Admin Matters here

Register your place here

Join GMCA for the launch of the Inclusive Resilience Pathways Toolkits:

Getting Ready for Emergencies: A Toolkit for Community Organisations

Bringing Community Voice into Resilience Planning: A Practical Guide for Resilience Practitioners

Designed to work alongside each other, the toolkits help community organisations think about the role they can play before, during and after an emergency, while helping emergency planners and responders involve communities more effectively in their work.

Register for the toolkit launch here

If you are running or are interested in running a event for Interfaith Week 2026, Faith Network 4 Manchester will be hosting a webinar with a briefing including key information you need to know on how to run an event.

The webinar will cover resources available for Interfaith Week and promotion and communication of events. There will be an opportunity to share details of events you have planned and hope to arrange and to hear of other events in the North West.

To register, simply send warren@fn4m.org an email to receive details on how to join.

Are you new to running a group or looking to looking to refresh your knowledge on what your responsibilities are as a trustee or director?

Running a voluntary group, charity, or Community Interest Company (CIC) comes with important responsibilities, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. This session will give you the knowledge and confidence to lead successfully.

Register for ‘Board Responsibilities Workshop’ here.

The course provides learners with the knowledge to identify safeguarding concerns, record a disclosure and how to report concerns.

RQF Level 1 Award Half Day Awareness of Safeguarding Course

Qualification title: FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of Safeguarding Code 603/5635/2

Unit 1 title: Awareness of Safeguarding Unit code D/618/0147

This qualification will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk. The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.

Register for ‘RQF Level 1 Award Half Day Awareness of Safeguarding Course’ here.

Thinking of setting up a group and not sure what the difference between a CIC, CIO, or incorporated group is? This is 90 minute workshop 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 group structure’ here

Whether you're a business owner, recruiter, HR professional or people manager, you'll leave with fresh ideas to help your organisation find, develop and keep great people while delivering meaningful social value in Stockport.

Join us for a lively and informative session exploring what the workforce landscape looks like in Stockport and how businesses can tap into new talent pools, improve retention and build stronger, more diverse teams.

You'll hear from employers, community organisations and employment specialists, discover local success stories, including the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, and learn about the support available to help businesses connect with talented people who are often overlooked by traditional recruitment approaches.

We'll explore:

• Current recruitment and retention challenges

• Skills gaps and workforce trends in Stockport

• Opportunities to access untapped talent

• How inclusive employment can support business success and social value goals

• Support available for disabled people, care leavers, young people, returners to work, over-50s and other underrepresented groups

You'll also hear the Proper Good story of how PIE, Grassroots Recruitment and NextGen Stockport have brought together employers, education and the voluntary sector to create new pathways into work and develop innovative approaches through the Work & Skills Trailblazer.

Register for the next Proper Good Business Club meet here

No need to book just pop along to meet over 20 organisations to discover the work they are doing locally in Stockport and how you can help.

This event gives you a chance to meet different experts relating to money and investment for your VCFSE organisation

This month, your experts are:

1. Kerri Swindells from The National Lottery Community Fund - TNLCF is the largest single source of funding for community activities in the UK. Kerri is a Funding Officer in the Greater Manchester Team working in Tameside and Stockport, and will be here to tell you more about the Funds on offer, how to apply and answer any questions.

2. Andy Guy, Head of Charity and Faith Insurance at Acrisure North who can help you understand what you need insurance for, and access tailored insurance solutions, whether to protect a business, safeguard a community organisation, or cover what matters most.

3. Ian Wilson and Laura Turner from The Vernon Building Society, who can tell you about the Vernon Charitable Foundation and their local grants, as well as opening a free bank account for your organisation and gaining interest for your reserves.

Register for Meet the Exper - All things Money here.

Bringing VCFSE admin volunteers and staff together to connect, share, and support each other.

Register for Admin Matters here

Support for Voluntary, Community, Faith-based Groups, Social Enterprises & Charities based in Cheadle Heath and Edgeley.

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 St Matthew's Church House for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Register for the support surgery in Edgeley here.

This three-hour interactive workshop aims to help you improve your confidence and increase your chances of successful funding bids, through:

• Knowledge of key funding terms

• Better understanding of funding eligibility and criteria

• Knowledge on how to answer key questions for every bid

• Top tips to put into practice

Register for ‘Intro to Bidwriting’ here

Register for Stockport Volunteer Manager Network here.

Join Charlotte for a focused training session exploring how Artificial Intelligence can support and enhance your bid-writing process.

Register for ‘Intro to AI & Bidwriting’ here.

Support for Voluntary, Community, Faith-based Groups, Social Enterprises & Charities based in Reddish.

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 Re:Dish Hub for the afternoon so please come and see us to chat through any concerns, ideas or feedback you have regarding your community group.

Register for the Reddish support surgery here.

To vote at a polling station in the Mayoral Election taking place on Thursday 30 July 2026, you must show acceptable voter ID.

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.