Creating a Stockport where businesses and communities thrive together

Stockport's Proper Good Business Summit will bring together over 200 businesses, large and small, senior leaders and community organisations to explore practical ways to create positive change in Stockport, through business.

It's a chance to share ideas, make new connections and explore practical ways to create positive impact across Stockport.

You'll be in the room with senior local decision-makers and discover how organisations of all sizes, from ambitious SMEs to world-renowned brands, are finding innovative ways to help address the challenges facing our communities.

Whether you're a growing local business or a larger organisation, you'll leave with ideas you can put into action.

Find out more about Stockport’s Proper Good Business Summit here.

Are you interested in gaining bid-writing skills or refreshing your knowledge?

Whether you’re looking to raise money for community activities, buy equipment, or bring a local project to life, knowing where to look for funding and how to apply can make all the difference.

This interactive three-hour workshop will help you build your confidence in applying for funding, whether you’re completely new to it or looking to refresh your skills.

Register for Intro to Bidwriting 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

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

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.