Our core services in Tameside are:
Volunteering
Action Together supports people to volunteer across Tameside, and assists local organisations in developing volunteer programmes, policies, and roles.
To volunteer with Action Together in Tameside:
- Register to volunteer
- Find volunteering opportunities in Tameside on our volunteer opportunities page
- Join our Action Together - Tameside Neighbourhood Volunteers Facebook group
Contact our Tameside Volunteering Team on 0161 339 2345 or email volunteering@actiontogether.org.uk
Development Support for Organisations
We provide support for voluntary and community organisations to establish and develop, including specialist information, advice, and training for staff, volunteers and trustees.
Contact our Tameside Development Team on 0161 339 2345 or email development@actiontogether.org.uk
Partnership Networks
Action Together works in partnership with other charities, infrastructure organisations and public bodies and collaborates on key thematic work. We also promote and advocate for the work of voluntary and community organisations locally, and across Greater Manchester and the wider area.
We facilitate a range of networks in Tameside.
Funding and Investment
Action Together invests in the sector, and members can apply for funding from our grants programmes. We also provide support for groups seeking and applying for investment, and direct members to appropriate sources of funding.
Contact our Tameside Funding Team on 0161 339 2345 or email funding@actiontogether.org.uk
Tameside Community Team
Our Community Team are based in community venues across Tameside, bringing Action Together's service to you and helping connect you with what's happening in your area.
Speak to us about:
- Local volunteering
- Funding for your ideas
- Making connections in the community
- Support for your community group
- Community wellbeing
State of the Sector - Tameside
The State of the Sector report analyses the significant social and economic contribution the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector makes in Tameside Borough and across the whole of Greater Manchester.
Miles of Smiles
Miles of Smiles is a community transport scheme for residents of Tameside. We have a team of volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles to take people to and from health and wellbeing appointments.
On your appointment day, our Miles of Smiles driver will collect you from your home, escort you to the car and take you to your appointment. If you wish, they will stay in the waiting area while you attend your appointment and then take you home.
To register for the service, or to become a volunteer driver.
Healthwatch Tameside
Healthwatch Tameside are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Tameside Borough.