Oldham

We Are Survivors has recently re-structured and is looking for several new members of staff, some in brand new roles, as we continue to ensure that:

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In the current roles available, you will help us to provide key services from delivering therapy (both in a community and prison-based setting); help our Senior Management Team lead our community-based services; support clients through the Criminal Justice System to; supporting & delivering our Community Development Services.

Did you know that as a registered charity in Greater Manchester, you can (re)train your volunteers for free!?

The Job Gym's Introduction to Professional Services programme is completely Government funded and there are no charges.

Mantra Learning’s The Job Gym GM is now hosting bi-weekly information sessions to showcase our Volunteer Support Package.

These half-hour sessions are presented by me every other Thursday and can be accessed virtually or on-site.

It serves as a great introduction to the adult education funded training package which covers:

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The Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust offers funding to UK registered charities whose work takes place in the UK.

The funding is intended to support those in society who face the greatest challenges and whose opportunities are the most limited.

The Trust operates a three-year rotation system, with different fields of interests being funded each year:

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In Greater Manchester, we want to tackle inequalities in public access to green spaces across the city/region and deliver local nature recovery, as set out in the Greater Manchester 5-year Environment Plan. The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund will help Greater Manchester to become greener, fairer and more prosperous, by giving small grants to communities in greatest need to create or enhance green space.

The fund is focused on three principles: 

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ABF The Soldier’s Charity provide grants to charities and organisations that provide lifetime support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families when they are in need.

The funding is intended to support charities and organisations with projects and activities that directly benefit the Army community in six key areas: independent living, elderly care, education and employability, mental fitness, families and housing.

Who can apply:

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The scheme provides grants to support innovative projects, designed and led by young people in the UK, which aim to increase access to local natural spaces and encourage a deeper appreciation and understanding of nature.

Funding is intended for projects which affect change or empower local young people and the surrounding communities to increase access to natural spaces and improve understanding of the local biodiversity.

Examples of eligible projects are as follows:

It is a requirement of the Care Act 2014 that all Safeguarding Adults Boards publish an Annual Report. 

Put your hands together and join us in congratulating our member organisation, Positive Steps, who have successfully achieved Action Together's Quality in Action Award!

On Tuesday 22 August 2023, our Volunteer Fair made it's grand return to Oldham Town Centre. This event gave local organisations the chance to shout about their fantastic volunteering opportunities and members of the public a chance to find out more about what is available to them.

Stalls from organisations with varied volunteer opportunities filled the streets of Oldham Town Centre, ranging from volunteering with the police, fire service, hospices, gardening, arts and crafts and even with us at Action Together! 

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The Cost of Living Emergency Fund is provided by donations from members of the public and run by Crowdfunder.

This is a match-funding initiative and thus not a traditional grant scheme (funds awarded are conditional upon applicants first securing crowdfunding via Crowdfunder’s platform).

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