Case Studies
View the images below to read more about some of the fantastic groups and projects that we have funded and have helped to change peoples' lives, all thanks to your support.
Droylsden Amateur Boxing Club, Tameside
Droylsden ABC was set up by Charlie Grice, a former professional boxer, who wanted to coach local lads to teach them the skills that he learnt himself, and has helped kids to learn discipline, respect and increase their self confidence
Company Fierce Dance Academy
Disadvantaged young people can get involved in classes that are fun, good exercise and teach them all sorts of new skills.
Welcome Cafe Stockport
A social group for older people provides pensioners with a place to meet friends, keep active and prevents isolation and loneliness.
Urban Ride
Gives children of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn how to ride and look after horses. It keeps kids off the streets and gets them out in the fresh air.
Lostock Skate Park
Local parents, fed up with anti social behaviour in the area, applied for funding for a purpose built skate park to give young people in Lostock something fun and productive to do with their free time.
LGBT Youth North West
A regional support network for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender men and women, saving and improving the lives of the LGBT community. The group help the young people find safe spaces to live, work and learn.
MAD Theater Company
Facilitating a number of drama workshops targeting the most deprived and disadvantaged areas in Manchester, Middleton, Rochdale and Bury. They involve 200 socially and economically disadvantaged adults and young people.
6/15th Lancashire FSE Scout Group
An existing cub/scout group within the European Scout Organisation they are aiming to promote the education of young people of both sexes in the principles and practice of good citizenship and service to the community.
Good Companions Bolton
A self-help disabled group whose ages range from 18-74 years old. The group helps its members to go out & socialise, learn life-skills, build confidence & be as independent as possible.
Fix It
A charitable, non profit making body whose initiatives seek to provide a "safe and secure learning environment for all young people between the ages of 11 to 25 years."
Challange 4 Change
The only indoor training centre of its kind in the North of England. A totally unique indoor activity centre who run powerful training programmes for people aged 8 to 80.
H3
A group whose members have all experienced homeless in their lives. They aim to raise awareness of help and advice services in Stockport, fund raise to provide 'move-on' packs for homeless households and provide temporary accommodation schemes.
N-Gage
A Manchester based Christian Charity that gives young people at risk of educational or social exclusion, opportunities and skills to achieve their full potential.