Since February 2025, Forever Manchester’s Community Building Team has been working in the Scholes area. Funded by Wigan Borough Community First, our aim is to bring local people together to create something special and put smiles on the faces of people in the local community. We are getting to know as many people as possible, finding out what they love about living in Scholes and what they like to do in their community. We’re discovering what interests and passions people have and working closely with them to turn their great ideas into a reality to help build a stronger, more connected community. The most important thing in building a stronger community is to involve the people that live there.
A key part of our approach is to identify, connect and showcase the great groups, organisations and physical spaces that already exist in Scholes. Connections form the heart of strong communities. By getting to know more people, groups and places in Scholes, we will help bring people together with similar interests and encourage them to share their skills and help each other. The more connections that are made, the more possibilities become available. We will also encourage people to come together to create new community activities. Where funding is needed to help get these ideas off the ground, Forever Manchester will provide a hand up to support them.
Vikki Snowden, Forever Manchester’s Community Builder (pictured above) has been busy out and about in Scholes, starting conversations with people she bumps into at community groups, in the café’s, shops and on the streets. So, if you see Vikki say hi and tell her all about yourself and where you live. If you know any hidden gems in Scholes, or have a great idea for a community project in the area, get in touch. We can’t wait to find out more! Connect with Vikki via email: vikki@forevermanchester.com Or on her socials: Facebook
