Support Services

Starting Point Community Learning partnership is a social enterprise grown from family and community. Based in Start Point Community coffee shop in Woodley, our basic digital training courses, community activities and wellbeing events have come from what people told us they need. We now offer these across Stockport, running sessions where people need us to be. Digital…

Smart Works is a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives. Smart Works Greater Manchester are part of a national charity and have delivered over 5,000 appointments since opening their Stockport centre in 2015. Supporting more than…

Step Together Volunteering works with Ex-Offenders through 1-1 support and mentoring, to help individuals get back on track through volunteering. Our Criminal Justice Programme covers Greater Manchester. We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of the offence committed. The programme works in close partnership with the National Probation Service, community safety partnerships,…

Citizens Advice SORT (Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale & Trafford) aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.   We are a voice for our clients and consumers on the issues that matter to them.  We value diversity, champion equality and challenge discrimination. …

We can help you learn how to do things online, even if you do not have access to the internet at home. If you do not have access to the internet at home, you may be able to borrow a device and data from the Digiknow Device Library in Stockport for free. You can also…

Coaching to develop skills, wellbeing and improved chances of success Business in the Community aims to support active jobseekers by providing you with a volunteer business coach in the local area or your chosen sector. Once you’ve been partnered with your mentor, they’ll be on hand to support you with six sessions (virtually via phone…

The Royal British Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community. We’re here through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.  We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity,…

We help people to overcome barriers which may prevent them from gaining work or pursuing their ambitions. Working Well: Support to Succeed will help to boost confidence and support people in achieving their goals. This includes providing one-to-one coaching in a range of areas – from wellbeing and confidence to managing your finances. We also…

If you’re a disabled person or have a long-term health or mental health condition which makes it difficult for you to find and keep work, Working Well: IPSPC can provide you with tailored support and guidance to help you gain long lasting employment. Your personal Employment Specialist will work with you to identify and remove…

Working Well: Pioneer is a personalised support offer to support you into sustainable work through employment support, upskilling and training with continued support once you’re in work. Working Well: Pioneer offers support for up to 15 months plus optional in-work support of up to 6 months. What support is available from Working Well: Pioneer? You’ll…

Providing support for unemployed people with health conditions or disabilities, Working Well: Work and Health Programme is designed to help those individuals who have been out of work for a long time as well as those who might need some specialist support. Your dedicated Key Worker will help you move into work at your pace,…

Stockport Volunteer Hub helps community groups and voluntary organisations throughout Stockport to find volunteers. The aim of the hub is to develop a space where local organisations and people who would like to volunteer can find out more about what is available in their community. It helps people who would like to volunteer to find…

Kooth and Qwell are online, mental health and wellbeing services. Kooth for ages 10-25, Qwell for 26+. What you’ll find on Kooth & Qwell includes: How Kooth and Qwell in Stockport can help you Some things we’d like you to remember about Kooth and Qwell include: How to reach us Live chat times are: Monday…

The National Careers Service offers you free, impartial advice and guidance to help make career decisions, achieve your goals and to develop the skills you need to find a job. To make decisions about your future it’s important to know what’s out there and what’s right for you.  Whatever stage you are at in your career, we can…

We are an adult literacy charity and became affiliated to Read Easy UK in November 2020 in order to encourage adults in the Stockport area to improve their reading skills.  Reading is a basic requirement of everyday life, and for many of us it is a skill we take for granted.  However, we estimate that…

We support people, with disabilities or health-related issues, to live a fulfilling life with a sense of purpose and belonging. From social activities and wellbeing support to paid employment and supported internships, we offer various services to support people from across Greater Manchester to positively contribute to their local communities. Pure Support We offer personalised…