The Andrew Gidney Foundation

The Andrew Gidney Foundation The Andrew Gidney Foundation supports local projects and services for young people.

Charity number: 1197639

The objectives of the CIO are to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people through the provision of support to local wellbeing projects designed to improve their conditions by providing assistance and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities and so enabling them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. We aim to

support local computer, creative and/or wellbeing projects that benefit young people in the community of Saddleworth and close surrounding areas.

No-one has to face difficult times alone; 10th September world Su***de Prevention Day...
30/07/2026

No-one has to face difficult times alone;

10th September world Su***de Prevention Day...

A great opportunity to gain further skills....
30/07/2026

A great opportunity to gain further skills....

We're recruiting TOC Youth Ambassadors for 2026! 🌿📸
Want to inspire more young people through photography, creativity, and the outdoors? ⛰️

We're looking for enthusiastic people based in Greater Manchester to join our volunteer team and help inspire young people through photography, digital skills, and outdoor learning. 🏃

🔥 Your first ambassador event:
Join us at the Positive Steps Opportunities Event to represent TOC, meet local young people, and share what makes our outdoor photography and digital skills programmes so special.
📅 Thursday | 27 August
🕑 2:00 – 4:00 pm
📍 Positive Steps Oldham

What you'll receive:
✅ Travel expenses reimbursed
🍕 Refreshments provided at the event
🏅 Official TOC Youth Ambassador Certificate
🎟️ Priority access to our next public TOC activity
📸 Exclusive access to our Photography & Outdoor Community Group

Bonus if you have:
💚 A valid DBS check
💚 Good communication skills
💚 Taken part in one of our activities before
💚 Experience working with or engaging young people

📩 Apply by emailing your CV to: [email protected]

Let's inspire the next generation together! 🌿📸



Fabulous to see.
14/07/2026

Fabulous to see.

02/07/2026

🌿 NATURE CONNECTIONS & FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Looking for something meaningful for your teenager this summer?

Throughout the summer holidays, Teen Lives Matter will be delivering our fully funded Nature Connections and Family Connections programmes from Littleborough Fire Station and surrounding local green spaces thanks to Action Together and the LiveWell Fund.

These sessions are designed to help young people step away from the pressures of everyday life, spend time outdoors, build confidence, make new connections and learn practical wellbeing tools they can take forward into the future.

Young people will have opportunities to:
🌿 Explore local nature and green spaces
🌿 Learn about wellbeing and emotional resilience
🌿 Build confidence and communication skills
🌿 Develop stronger relationships with family members
🌿 Take part in hands-on activities, challenges and team-building experiences
🌿 Learn practical life skills in a relaxed and supportive environment

Our Family Connections programme provides a unique opportunity for parents/carers and young people to spend quality time together, strengthen communication and create positive shared experiences.

Perfect for young people who may be struggling with confidence, anxiety, isolation, school pressures or simply need a chance to reconnect, reset and discover what they're capable of.

✅ Places are fully funded
✅ Limited spaces available
✅ Running throughout the summer holidays
✅ Based from Littleborough Fire Station

📩 Message us to find out more or reserve a place.
[email protected] or 07852 846 063

A huge thank you to Action Together and the Live Well Fund for making these opportunities available to local young people and families across the Pennines 💙

02/07/2026

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER?

Turn the Tide could be the perfect opportunity for you! If you love being creative, want to perform, or just want to try something new and make friends in a welcoming and supportive environment then sign up now!!

For more information and to sign up, head to the link in our bio⬆️

18/06/2026

And Andrew's penguin also enjoyed Linkin Park at Download, the first band Andrew ever went to see in concert. Kev, Andrew's dad who was at the concert said he found this song very emotional and hadn't intended to video it. Triggers often come out of the blue.

18/06/2026

Andrew's penguin has recently been to Download Festival. Andrew never went but penguin managed to find bands that Andrew loved and saw in concert. This one is Pendulum, a band that was a firm favourite of the whole family, having seen them together at The Prodigy Dance Festival.

These guys are doing amazing work!
18/06/2026

These guys are doing amazing work!

Have your say on the New Mental Health Strategy:
24/05/2026

Have your say on the New Mental Health Strategy:

New mental health strategy will transform care in England and drive shift from crisis intervention to preventative care.

Interesting sign....where might we be with Andrew's penguin?
26/04/2026

Interesting sign....where might we be with Andrew's penguin?

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