Action Together

24/06/2026

This is the perfect opportunity to share the story behind the wonderful volunteer-run, community project giving uniforms a second life in Heywood!

The vision for the Hub began in January this year, when Claire Yardley contacted Action Together with her ideas to create a local space where good-quality school uniforms could be donated, reused and redistributed free of charge

After months of hard work, and support from our Community Development Worker, Vicky, the project launched last weekend with resounding success...check out their story on our blog: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/turning-donated-uniforms-community-support-heywood

24/06/2026

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert across the North West.

Key Actions at Amber Alert Level for voluntary and community organistaions:

🔶 Check in on people who may be more affected by heat – especially those living alone or without access to cool spaces.
🔶 Continue Yellow Alert actions – (see comment below) encourage hydration, ventilation, and regular contact.
🔶 Adapt your services if needed – consider rescheduling home visits and activities to avoid the hottest part of the day.
🔶 Brief your staff and volunteers – make sure they know the signs of heat exhaustion and what to do.
🔶 Link in with local partners – stay connected with your local authority, health services, or Local Resilience Forum.
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Full details and Action Cards / Guidance:
• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/heat-health-alert-action-card-for-the-voluntary-and-community-sector #:~:text=This%20Heat%2DHealth%20Alert%20
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

Learn how to stay safe and look out for others in Greater Manchester during the Heatwave health warning.

23/06/2026

☀️ The sun is shining and summer is here, get outdoors and involved in your community

👋🏽 Are you a VCFSE group/charity looking for volunteers or wanting to promote your roles? We’d love to help - pop in and say hello!

Join us at our upcoming Volunteer Hubs:
📍 Royton Library | Friday 26 June 2026, 11am - 1pm
📍 Oldham Central Library | Tuesday 7 July 2026, 10am - 1pm

💬 No need to book! Just come along for a friendly chat about volunteering and how we can support you in finding local opportunities that suit you

👉 For more information about our Volunteer Hubs, visit www.actiontogether.org.uk/oldham-volunteering

23/06/2026

🚨 Temperatures across our boroughs continue to rise, but are you beating the heat?

UK Health Security Agency have shared some simple steps to protect yourself and those around you and help you stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of each other

Here’s some simple tips:
✅ Plan ahead
✔️ Check the weather forecast and the news
✔️ Plan ahead to avoid the heat
✔️ Plan travel and activities for cooler times of the day

✅ Keep yourself cool
✔️ Drink plenty of fluids, and avoid excess alcohol
✔️ Wear sunglasses, sunscreen and sun hats
✔️ Cool your skin with water and slow down

✅ Find somewhere cool
✔️ Close blinds and curtains during the day
✔️ Open windows at night when it’s cooler
✔️ Avoid closed spaces like stationary cars

🚨 Be Safe
✔️ Know the warning signs:
✔️ Heat exhaustion: tiredness, dizziness, sweating, headache, nausea, feeling very thirsty, high temperature
✔️ Heatstroke: a very high temperature, confusion, fast breathing, hot skin, seizure (fit)
✔️ Stay safe around water

23/06/2026

🙌 Asma is brilliant...we know that! But it's lovely to hear this great feedback, knowing the support and advice she is able to offer VCFSE groups across Rochdale is making a difference

❔ Do you have a great idea for a community group or project? Are you already established but are looking for more help?

👉 Our Community Development Teams in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside can help connect you with what’s happening in your area

Speak to us about:
- Local volunteering
- Funding for your ideas
- Making connections in the community
- Support for your community group

➡️ Get in touch on 0161 339 2345 or email [email protected]

💙 Today I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Asma.

Through Action Together, I’ve had a really positive and supportive experience, but meeting Asma was something special.

Not only does she do incredible work within the community, she is also the Founder and Director of Soul Sisters: Empowering People , supporting and empowering women through some of life’s most difficult challenges.

What a truly inspirational woman she is. Hearing her story, her passion, and her dedication to helping others reminded me that some of the strongest people are those who have turned their own pain into purpose.

Knowing that she believes in what we’re trying to create at She Remains Brave and that she is willing to support our journey means more than I can put into words.

It’s sad that so many of us meet because of trauma, injustice, or difficult circumstances. Yet there’s something incredibly powerful about finding people who understand, who care, and who want to make a difference.

Thank you, Asma, for your time, your kindness, and your encouragement today. I feel honoured to have met you and I’m looking forward to working together in the future. 💙🦋

22/06/2026

✨ Small Charity Week takes place from 22–29 June 2026, and we’re proud to celebrate the essential role small charities play in strengthening our sector

🙌 Across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, small and micro community organisations are doing incredible work every day, making a real difference in the lives of local people

👉 Check out our website for a range of resources designed to support VCFSE organisations, including funding opportunities, capacity building, networking, training, and volunteering. Plus, discover exclusive materials available to our members - www.actiontogether.org.uk/support-small-charities

💥Small charities. Big impact.

19/06/2026

🌟 Could a grant transform the life of a child in your community?

➡ Join our upcoming Meet the Funder session to learn how a Buttle UK grant can provide practical support to children and young people facing financial hardship

Buttle UK is a national grant-making charity, providing tailored support that goes directly to the child or young person based on their individual needs

✔ A Buttle UK grant can help fund essential items and opportunities that many children take for granted, including:
🛏️ A bed
💻 A laptop
🎒 School uniform
⚽ Recreational and extracurricular activities

During this session, you'll learn:
✅ How the application process works
✅ The types of crises and challenges Buttle can help address
✅ What makes a strong application
✅ How grants can make a meaningful difference to children and families

🔗 Come along to find out how a Buttle UK grant could help a child in your area...reserve your space: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4585

📅 Tuesday 7 July, 10am to 11am
📍 Online via Zoom

18/06/2026

⏳ Just one week to go until the next 'Tameside Talks Business' event, but there's still time to grab your spot!

✅ This month's session is 'AI for Organisations' and we welcome guest speaker Rufus Curnow - a freelance AI consultant and speaker who works alongside organisations to help them get started with AI, and adopt it in a way that is practical and responsible
See https://rufuscurnow.com/ to find out more!

🔎 If you're looking for an AI solution for your social enterprise, are confused by all the information out there, or just want to know more about the potential of AI - this is the event for you

➡ Join our friendly networking event to connect with like-minded businesses/people starting to set up a business, with refreshments and business support services available

🔗 Book your place: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4575

🗓 Thursday 25 June 2026, 4pm to 7pm

📍 Ashton Library and Information Service, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BH

17/06/2026

🌟 Is your organisation making a difference in your local community?

Join our growing membership network and access the support, resources and connections you need to thrive...all completely FREE!

As a member, you'll benefit from:
💙 Expert advice and organisational support
🙌 Volunteer recruitment and management guidance
💰 Funding opportunities, training and sector updates
🤝 Networking and collaboration with local organisations
📢 Opportunities to influence local decisions
📈 Tools to promote your work and demonstrate your impact

✔ Whether you're a new community group, or an established organisation in either Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside, we're here to help you grow, connect and create lasting change

👉 Join today: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/become-member

16/06/2026

👀 Looking for a local community space to hire for your event?

🔗 Our newly launched ‘Community Spaces Directory’ gives Action Together members exclusive access to advertise their room/venue for hire on our online directory: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/available-rooms

✨ There are already lots of spaces advertised across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside making it easier than ever for you to find and book a community space in your community!

➡ Head to our website > For Organisations > Hire a Community Space: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/available-rooms where you’ll be able filter by location and capacity or you can also search all the venues on a map view

✔ Select your chosen venue, and the details for capacity, prices and contact details will display and you can get in touch with them directly to make your booking

ℹ Please note: All venue bookings are entered and self-managed by our member organisations. Action Together are not responsible for the information listed, nor can we make bookings on your behalf

🔗 Find out more: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/introducing-community-spaces-directory