Action Together

Action Together For stronger communities. We also promote and advocate for the work of organisations locally, and across Greater Manchester and the wider area.
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Action Together is the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside. We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector. Membership of Action Together is free and open to

any voluntary organisation, charity or social enterprise in Oldham, Rochdale, or Tameside. Action Together supports people to volunteer in their area, and assists local organisations in developing volunteer programmes, policies, and roles. We provide support for voluntary, community and charity organisations to establish and develop, including specialist information, advice, and training for staff, volunteers and trustees. Action Together works in partnership with other charities, infrastructure organisations and public bodies and collaborates on key thematic work. We deliver locally-focused projects including social prescribing, Healthwatch Oldham and Healthwatch Tameside, Big Local Oldham, and Miles of Smiles. Action Together invests in the sector, and members can apply for funding from our grants programmes. We also provide support for groups seeking and applying for investment, and direct members to appropriate sources of funding. Action Together is a registered charity (No.1165512).

🚀 Is your social enterprise ready to adapt, grow and thrive? Are you ready to rethink your income and unlock new opportu...
03/09/2026

🚀 Is your social enterprise ready to adapt, grow and thrive? Are you ready to rethink your income and unlock new opportunities for growth?

🔄 Social enterprises are navigating a changing trading environment - our new Rethinking Income Streams short course this Autumn is designed to help leaders across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside review their business model, explore new income opportunities and develop practical plans for long-term sustainability and growth

💡 Delivered in partnership with Social Enterprise Academy and Action Together the programme will be a mix of self-directed learning and interactive live online sessions

⏳ Places are limited, submit an application form before Sunday 4 October 2026!

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/social-enterprise-academy-rethinking-income-streams

📣 Putting community voice at the heart of change in Rochdale through our Community Voices Network❓ How can we make sure ...
02/09/2026

📣 Putting community voice at the heart of change in Rochdale through our Community Voices Network

❓ How can we make sure the voices and lived experiences of local communities are heard - and help shape the decisions that affect them?

💬 In May, we brought together grassroots Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations from across Rochdale for the first Community Voices Network meeting

➡ Read our latest blog to find out more, what we learned and what happens next: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/community-voices-network-strengthening-community-voice-across-rochdale

✅ Your voice matters. Together, we can turn community insight into meaningful change, why not join us for our next Community Voices Network?

🗓 Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11am to 1pm
📍 Deeplish Community Centre, OL11 1JT
🔗 Register here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4559

📣 Do you want to become a more effective Trustee?✅ Whether you're considering becoming a trustee or you're already on a ...
31/08/2026

📣 Do you want to become a more effective Trustee?

✅ Whether you're considering becoming a trustee or you're already on a board and want to refresh your knowledge, this session will help you feel more confident in your role and responsibilities, strengthen your skills, and make a real difference to your organisation

Join our How to be an Effective Trustee training session and explore:
🔹 Your roles and responsibilities as a Trustee
🔹 Understanding the Charity Commission
🔹 How to get the most out of Trustee meetings
🔹 Dealing confidently with challenges
🔹 Identifying and managing risks

💡 Build your knowledge, strengthen your confidence, and become a more effective trustee

📅 Tuesday 15 September 2026, 10am to 12:30pm
📍 Onlime via Zoom

🎟️ Reserve your place now: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4612

📣 Find your voice and build your confidence🙋 Are you a Community Leader in Oldham, regularly asked to speak about your o...
28/08/2026

📣 Find your voice and build your confidence

🙋 Are you a Community Leader in Oldham, regularly asked to speak about your organisation at events? Would you like to feel more confident, engaging and powerful when you speak?

👉 Join our Public Speaking Masterclass for Community Leaders and learn practical tools and techniques to help you become a more confident and effective public speaker

👥 Who is it for? Community Leaders in Oldham who have a role of responsibility within a voluntary, community, faith or social enterprise organisation – whether paid or voluntary

✨ What’s included?
📣 Practical public speaking tools and techniques
📖 A free copy of the trainer’s public speaking book
📓 Notebook and pen
☕ Tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit

🎟️ FREE to attend thanks to funding from the Live Well Implementation Fund, and is available to organisations in Oldham

📅 Thursday 10 September 2026, 9am to 1:15pm
📍 Positive Steps, 80 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ

🔗 Ready to speak with more confidence and make your voice heard? Reserve your place today: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4620

📣 Another great opportunity to join our fantastic Oldham Community Development Team!🫶 Could you help Oldham become healt...
27/08/2026

📣 Another great opportunity to join our fantastic Oldham Community Development Team!

🫶 Could you help Oldham become healthier, more active and more connected? Are you passionate about physical activity, community connection and improving health and wellbeing?

🔎 We’re looking for a Community Development Worker to help make a real difference across the communities in Oldham

You’ll work alongside residents, VCFSE organisations and partners to:
💚 Support community-led ideas and initiatives
🤝 Build trusted relationships and strengthen local communities
🏃 Champion the benefits of physical activity and social connection
🌱 Develop sustainable, locally-led solutions that help people thrive
⚖️ Help tackle health inequalities, and create opportunities for everyone to be more active

✅ You'll need to be someone who understands community development and the VCFSE sector, is confident working with diverse communities, and can turn ideas into action

📅 Closing date: 17 September 2026, 5pm

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/community-development-worker-move-more

📣 We’re recruiting for the role of Live Well Volunteering Hub Officer, and are looking forward to hearing from new appli...
27/08/2026

📣 We’re recruiting for the role of Live Well Volunteering Hub Officer, and are looking forward to hearing from new applicants

🙋🏽 Could you help shape an exciting new initiative across Oldham?

ℹ Funded through Oldham’s Live Well Implementation Fund, this brand-new role will establish Volunteer Hubs within Live Well Centres and Spaces, making it easier for residents to discover volunteering opportunities and connect with local community activity

We're looking for...
✅ a people-focused and organised individual who enjoys building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and communities
✅ a collaborative team player who is passionate about making a positive difference
✅ an enthusiastic advocate for volunteering

❗ Please note that applications submitted during the previous recruitment round will not be carried forward, so previous applicants should not reapply

📝 To find out more about this role, visit: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/live-well-volunteering-hub-officer

🗓 Applications close: 21 September 2026, 9am

🗓 Save the Date! Our Tameside Voluntary Sector Summit is almost here!➡ If you’re a VCFSE group supporting Tameside, don...
26/08/2026

🗓 Save the Date! Our Tameside Voluntary Sector Summit is almost here!

➡ If you’re a VCFSE group supporting Tameside, don’t miss out on this chance to shape the future of our communities!

🗓 Tuesday 29 September, 10am to 1:30pm
📍 Stalybridge Civic Hall, Trinity Street, Stalybridge SK15 2BN

✅ Reserve your place. Registration opens TODAY!: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4638

📣 We're delighted to be bringing back our Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum this Autumn!✅ It's the perfect space for soci...
26/08/2026

📣 We're delighted to be bringing back our Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum this Autumn!

✅ It's the perfect space for social enterprises and entrepreneurs in Rochdale to come together and share experiences, successes, and challenges of running a business which trades for a social and/or environmental purpose

➡ Our first event will take place next month, with dates already planned for December and March 2027 too...if that's you, sign up now and don't miss out!

🗓 Wednesday 30 September, 10am to 12pm
📍 Fire Up Co-Working Space, Maclure Road, Rochdale Ol11 1DN
🔗 https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4628

ℹ Want to know more about our Social Enterprise Forum and the wider support Action Together can offer Social Enterprises? Check out our website here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/support-social-economy-organisations-rochdale

📣 We have rescheduled the date of our upcoming online Volunteer Coordinator Forum for Volunteer Managers across Oldham,...
26/08/2026

📣 We have rescheduled the date of our upcoming online Volunteer Coordinator Forum for Volunteer Managers across Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside

🗓. The new date is now: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 11am to 12:30pm

🔗 Register here: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=4602

Why not join us to...
🤝 Network with fellow Volunteer Coordinators and volunteer leaders
💡 Share ideas, successes and practical solutions
💬 Discuss current challenges in a supportive environment
🙌 Get advice and updates on recruiting, retaining and supporting volunteers

🫶 Supporting volunteers starts with supporting each other

❌ Our Volunteer Hub at Royton Library on Friday 28 August 2026, 10am - 1pm has been CANCELLED due to the library being c...
25/08/2026

❌ Our Volunteer Hub at Royton Library on Friday 28 August 2026, 10am - 1pm has been CANCELLED due to the library being closed for a month

📣 But make sure to come visit us at Oldham Central Library on Tuesday 1 September 2026, 10am - 1pm

👋🏽 Our Hubs are the perfect place for VSFCE groups/ charities to find help in promoting their volunteer opportunities

💬 If you're interested in volunteering, we can also support you in finding local opportunities that suit you. Pop in for a chat and come say hello!

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

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80 Union Street
Oldham
OL11DJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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+441613392345

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