Starting Point Community Learning Partnership

Starting Point Community Learning Partnership Passionate bunch of folk supporting people to lead better lives through informal learning. Digital inclusion, community activity and youth provision. Non-profit.

Our hub at 87 Hyde Road SK61RJ is open weekday mornings until 12.30pm.

💙 Celebrating Our Digital Champions This Volunteers’ Week As Volunteers’ Week begins, we want to say a huge thank you to...
01/06/2026

💙 Celebrating Our Digital Champions This Volunteers’ Week

As Volunteers’ Week begins, we want to say a huge thank you to every one of our incredible Digital Champions.
Since November 2025, 104 active volunteers have generously shared their time, skills, patience and encouragement to help people across Stockport gain confidence online. Whether it's helping someone access essential services, apply for work, stay connected with loved ones, or simply feel less isolated, our volunteers make a real difference every day.

Together they have contributed:
⭐ 520 hours volunteering directly with Starting Point
⭐ 216 hours supporting partner organisations
⭐ The equivalent of at least £9,899 worth of time and skills donated

Behind every hour is a person who chose to help someone else. A learner who completed an online form, gained a new skill, got connected to the internet, or felt more confident using technology because a volunteer was there to support them.
To all of our Digital Champions – thank you for your kindness, dedication and belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to benefit from the digital world. We couldn't do what we do without you.

👏 Please join us in celebrating and thanking our volunteers this week.

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What’s on this week. Drop in to get involved. DigiDots and Console Club start again next week after the school holidays☀...
31/05/2026

What’s on this week. Drop in to get involved. DigiDots and Console Club start again next week after the school holidays☀️☀️ All sessions are free and everyone is welcome.

📞 07724 217888
📧 [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from a little digital support this week.

🌟 This week at Starting Point! 🌟This week we supported 43 local people to build their confidence and skills online acros...
29/05/2026

🌟 This week at Starting Point! 🌟

This week we supported 43 local people to build their confidence and skills online across 11 community sessions, with the support of our amazing volunteers who contributed 21 hours of their time.

We also helped people stay connected by distributing:
✅ 7 free data SIM cards
✅ 1 tablet device

💙 Total value of equipment and connectivity provided: £1,020
We're also pleased to have welcomed 10 new referrals this week, with people seeking support to get online, access affordable technology, and improve their digital confidence.

Some of the feedback we received this week included:
⭐ "I have learnt so much today I feel I could sit my degree – a big thank you to Michaela and Claire who have both been very helpful and supported."
⭐ "They've been really helpful, I completed my form I needed online."
⭐ "Great as always."

Across all sessions, learners rated their experience an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, partners, funders and community venues who help make this work possible every week. Together we're helping more people access the opportunities, services and connections that come with being online.

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We are hope you are really enjoying the sunny BankHoliday weekend. Just a quick reminder that we are closed tomorrow but...
24/05/2026

We are hope you are really enjoying the sunny Bank
Holiday weekend. Just a quick reminder that we are closed tomorrow but back open on Tuesday. Please share this information about or Stockport support to anyone who would benefit from the support. Thank you 💛

Another busy week at Starting Point 💙💛 This week alone we supported 107 people to build confidence and learn new digital...
22/05/2026

Another busy week at Starting Point 💙💛 This week alone we supported 107 people to build confidence and learn new digital skills across our community sessions. From helping people manage updates on their devices, to exploring new technology like Amazon Alexa, every session is about making technology feel more accessible, useful and less overwhelming.

We also gifted £3,960 worth of equipment and data support this week, helping people stay connected at a time when being online is becoming increasingly essential for everyday life.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, staff, partners and learners who continue to make this work possible. The feedback this week says it all:

⭐ “Really helpful. All my updates are now done”
⭐ “Excellent explain everything perfectly”
⭐ “Pleasant and helpful staff”
⭐ “Good session”

We’re proud to continue supporting people across Stockport to get online, stay connected and build confidence with technology. Find out more about our sessions and support at https://startpoint.org.uk/events/

We have had a brilliant night at Sector 3 - Stockport   tonight celebrating our wonderful digital champions and the cont...
19/05/2026

We have had a brilliant night at Sector 3 - Stockport tonight celebrating our wonderful digital champions and the contribution they make to the volunteering community in Stockport. So proud to be in a room with so many amazing people who make our town great ❤️

We’re proud to share that Starting Point is now an official supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter ...
19/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Starting Point is now an official supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter 🎉

The Charter brings together employers across Greater Manchester who are committed to creating fairer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces. Being a supporter means we are publicly committing to the Charter’s values around secure work, flexible working, employee wellbeing, engagement, diversity, training and development, and fair recruitment practices.

At Starting Point, we believe good employment matters, not just for our team, but for the communities we work alongside every day. We want to create a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to grow.

Over the coming months, we’ll be continuing to strengthen our policies, with our next step being to work towards becoming a full member of the Charter.

We’re excited to be part of a movement helping to make Greater Manchester a better place to work for everyone 💙🧡

Tomorrow we will be celebrating all our Digital Champions at Stockport Rocks. This year we saw 9 nominees, including our...
18/05/2026

Tomorrow we will be celebrating all our Digital Champions at Stockport Rocks. This year we saw 9 nominees, including our one and only Judy! Shortlisted for the 'Good Neighbour' award.

Digital Champions play a vital role in helping people in our community get online and build confidence with technology. We are proud of each and every volunteer. Thank you for everything you do. Stockport is stronger, more connected, and more digitally confident because of you.

Stockport Rocks, organised by 3 - Stockport and is an amazing celebration of over 300 volunteers in Stockport.

We've got our fingers crossed for Judy, shortlisted for the 'Good Neighbour' award. Knowing how Judy has gone above and beyond: supporting friends and neighbours where she lives, helping out at Starting Point's sessions in Woodley every Friday. Thank you for all your help Judy.

Another week of digital inclusion in action at Starting Point 💙 This week alone we supported 112 people to build confide...
15/05/2026

Another week of digital inclusion in action at Starting Point 💙 This week alone we supported 112 people to build confidence with technology, hosted 17 learning sessions, donated 14 SIM cards and delivered 35 volunteer hours into our communities. Together, we also gifted over £2,160 worth of equipment and data to people who need it most.

But behind every number is a real person.

💬 “Pairing my new pacemaker with an app. I’d have had no idea what to do without this help, they just left me with a leaflet.”

💬 “What Claire has set up on my laptop at the job club is great. It just loads all my information up for me now when I click on my name.”

💬 “I had been stuck all week and tried to sort this three times. Thank you so much for helping.”

💬 “I’m glad that this service is there for me and it’s invaluable to me.”

Digital inclusion is about far more than devices and WiFi. It’s about independence, confidence, access to healthcare, finding work, staying connected and making sure nobody is left behind as services become increasingly digital. A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners and community supporters who make this possible every week.

Address

87 Hyde Road
Stockport
SK61RJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441614949947

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