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Employment and health services, supporting our local community to Live Well.  These services are funded by the NHS and Local Authority.

Engagement through community hubs, markets, cultural gatherings aimed at African and Afro-Caribbean diaspora in Greater Manchester.

Offering mentoring, training, and resources to individuals and teams who want to set up or grow social enterprises and community businesses across Wigan Borough.

Serving an array of cafe classics, with comforting soups and pastries and occasional life music.

Various events tied to cycling, repair, rides, etc.

Meals, grocery parcels and support delivered to individuals and families facing food insecurity; funded through Open Kitchen’s profits and partnerships, offered on subsidised or free basis for eligible groups.

Working with local residents and groups to build neighbourhood plans, foster local leadership and help communities shape their own neighbourhoods.

Programmes designed to reduce anti-social behaviour, improve health and create positive peer-leadership in local neighbourhoods.

Collaboration with local hubs (e.g., libraries, support centres) to deliver digital inclusion where people live.

Motivational circuit sessions within the community.

Sessions open to creative individuals, community members and those from marginalised backgrounds offering skills in garment making, up-cycling, textiles and fashion design in a safe and inclusive environment.  Costs subject to programme and cohort size.

Initiatives such as Media Cubs (children as reporters and presenters) and My Generation (older people sharing stories through media), designed to give under-represented groups a platform.