The Community Fund is available to help improve and sustain the neighbourhoods where Stockport Homes manage properties. It will support projects that genuinely make a difference to the lives of our customers and the wider community.
In response to valuable feedback from the Community Fund Customer Panel, the SKylight Community Fund has revised its funding structure. These changes are designed to maximise long-term impact and better support the diverse needs of local groups and initiatives.
Please view our two types of funding available:
Reddish Men in Sheds
Reddish Men in Sheds is a local community group committed to giving unwanted bikes a new lease on life. They collect unwanted bikes, service and repair them, and then sell them at low prices through local charity shops or donate them to schools.
Culture Bridge MCR – Create and Connect
In 2023, the SKylight Community Fund awarded the group £2,000 to deliver 10 multicultural ‘Create and Connect’ workshops, for and by financially vulnerable and isolated refugees and migrant residents in Stockport.
BOOST Wellbeing
BOOST provides safe social spaces for people to get active, connect with others, build skills, and improve mental well-being.
SEA Case Study
SEA (Social, Events, Activities) put together a project called Seniors Connections. The project takes place all over the country. The project is for the older people of Stockport, they help to fight against loneliness and isolation.
Seeding the Change Case Study
The Skylight Community Fund awarded £2,000 to Seeding the Change, which was used to purchase a polytunnel, a wood chip tree station, wood for staging and raised beds, and pond materials.
Bracondale Practice Health Champions
In 2023, the SKylight Community Fund awarded £1,975 to Bracondale Practice Health Champions to continue their work combining healthcare and the arts, supporting funds for room hire, public liability insurance and publicity.
