Category: Neighbourhood

 
 
Neighbourhood | 21/04/2026
Community Volunteers Build Skills

Volunteers took part in an informative day of training in Miles Platting to support our community grocers.  Neighbourhood Engagement Officers Asmina Choudhury and John McGlynn hosted a community grocer induction training programme at Baker House, welcoming a total of 13 new and…

 
General, In Your Area, Jigsaw Foundation, Jigsaw Rewards, Neighbourhood | 16/04/2026
Jigsaw Foundation £450,000 Fund to Support Community Projects now open for 2026

Our £450,000 community fund is now available for neighbourhood and community based projects for 2026! The fund supports local projects run by charities, resident and community groups, voluntary organisations, social…

 
Neighbourhood | 14/04/2026
An Egg-cellent Easter Half-term

Residents across our communities enjoyed some fun-filled Easter activities over the school half term, thanks to our Neighbourhood Engagement Team. In Ashton-under-Lyne, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer Minaz Aslam supported the Lindley…

 
Neighbourhood | 07/04/2026
Support for Residents in Tameside

Our Neighbourhood Engagement and Jigsaw Support Employability teams attended a jobs fair in Tameside, supporting residents to take their next steps into work. The event, held at Dukinfield Town Hall…

 
Neighbourhood | 31/03/2026
Eid Mubarak

Residents in Ashton-under-Lyne came together last week to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with a community party, enjoying delicious food and fun-filled games.  The celebration marks the end of Ramadan, during which Muslims…

 
General, Neighbourhood | 16/03/2026
Supporting Residents into Work with 20% Movement

Our Jigsaw Employment Team held the first event to mark the start of the Greater Manchester Housing Providers (GMHP) 20% Movement project last week. The initiative aims to increase opportunities…

 
Neighbourhood | 09/03/2026
Celebrating Women in North Manchester 

Two community groups in Cheetham Hill took part in a range of educational and creative activities to celebrate International Women’s Day, thanks to the efforts of our Neighbourhood Engagement Team.   …

 
Neighbourhood | 03/03/2026
Half-term Help in Chorley 

Residents in Chorley enjoyed some family half-term fun, thanks to the efforts of our Neighbourhood Engagement Team.   Held at the Welcome Hub in Coppull Methodist Church, a total of 15…

 
Neighbourhood | 17/02/2026
Taking Confident Steps to Work

Four young people from Chorley have successfully completed a ‘Confident Steps to Work’ course helping them on the path to employment.  Our Neighbourhood Engagement Officer, Tracy Townson, teamed up with…

 
Neighbourhood | 17/02/2026
Pupils Kitted Out with New Uniform

Children in Year 5 at Holy Trinity Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne have been gifted brand new school logo jumpers to help families struggling financially.  Neighbourhood Engagement Officer Minaz Aslam organised the project…