Community groups across Stockport will receive a share of a £909,526 funding boost from a Stockport Council grant.

It means that 38 community groups and events - including youth projects, carers' support and employment programmes - will be able to 'spring into life'.

The money is part of Stockport Council's Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant.

Local groups were able to apply from early in the year, and submitted an application with cost breakdowns and a timeline.

They were asked to prove that their schemes would be good value for money and would be deliverable by February 2027.

Stockport Council decided on the recipients based on these applications.

Some of the projects which will soon take shape are:

• Family Tech 2026–27 - delivering hands-on digital workshops and events in libraries and community venues across areas including Brinnington and Offerton, helping young people and families build skills and confidence in coding, robotics and creative technology.
• Digital Ready: Care Leavers Hub - supporting care-experienced young people aged 18–25 to build digital skills, confidence and pathways into employment and independent living.
• Lancashire Hill creative community space - transforming an underused area into a greener, more welcoming space with new planting, community artwork and activities designed with local residents.
• Stockport Spectacular Sunday Christmas event - bringing free live performances, music and family-friendly activities into Stockport town centre, helping boost footfall and create a vibrant experience for residents and visitors. The event attracted over 50,000 visitors last year.

Councillor Micheala Meikle, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Skills, said: "This is brilliant news for Stockport and for the communities that make our borough what it is.

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"More than £900,000 is going straight into local projects that will make a real difference, helping young people build confidence, supporting residents into new opportunities, improving community spaces and bringing people together in every part of the borough.

"What makes this so exciting is the sheer range of ideas being backed. These are projects designed by people who know their communities best, and they show the creativity, care and energy we see right across Stockport.

"We're proud to back them, and I can't wait to see the impact they have for residents over the months ahead."

Helen Middleton, Director at Marple Youth Project CIC, said: "We are delighted to receive this funding, which will enable us to transform an underused space in Lancashire Hill into a vibrant, green and creative community hub.

"By bringing residents of all ages together to create artwork, grow food and shape their environment, the project will leave a lasting legacy of pride, wellbeing and community connection."

Victoria Cronquist, Head of Smart Works Greater Manchester, said: "This funding allows us to reach young women in Stockport who face some of the greatest barriers to employment, confidence and wellbeing. By creating an inclusive jobs and opportunities fair followed by tailored workshops, we're opening up accessible pathways into work and community life.

"It's an investment that will help young women feel more connected, more confident and more able to shape their futures."

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