Life Changing - Supported by Stockport Community & Voluntary Services Tracy received numerous nominations for this award, as she has truly turned her life around. Only ten years ago Tracy wasn’t able to read or write, and suffers from severe dyslexia, but took the decision after building up confidence to join the Learning Bus to overcome these problems. She has worked hard to gain a number of qualifications and has even received an award for being the most ‘Inspiring Student’. Tracy suffers from a number of health problems so is unable to work, but this doesn’t stop her throwing herself into everything, including volunteering to help the people of Brinnington in lots of ways. This includes running the Brinnington Samba Band, bringing music and joy to her community.

Stockport CVS was delighted to sponsor this event and encourages other individuals in their community to get involved in My Place In Stockport 2009 .

Do you need support in starting a new group ?

Are you aware of legal requirements for starting a new group ?

Do you need support with publicity & Marketing?

Where do you go for Funding?

How do you involve volunteers? 

• SCVS’ new Essential Survival Kit has been designed with all these situations (and more) in mind. Our Survival Kit is the ideal reference point for all those questions you have about improving the performance of your organisation.Stockport CVS is working together to provide a quality service to the people of Stockport by , supporting, promoting and developing voluntary action .

SCVS is now a registered umbrella body with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and is able to carry out disclosures for affiliated voluntary and community organisations.

Checks are free for volunteers, £36 for an enhanced check for staff and £31 for a standard check for staff. SCVS will pass on any costs incurred, but will not charge an administration fee

All Impact Groups are now being facilitated by SCVS. We have

 recently started to work within the Inner Impact Areas at the

request of Stockport Primary Care Trust (PCT). This means that

 SCVS now covers all areas of Stockport, both Inner and Outer.