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CWTC offers practical work placements for students from Oldham College and Oldham Sixth Form College, including Health and Social Care and T Level learners. Students can complete placement hours, including 100 hour placements where applicable, while supporting community activities, administration, wellbeing sessions and events. Placements develop communication, teamwork, confidence and experience of working with people from different backgrounds.

Young people aged 11-18 are being provided with weekly 1-2-1 sessions with an experienced youth worker. These sessions are designed to empower young people to become emotionally resilient and capable of achieving their full potential.

Alongside mentoring, Groundwork creates a safe, inclusive space where young people can make friends, build confidence and shape activities that matter to them. Through social action and environmental projects, young people develop skills, improve wellbeing and have their voices heard on local issues.

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation is a youth charity supporting young people aged 10–25 to build confidence, develop skills and access positive opportunities for their future.
Through youth work, sport, creative activities, mentoring, accredited training and employability programmes, we help young people explore their interests, develop their potential and take positive steps towards education, employment and personal development.
Our programmes are delivered across Greater Manchester, with opportunities varying depending on location and available funding.

1. Primary School Coaching of Cricket 36 hours in curriculum time and 24 fully funded National Programme places for young people at Gorse Hill Primary
2. 14-19 years old Street (Indoor) cricket session at Stretford Village. GHA funding additional festival and competitions during summer 2026.

Rochdale’s Cultural Education Partnership is a network of organisations creating and sharing opportunities for children and young people to explore their creativity and experience arts and culture.

If you’re looking for something creative to do in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale or Pennines visit the REACH website where you can use the filters to find out what’s on locally.

Freedom Personal Safety creates and delivers bespoke training designed to empower individuals and communities to be and feel safe. We specialise in creating tailor-made courses and workshops that fit the precise needs of different community groups, on topics including self defence, healthy relationships, responding to harassment and coping with anxiety. Our holistic approach builds practical skills, emotional confidence, and risk awareness in a safe, informal environment, ensuring every session is relevant, accessible, and empowering.

Get ready to discover your strengths, build confidence and explore where your future could take you! Young Leaders is a fun, six-week programme packed with interactive challenges, team activities and inspiring sessions with real employers. You’ll build confidence and resilience, explore careers, college and apprenticeships, and develop practical skills including CV writing and interview preparation. It’s all about trying new things, meeting new people, believing in yourself and discovering the opportunities that could shape your future.

New Bury Boxing CIC is a community focused boxing club providing affordable, inclusive opportunities for children, young people and adults. Based at New Bury Community Centre, we use boxing to improve fitness, confidence, discipline and wellbeing while creating a safe space for our community. Alongside regular boxing sessions, we deliver youth activities, family programmes and community projects, helping people build skills, friendships and positive connections.