Join Trafford Community Collective for our next Members Meeting — a space for VCFSE organisations to connect, share learning, and shape what’s happening across Trafford.

📅 Thursday 16 July 2026
🕤 10:00am – 1:00pm (arrive from 9:30 am)
📍 St Matthew’s Church, Stretford, M32 9AX

This event is open to members and non-members alike – anyone interested in strengthening Trafford’s VCFSE sector through partnership and collective action is welcome.

These meetings provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Trafford’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, share learning, hear about current initiatives, and strengthen relationships across our network.

This meeting features updates on key developments across the sector, alongside presentations from organisations delivering projects through the Older People’s Grant Programme.

Agenda

🕤 9:30 am – Registration

👋 10:00 am – Welcome and Introductions
Bernadette Ashcroft

🎤 10:05 am – Who’s in the Room?
A chance for attendees to introduce themselves, their organisation, and the work they do.

🌟 10:45 am – Projects in Practice: Older People’s Grant Programme
Jo Capstick (Common Cloth) and George Devlin (The Toy House)

☕ 11:15 am – Networking Break
We’ve extended the networking session following feedback from members, giving everyone more time to connect, share ideas, and build relationships across the sector.

🧠 11:45 am – VCFSE Mental Health Collaborative
Odette Yende

📢 12:10 pm – VCFSE Accord Update and Next Steps
Bernadette Ashcroft / Natalie

🙏 12:30 pm – Close and Thanks

We encourage all Trafford Community Collective members and partners to attend. Whether you’re new to the network or a longstanding member, this is a valuable opportunity to meet others, showcase your work, and stay informed about developments across Trafford.

We’d love to see you there — come along, get involved, and be part of strengthening Trafford’s VCFSE sector.