Last night, we gathered at Start Point Coffee Shop in Woodley Precinct to celebrate something truly special; the incredible collective effort behind helping people across Stockport to live well online….
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Our new partnership with CDL to break down digital barriers for work
It is Get Online Week, and it feels great to share that we will be working with CDL over the next 12 months to supercharge our efforts to help people…
Volunteering During Get Online Week – the numbers
Every October, Get Online Week reminds us how important it is for everyone to have the skills and confidence to use the internet. In Stockport, our amazing Digital Champions have…
Breaking the Digital Barrier: Tackling Poverty Through Skills, Access and Fair Partnerships
Every year, the International Day to End Poverty reminds us that ending poverty isn’t just about financial support, it’s about removing the barriers that keep people from opportunity. In 2025,…
A Day at Bramhall Library: Biscuits, Bright Smiles, and Digital Breakthroughs
Our volunteering lead, Clara shares an “afternoon in the life” during #Digitober… complete with biscuits! Today felt like one of those quietly heart-warming days that remind me why I love…
Small steps starting where the problems show up – that’s our Starting Point
On a Thursday we head over to Gorton Hub with the One Manchester team to support people there. This week Chloe helped a lady who has 3 young children. She…
Live well online – Bringing Digital Support into the Heart of the Community
At York Street Community Centre, we at Starting Point are proud to be running digital support sessions right where people need them most, in the heart of our communities. Supported…
How Digital Confidence Can Improve Health and Ease Pressure on GP Services
Over the last few weeks, we have been at Heaton Norris medical practice , running community digital support sessions. Each week we see first-hand the life-changing impact that digital skills…
Making a Difference Through Volunteering: Rob’s Story
At Starting Point, we believe volunteering is more than just giving time; it’s about creating opportunities for people to reconnect, build confidence, and find purpose. Every volunteer brings their own…
“I want to say thank you because I’ve got a job interview!”
When David* first came to Starting Point at Cornerstone, he was feeling overwhelmed. Like so many jobseekers we see, he was faced with a maze of online platforms, some applications…