We are the charity infrastructure support service for voluntary, community and faith-based groups, social enterprises and charitable organisations in Stockport.  

Established in 2019, Sector 3 is a registered charity and independent organisation, providing advice, resources and a voice to the Voluntary, Community, Faith-based and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector in Stockport.

We work to protect a prosperous environment for the VCFSE sector to excel in, so that it can continue to do what it does best, support our communities to thrive.

Our Services

    • Support with finding appropriate funding

    • Bid-writing advice & feedback

    • Access to funder through monthly 'Meet the Funder' events

    • Support with diversifying your income

    Book a chat with Kaylie to get tailored support here

  • We run Stockport Volunteer Hub and can connect your organisation to local people who want to give back.

    To upload a volunteer role click here

    For support on Volunteer Management, arrange a chat with Claire - claire.finch@sector3sk.org

  • We organise regular training to help you build the skills to run a successful and sustainable organisation.

    Click here to visit the events calendar.

  • Our resource library is kep up to date with the latest need to know information relevant to the charity sector in Stockport.

    In here you'll also find helpful templates and guidance.

    Click here to visit the resource section.

  • As Stockport's charity infrastructure organisation we are here to be the voice of the charity sector and protect a healthy environment for it to thrive in.

Latest news

 

Support with funding for your organisation

Support with funding

Your Senior Funding Development Lead, Kaylie, is available to support you with finding and applying for suitable funding as well as ways to diversify your income.

Join the Proper Good Business Club

A space for businesses to meet charitable organisations and make mutually beneficialy connections.

Supporting a thriving sector

Stockport’s VCFSE Sector Strategy

A commitment to supporting a thriving Voluntary, Community Faith based & Social Enterprise sector in Stockport through three priority areas:

  • Investment

  • Capacity Building

  • Community Power

Stay up to date

Make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest news happening in Stockport’s VCFSE sector. You can choose which newsletter to receive, whether you’re a community organisation or a business, we can tailor updates to your interests.

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