Supporting Communities Link Project
Supporting Communities Link Project is supported by TNLCF to deliver range of activities which aims to ease the impacts of the rising costs of living and improve the health and wellbeing of residents and communities living in the Oldham.
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Volunteering at CWTC
High quality Volunteering is offered to young people and adults at CWTC with referrals from Action Together, Schools, Oldham College, Oldham Sixth Form College, North Lancs Training Group, Job centre and self-referrals.
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Health and Wellbeing Awareness
Weekly Wellbeing Café provides men and women to engage in learning Spoken English, IT, engage in creative arts, reminiscence, exercise, share experiences and discuss information and advice with health and social care services to improve their health and wellbeing.
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Introduction
With 30 years’ experience, CWTC empowers communities through our “Supporting Communities Link Project”, offering community networking events, cost of living crisis information, work placements, wellbeing café, health awareness activities, a community podcast, arts for wellbeing, free Greggs food collection, media and marketing skills training, online sessions, accredited courses, and a YouTube channel. Through close collaboration with local services, we provide holistic, person-centred support that tackles social inequality, reduces isolation, and embraces the rich diversity of communities across the Oldham Borough.
Representation
CWTC is involved in supporting various strategic organisations and represented on the Boards.
M.Sarwar (CEO)
We bring high levels of trust and engagement with the diverse community and a robust network of partnerships that connect us directly with our service users.
We look forward to sharing some great opportunities with you
Click Video for CWTC Services
Interested in Skills building, Community Events, Community Podcasts, Cost of Living Crisis Information, Wellbeing Cafe and more? Watch this short video on CWTC services offered.
Click Video for CWTC Facilities
Looking to host AGM’s, Workshops, Events, Meetings or to record professional Podcasts and Music. CWTC Facilities are available for here. Click to watch this small video on our services.
Interested in Volunteering?
Join us to build your skills, gain confidence and enhance your future employment opportunities. Volunteering with the Centre of Wellbeing, Training & Culture (CWTC) is a great way to learn, grow, and make a positive difference in the community.
If you are interested, please click email: admin@cw-tc.co.uk
CWTC Community Consultation Survey Aug 25 – Nov 25
What’s on at CWTC?
Feedback from our Funders
The National Lottery Community Fund Feedback:
“1041 beneficiaries supported, double the intended target for the full three years. The beneficiaries have also achieved high percentages of improvement highlighting the individual impact the work is having on the community.
Great to hear how the organisation is developing, with new partnerships and collaborations and sustainability with your growing income diversification.”
Greggs Foundation Feedback:
“Thank you for sending the wonderful and impactful report through, as ever the professional videos included gave great insight into the workshops and sessions delivered.
The feedback you continuously receive is a true reflection of the services and support you deliver to your community, please pass on my thanks and congratulations to the team on another successful year. “
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Feedback
Urooba Iqbal Bibi
(Volunteer)
“I gained extensive knowledge, skills and confidence while volunteering at CWTC. During this time I have developed abilities in admin, customer service, managing volunteers, supporting wellbeing café sessions, organising community events, helping with Greggs food collections, supporting bilingual needs and creating podcasts.
I am pleased to say that I have started my full time employment on 25th September 2025 at ADT Security as a Customer Service Support. I want to thank CWTC Staff and many of the Volunteers towards helping me in getting a job.”
Carl Quarnby
(CWTC Greggs Food Collection)
“Hi my name is Carl, I come down to the place on a Tuesday and Thursday for Free Greggs Food, the staff are really friendly. They are really good at helping you and it gets me out of the house for a nice walk. If it wasn’t for these people I would probably be very hungry.”
Madison Holt
(CWTC Community Networking Event)
“I found it really helpful, lots of partnerships with services we have never met before. It was very insightful and everyne was really kind and welcome. Thank you to CWTC and we look forward to attending more in the future.”
Leigh Engelbrecht
(CWTC Podcast Guest)
“I love the space, It’s beautiful I think it’s lovely and you are an excellent interviewer. I’ve felt very at ease throughout this podcast and I’m glad we can share this information digitally.“
Aga Orlikowska
(Volunteer Officer – Action Together)
“What a great outcome for Fozia! I am so proud of her and so grateful to CWTC for giving people amazing opportunities! Amazing news! Thank you”
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CWTC
Andy Burnham
(Mayor of Greater Manchester)
“I look at the Borough and see one of the best local responses and a fantastic level of community involvement. Everything you achieve out of the centre is a jewel in the Borough and Greater Manchester crown.”
Cllr Fida Hussain
Cabinet Member for Enterprise
“This organisation has become a Beacon for the Borough, a hub for the local people. Its so nice to see so many diverse people here taking advantage of the opportunities that are being provided at this Centre.”
Cllr Eddie Moores
Mayor of Oldham
“CWTC is always bringing communities, residents and organisations together. I would like to thank Mohammed’s Team for their continous support in Oldham.”
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