About

We empower communities by providing resources, support and opportunities for growth and self-determination.

  1. Supporting Communities Link Project is delivering 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 area who are vulnerable, socially excluded, elderly or at higher risk of poverty in partnership with community organisations, services, action together and youth service.                                                          
  2. Health and Wellbeing Awareness                                                              
    1. CWTC Wellbeing Café– for Men and Women – to supports people with IT, Spoken English, mental health and wellbeing awareness, Cost of Living Crisis Information Sessions and arts activities.
    2. Information sessions in: Understanding Dementia, Supporting Carers, Understanding Mental Health, Basic Understanding in Diabetes delivered by services.

CWTC has developed Reminiscence resources to engage South Asian people living with Dementia.                 

3. Digital Inclusion

The Online Get Connected Community Podcast – aims to promote local issues, managing cost-of-living, health and wellbeing, art and culture, education, training and experiences. Volunteers are trained to present programmes for the Channel and Podcast. If you would like to promote your service, please get in touch. CWTC Podcast is available at: https://cw-tc.co.uk/podcast/

4. Volunteering at CWTC

To support people from 14+  in, office duties, customer services, digital media, marketing, organising activities, podcast training and build their CV and to enhance their transferrable skills for further education and employment.

5. Hire of audio and film studio

CWTC has dedicated studios and educational space offering workshops, training sessions, and recordings on audio and film production. The individuals, groups, and organisations from the community can come together to share their stories, experiences, and messages in captivating ways. Whether it’s a documentary, a podcast series, a short film, or a musical creation, the studio is a hub for expressing our community’s unique narrative and talent. 

6. Art and Culture

CWTC proudly provides music and poetry celebration events throughout the year, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to share culture, creativity, and community spirit through art and performance.

7. CWTC Hire Facilities

The Centre provides dedicated rooms for training, work placements workshops, meetings, events and more. Including an IT suite, facilities for audio recording and film editing, provision of a stage for presentation of meetings, hall to catering up to 90 people with a stage and sound system. The front entrance has disabled access and lift to first floor.
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8. Employability Skills                                                                                       

Supporting Young People and adults into Media Industry – CWTC has developed training Module programmes to give an in-depth discovery into practical work skills and confidence in employment, media skills, building a social media plan, personal finance, career and employability skills, office skills, marketing products and services. If you would like workshops for young people, please email: admin@cw-tc.co.uk

9. Accredited and Non-accredited courses – As an Approved Training Centre,  depending on funding, we can provide Entry Level to Level 3 Accredited Courses.

 

What has helped the community?

Project monitoring reports and feedback have identified the following:

  • 86% beneficiaries reported increase in skills and knowledge which improved
    their health and wellbeing.
  • 86% beneficiaries attending the activities felt empowered, motivated and
    inspired.
  • 88% beneficiaries reported increased confidence and self-esteem by
    developing their potential through skill-based training.
  • 87% beneficiaries increased their soft skills enabling them to reduce isolation
    and increased their participation in their community.
  • 93% of work-placements and volunteers at CWTC gained confidence,
    teamworking and skills development at the work place.
  • Bespoke training has helped to build skills and gain confidence to take into jobs
  • Increased confident through digital inclusion
  • Importance of having available bilingual resources that are built into project delivery
  • Improve individual self-awareness
  • Increased referral opportunities
  • Increase opportunities for artistic engagement
  • A place of contact for information and support.
  • Increased the opportunity for community members to gain confidence and the ability to express themselves in a safe and friendly environment.

Feedback from Users:

“During my time here I have learnt good communication skills in the workplace, Basic IT
skills, Administrative Skills.”

“I would absolutely recommend CWTC for any Volunteers or Work Placement looking to gain skills in employment and especially for confidence.”

“I like the session, it educates you on where to go if you have a problem, such as a warm hub and also to go to the Citizens Advice if you have an issue with your benefits and all the necessary things we have in Oldham that you cant access that we don’t even know about before.”

“It’s great to be here today and meet so many voluntary organisations. Thank you to Mohammed’s Team for organising this event and bringing the cream of Oldham what I say
together. That’s what is needed.”