What is St Peter’s Partnerships?

St Peter’s Partnerships is a registered charity which provides support and services within the St Peter’s ward of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Greater Manchester. In addition to our charitable activities, we operate a trading arm which comprises of a number of not-for profit businesses. Not only do our trading activities link into the aims and objectives of our charitable projects, but all profits are either reinvested in the business, or donated to the charity to support further community-based activities.

St Peter’s Partnerships is a community led organisation, which was originally set up by a group of local residents. It brings people together to promote a range of community initiatives, which aim to tackle some of the underlying and long-term difficulties of the regeneration area. Our trustees have identified four key priorities:

1. Making St Peter’s ward a safer place for people to live in
2. Ensuring residents have appropriate access to skills for life and employment
3. Giving local residents the opportunity to influence key decisions which affect them
4. Ensuring residents feel the area is a healthier and happier place to live in

St Peter’s Partnerships plays an important role in trying out new solutions to old problems, piloting new schemes, and sharing the learning with partner agencies. We want to make sure that the experience and expertise gained through the regeneration programme have a lasting benefit on our community.