Stockport Rocks! is about rewarding and celebrating our invaluable volunteer workforce. Without them, our, over 1,700, local charities, community groups and social enterprises in Stockport would not be able to run the vital community services that enable local residents to Live Well.
So we think they more than deserve a knees up celebration!
Stockport Rocks! is delivered in partnership with Stockport Council, Stockport County Community Trust, Marketing Stockport, Kao Data and a whole host of incredible sponsors to deliver a worthy celebration event for 400 guests at Edgeley Park. Find full list below.
Take a look at this years event in action below!
Moz Perkins
“Moz is a selfless, caring, and dedicated person who volunteers with several armed forces groups. He is a founder and secretary of SAFCO, Chair of Hazel Grove Royal Naval Association, part of the admin team running Stockport AF breakfast club, and a member of the team leading the AF community Hub in Hazel Grove. He gives a huge amount of his time and energy, skills, and knowledge to the community he loves.”
Paul Lomas for his work helping run the Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club.
Peter McHale for his dedication at attending veterans funerals and representing the Royal British Legion
Hannah Hodgson- The Garden House Marple
“If we all thought about Nature the way my mum does, we would all be happier and have a better environment. My mum helps the young volunteers understand that you don’t have to use big words or be an expert to know you are doing a good thing and enjoying it, and that your actions make a difference to the world. She makes people happier about themselves and changes how they think about nature. I am very proud of her, and she deserves an award.”
Shiela Robins for their voluntary service at Stockport’s oldest cemetery ‘Willow Grove’
Tom McGowan for being the driving force behind the success and sustainability of the Banter & Brews Members Garden.
Brenda Marsh, Walthew House
“Brenda has shown dedication and commitment to fundraising for Walthew House over many years. She, along with her husband run the Brick’a’Brac stall every week, come rain or shine. When it shines, they even take the stalls outside. They have been amazing bucket collectors at seasonal events and at local Stockport events. They use their initiative to come up with ideas on how to raise funds. They are great at encouraging others to share and are always promoting the work we do. They have helped to raise thousands of pounds over the years. “
Lucia Smith at Ohana Arts for her continous support and craft projects.
James Bamgbose at Shaw Heath Bees FC for leading a wide range of fundraising activities.
Lewis Wilkinson at Shaw Heath Bees Fc for his consistent and disciplined commitment to fundraising.
Katie Bradburn
“Katie is a fantastic member of our local community, she is always on hand to offer help support and advice to residents, Katie also raises a lot of funds herself to organise events that really do bring the community together, from the older generation right down to the younger generation. Katie is a very well known young lady by all of our local community, and is very well liked, she really is at the heart and sole of everything the residents association organise, and she does it with such passion and enthusiasm.”
Janet Bannister for their commitment to the community of Offerton Estate.
Judith Leah at Starting point for her selfless dedication and commitment leading to confidence and skills in learners she helps.
Maxine Loughlin, formerly of Stockport Homes
Leslie Wyatt for going above and beyond and their commitment to improving the quality of life of others..
Mark Wood for generously given his time in many different ways and making a real difference to those he supports.
Martin Huddart for allowing conversations to develop naturally, never rushing or judging, and his quiet encouragement helping men feel valued and understood.
Mary Dutton, From Brinnington Community
“Mary Dutton, has given over 50 yrs of her life volunteering and continues to do so, in and around Brinnington, her group is BLOGS, which stands for Brinnington local organised group society. Mary continues to volunteer tirelessly within Brinnington. Mary Dutton MBE, truly is the “ star “ of Stockport esp. in and around Brinnington.”
Barry & Janice Turley for their very continuous voluntary work at Walthew House and their commitment to helping those with sensory loss.
Peter Hodskinson for his exceptional 35 years of service, loyalty and dedication to The Wellspring.
WINNER
Noha Ibrahim & Shereen Ibrahim, EPEC
“Shereen and Noha are outstanding Parent Group Leaders whose dedication, cultural insight, and commitment to inclusivity have had a transformative impact on families across Stockport. Since completing their EPEC Parent Group Leader training, they have volunteered with exceptional warmth, professionalism, and heart. Shereen and Noha are deeply valued members of our EPEC team. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to creating accessible, inclusive support is strengthening parenting opportunities across Stockport.”
Ashley Walker for selflessly working through volunteering and activism to improve the situation for disadvantaged groups in the local area.
Dave Starr for his continuous support towards many local causes.
Caroline Brown, From Grassroots Recruitment
“Caroline Brown truly represents the very best of business being used as a force for good. As a Director at Grassroots Recruitment, she goes far beyond the traditional role of a recruiter, using her expertise, networks and influence to create meaningful social impact across Stockport. Caroline consistently channels her business values into meaningful action, demonstrating how leadership can drive lasting societal good.”
Chilli Massalla Restaurant for seeing community involvement as part of who they are, not just a commercial decision and their sponsorship helps grassroots sport thrive.
Vernon Building Society for sharing their money, time, space & skills to strengthen the communities they serve, delivering meaningful impact across Stockport and beyond.
John Hosler, From NAPAC
“ It is an absolute privilege to have John on our team I often think that John really knows what to say and how to say it. He delivers everything with love and care and when he listens to others you really know he listens because he genuinely loves helping others. I can say with ease that John’s week is full of supporting others.”
Dot Jones for
Peter Heaton for turning up at St Thomas’ every Friday without fail and is so adaptable to the ever-changing routines at a local school.
Robert Bucknall for his dedication to be a volunteer driver for over 10 years.
Reddish Men in Sheds
“This exceptional group has transformed the educational landscape for students across our Manchester academies through a profoundly impactful initiative: the gift of mobility. They haven’t just given students a way to get around; they have provided a reliable pathway into school and a renewed opportunity to learn. Students who previously struggled to attend are now consistently present in the classroom. This initiative has fostered independence, improved physical wellbeing, and directly supported academic engagement. Reddish Men in Sheds perfectly embodies the spirit of community service.”
Different But the Same for building a support network and offering out a shoulder to lean on.
St Barnabas Cafe for providing a friendly atmosphere, calm and safe environment, and strong sense of belonging, making this place truly special.
Adam Finch & Gracie Berry
“Adam and Gracie are two exceptional young people who have shown remarkable leadership, compassion and resilience through their work helping to shape the development of the On Your Side project. From the very beginning, they have been instrumental in guiding the development of a new programme for local young people, ensuring that it genuinely reflects the needs, experiences and voices of young people in the local community. What makes Adam and Gracie particularly inspiring is their motivation to help others. Their ambition has never been focused solely on their own opportunities – instead, they have consistently thought about how they can create something meaningful for other young people who may be facing similar challenges.”
Abby Gebbert for being an amazing role model and example to the Stockport Community.
Montana Simpson for her voluntary work as a young leader at Cheadle Heath Brownies & Guides.
Mary Dutton for her dedication to Brinnington Community and the neighbourhood around it.
1st stop Cafe
Abby Gebbert
Adam and Gracie
Adele James
Adswood United
Alan Giles
Alex Poole
Alfie Worsley
Alison Seaton
All For Ukraine
All Hallows church- The light cafe
Amy Young
Andy Hamilton, Lorna Smart and Aiden
Anthony Stockton
Ashley Walker
B.L.O.G.S
Barry Turley
Be/Here Mcr
Becky Jackson
Become United
Beth Grady
Breege Lynch
Brenda Marsh
Brinnington Community Savers
Callum Fearns
Caroline Brown
Catherine Bates
Chilli Massalla Restaurant Edgeley
Christine Woolridge
Christine Divall
Claire Bakewell
Compliance Volunteers at Lyme Park
Daisy Garside
Dan Jones
Darcey White
Darren Poyzer
Dave Clayton
Dave Starr
David Feetham
David Harrison
David Parkinson
David Warrington
Deborah Puttick
Denise Sykes
Different But The Same
Digital Champions at Starting Point
Donna Davenport
Dot Jones
Eirwen Stevens
Elizabeth Bagwell
Emma Smith
Erin Woolley
Factory BJJ
Finbarr Tuite
Gaynor Bradburn
Gemma Sunderland
Gill Owen
Girlguiding Rebecca Harnett
Graeme Draper
Green Space Volunteers
Hannah Hodgson
Hassnain Masood
Hearing Dogs Volunteers
Help The Hatters
Hossein Parashkhoo
Ileriayo Fadeni
Jamat Ali
James Frizzell
James Bamgbose
Jan Allen
Jane White
Janet Banister
Janice Allen
Janice Holmes
Janice Turley
Jean England
Jennifer Lockley
Joan Brown
Joanne Farrell
John Fussey
John Hosler
Jordan Crosler
Joyce Parr
JP Hamilton
Judith Leah
Katie Bradburn
KFM Radio Team
KITES Theatre Group
Laura Seaton
Lauren Yeoman
Leanne Tracey
Les & Andy’s Banter & Brews
Leslie Wyatt
Lewis Wilkinson
Lily Haliwell
Linda Mullins
Lis Bolas
Liza Stirling
Lizi White
Lorraine Bardsley
Lucia Smith
Lucy Highfield
Lydia Parkinson
Marbury Road Edible Garden
Maria Killenaull
Mark Mitchell
Mark Wood
Martin Huddart
Mary Dutton
Maureen Hartley
Maurice Perkins
Maxine Loughlan
Melissa Wickison
Michael Charles George Gaston
Mike Donnan
Molly McGuinness
Montana Simpson
Moz Perkins
Naomi Makin
Nathan Downes
Noreen Dillon
Ohana Theatre Youth Leaders Team
Paul Lomas
Pauline Cooke
Peter Heaton
Peter McHale
Peter Hodskinson
Phil Matley
Priyanka Parganiha
Pure Innovations
Racheal Kelly
Racheal Zimbler
Rachel Harding
Reddish Men in Sheds
Rhea Hayward
Robert Bucknall
Robert Taylor
Ruth Booth
Sarah O’ Brien
Sarah Stawarczyk
Shaimaa El-hajji
Shaun Hodkingson
Shaw Heath Bees FC
Shereen Ibrahim & Noha Ibrahim
Shiela Robins
Shivon Haliday
Sophie Hill
SPARC Trustees/Management Committee
St Barnabus Church Community Café
Starting Point
Stephen Bowyer
Steve Gear
Stockport Armed Forces Breakfast Club
Stockport Men in sheds
Stockport Pain Cafe
Stockport Pride
Sue Newall
Suzanne Goldstraw
Tallulah Alty
Tamara Horton
Terry Williams
The Funky Monkey Coffee Company
The Garden House Marple Charity
Theresa Law
Timothy Wane
Tom McGowan
Tracy Ryan
Vaibhavi Dhankhar
Vanessa Lawton
Vernon Building Society
Will Barlas
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We are temporarily without a home as we wait to move into our new office in the new year.
This means that our old phone number is no longer in use. Please look out for our new number, which we’ll have in the new year.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
We are still contactable via email on support@stockportvolunteerhub.org.uk
