May @ PIE

What have we been up to?

Culture Kitchen

After being with the group since December, our Culture Kitchen project at St Annes has come to an end! This group has been a pleasure to work with and it's great to see all that they have achieved.

TEMA trip to Trafford!

To celebrate the end of the project and their hard work, the group from TEMA visited the Trafford Centre where they enjoyed some games of laser tag and a delicious Wing Stop!

Unity Blackpool

Our Future Ready programme is in full swing - this month the group have done personality tests, made vision boards and started planning their social action campaigns.

Step Up Peer Mentor Celebration Trip

We cannot believe how much this group has grown from the Step Up programme they took part in last year. To celebrate their achievements, we went to Parrs Wood for a game of laser tag and some food.

L!STEN ACT CHANGE

We're so happy our new programme has finally kicked off, the first action lab was a great success and it was lovely to see all the young people in action! We are still looking to engage as many young people in Stockport as we can with our new L!STEN ACT CHANGE programme and have been popping into lots of community groups running engagement sessions.

L!STEN

We had a busy session at L!STEN this month, preparing to showcase our experiences of public transport as well as continuing to explore the topic of work and employment opportunities.

Tameside Tracks Fairfield

The group will be visiting the new mural at Fairfield Station which was created through a school competition celebrating the local community. They will also be having a celebration session to recognise all of their hard work on the project.

Make Good & L!STEN Walking Group

Our walking group have been enjoying exploring different parks around Stockport and visiting the colourful plastic shed murals on the local mural trail. It has been a fun way to stay active and connect as a group.

Tameside Digital Exploration

Ciara has been delivering sessions with Starting Point Community Learning Partnership covering podcast making, opinions on the under-16 social media ban, online hate and power & influence in the media.

Moving On

The Moving On group have been getting involved in local social action by helping to create an outdoor space at a shop in Stockport town centre. The group has also continued getting active through regular local walks.

Step Up Peer Mentors & Family Fun Day

The Step Up Peer Mentors worked hard to plan and deliver the Step Up Family Fun Day at Make Good. The event was a huge success and gave the new cohort and their families the chance to learn more about the programme through fun activities and conversations with the mentors.

NextGen

We’ve been working in partnership with MakeGood and the Cats Cauldron as part of the next stage in our NextGen programme. In small groups, we’ve renovated the space behind the cats cauldron in Stockport to create a welcoming environment for community groups to use. Everyone has been really involved with all different kinds of DIY projects such as, painting/decorating, gardening and designing the space.

Coming up:

l!sten act change

We'll be running more taster sessions with groups across Stockport, including a drop-in session at Stockroom on on Thursday 11 June, 5–6pm.

Action Labs launch at Hatworks on: 

• Wednesday 27 May, 1–3pm 

• Wednesday 24 June, 5–7pm

• Wednesday 1 July, 5–7pm

• Wednesday 15 July, 5–7pm

Unity Blackpool

The groups are continuing with their social action projects next month; preparing for their event as well as crating resources to raise awareness of their causes.

Next Gen AI Event

Our final event for this academic year takes place next month, focusing on the role of AI for those supporting young people with careers. There are a few tickets left so be sure to get yours: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-recruitment-technology-ai-tickets-1986979294558?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

In the next few weeks, we’re hosting a workshop for young people around CV development and job searching, if you’d like to attend or find out more email: evie@pieuk.org

Step Up 2026 cohort

Our Step Up programme will be starting in June and we are excited to meet the young people who will be involved in this programme. 

In the next few weeks, we’re hosting a workshop for young people around CV development and job searching, if you’d like to attend or find out more email: evie@pieuk.org

Get involved:

L!STEN ACT CHANGE

If you are a young person or parent you can register your interest here.

If you are a community organisation and would like us to run a session with you, contact shelley@pieuk.org.

Questions? Email evie@pieuk.org

L!sten Act Change is made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

NEXTGEN

If you're a young person out of work or struggling to find work experience, come along to a NextGen session! 

We're renovating an outdoor space so it can be used by community groups and just a general 'hang out' area. There's no cost for you to attend, the sessions are relaxed and informal whilst learning different skills, everything you'll need is provided - including lunch!

If you'd like more information or want to sign up, email evie@pieuk.org

Step Up 2026

Our 7th Step Up Programme will be starting in June and we can’t wait to welcome our new group! 🙌

Step Up supports young people with the move from primary to secondary school, helping them build confidence, make new friends and feel more prepared for Year 7 💙

From June until December, the group will meet once a month with other young people from across Stockport to take part in fun activities, local trips and sessions focused on:

⭐ Confidence

⭐ Teamwork

⭐ Resilience

⭐ Communication

⭐ Exploring the local community

We’re so excited to get started with another amazing Step Up journey! 🚀

If you would like a young person in your life to get involved, please get in touch with us by the end of May 📩 - ciara@pieuk.org

We only have a few spaces left, so places will be offered on a first come, first served basis!

Youth Boost

Looking for a safe, creative space to build confidence, make new connections and learn new skills?

Our Youth Boost sessions are designed for young people aged 11–17 who may not be in full-time education or need a little extra support with their mental health 💬

📍 Weekly sessions every Tuesday at MakeGood,

✨ Creative activities

✨ Supportive environment

✨ Friendly, experienced team

Come along, get involved, and be part of something positive 💛 to find out more information please contact - jen.makebuildgrow@gmail.com