Oldham MPs to host webinar for voluntary organisations

If your organisation would like to take part in the webinar, please RSVP to: jack.bailey@parliament.uk by 12pm on Tuesday

On the back of their successful webinar with Oldham-based businesses recently, local MPs Jim McMahon and Debbie Abrahams are hosting an online support session for community and voluntary sector organisations based in Oldham and Saddleworth.

On Thursday (June 11) at 12pm, Mr McMahon and Mrs Abrahams will host the event.

Panel guests will be Rebekah Sutcliffe (Strategic Director of Reform and Communities, Oldham Council) and Laura Windsor-Welsh (Strategic Locality Lead, Action Together) to help answer any questions you may have about support and to listen to concerns about the future needs and support.

Mr McMahon said, “We’ve all be blown away by the way the community and voluntary sector has responded to this crisis.

"Debbie and I wanted to host this event so we could say thank you for all the work that has been done in Oldham.

“But also, so we could listen to what the sector needs going forward.

"I think for a lot of organisations involved in Oldham’s response there are grey areas and gaps in the support available.

"And we can’t let these organisations disappear. They’ve put in a monumental effort for our borough and it’s now our turn to return the favour.”

Mrs Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, said: “My experience as a volunteer whilst we’ve been in lockdown makes me more aware than ever about the incredible work the voluntary sector has been doing and the fantastic partnership working that’s been going on.

"The support that’s been provided has been a lifeline for so many people across Oldham and Saddleworth.

“Now, as we move forward, we need to see how we can better support our voluntary sector.

"Jim and I are determined to do everything we can to help.

“This webinar is our way to bring these incredible individuals and organisations together to see where, and how, we can do this.”

If your organisation would like to take part in the webinar, please RSVP to: jack.bailey@parliament.uk by 12pm on Tuesday (June 9).

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