The Beacon Centre is a disused council owned building in the heart of Clayton in East Manchester, formerly known as the Barrington Community Centre.
A group of local people have established a new charity and are looking to re-open the centre as a community-led resource through a community asset transfer.
The Beacon Centre will be a hive of community activity that supports the health and wellbeing of people in Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw. There is no limit to the number of activities the centre can offer, including:
- Community grocer
- Job club and employment service
- Ageing well and luncheon club for the elderly
- Drugs and alcohol support
- Slimming teams and diabetic support
- Cooking classes for families
- Fitness sessions for adults and children
To make this ambitious project happen The Beacon Centre needs £20,000 for a Centre Manager.
Can you Step Up for The Beacon Centre?
Step Up MCR will match every £1 donated from their Community Projects Fund, supported by One Manchester and Manchester Local Care Organisation.
In the event of an unsuccessful community asset transfer, your donation will support other fantastic community-led projects in East Manchester with a health and wellbeing focus.
For more information and to donate click here