Things to do
Need support in your area?
Our detached team works with young people across the borough, in spaces and locations that young people want to work in.
If you have an idea that could potentially benefit your community, or an issue you need support with, contact us and we will arrange a meeting with you at a park, building, or area at a convenient time of your choosing.
Just contact the team:
- Children In Care Council
CICC gives young people a chance to have a say about the things that really matter in their lives. You get to meet new people and talk about what it’s like living in care and to share problems and similar issues
- Oldham Youth Council
Helps young people in Oldham shape and influence decisions that affect our lives
- Holiday activities and food programme (HAF)
HAF is a programme of funded activities during the school holidays aimed to get children who attend to eat more healthily and be more active during the school holidays
- Oldham Theatre Workshop
Provides a wide range of drama and theatre related workshops (acting, improvisation, singing, dancing and design) for young people aged 6-25
- Mahdlo Youth Zone
At Mahdlo the possibilities are endless, from dunking hoops to dropping beats, climbing walls to cooking meals, performing arts to nail art.
- Live at the Library
The Live at the Library autumn-winter season is full of fun, intrigue, and drama for all ages.
- Our Pass
Our Pass is a membership scheme for young people that can provide free bus travel across grater manchester and discounts, special offers, free tickets, swimming and leisure passes, merchandise, taster sessions.
Mental Health
- TOG - Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mental health service
Our counsellors can support you in making the necessary changes you feel comfortable with
- Young people’s mental health support team
We support young people, aged from four until your eighteenth birthday, experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as worry and low mood
- Kooth - Your online mental wellbeing community
Chat to our helpful team about anything that's on your mind. Message us or have a live chat.
- Oldham CAMHS
We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years and provide support to their families or carers
Employment and training
- Get Oldham Working
Get Oldham Working is a Council service that aims to help people find work and training opportunities.
- Our Pass
Free bus travel across Greater Manchester, for a one-off £10 fee, you can get you where you want to go, any day of the week.
- Student allowances
If you’re aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education or training, you may be eligible for a bursary
- Specialist advice
Provides a wide range of options for for young people aged 16-25, with special circumstances or challenges