422 Community Hub

Supporting a project with planning, networking and circulating updates.

Aim

The iconic local building at 422 Stockport Road has been renovated by professionals and volunteers, overseen by Manchester Vineyard.

The aim is to build a sustainable community hub in Ardwick that can also be used by local groups in adjacent Rusholme and Longsight.

buzz’s involvement aims to support the team in making local connections to best meet the needs of local residents and signpost them to useful resources.

Location

Ardwick

Benefits of community based projects

Volunteering in community projects and performing acts of kindness can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. There is a small amount of evidence to suggest that getting involved in environmental activities and projects may also have a positive impact on physical health. Community engagement can foster a greater sense of ownership and identification with the local area, which may lead to long-term sustainability. It can also combat social exclusion and empower individuals.

Testimonies

“Being linked to buzz has been phenomenally helpful when establishing the 422 Community Hub in its very early stages! Having Nico drop into one of our first Community Lunches and speak with local residents set the precedent for 422 being a Hub of opportunities, advice and championing of ideas and wellbeing. We look forward to continuing working together in the future!”

Evaluation

This relationship between buzz and 422 Community Hub has remained strong, with support from buzz, links have been made with organisations and local GPs for events and room hire.

Nico held a community conversation event in the café to highlight the work of buzz, and as a result of this was able to link local residents up with other community groups.

422 Community Hub have identified funding pots to continue their community engagement work whilst the remaining building works are being completed.

With the new and growing ties to local residents and community groups, 422 Community Hub will be a strong central venue for the neighbourhood and be able to offer a valuable space for local events.

Project Team

Manchester Vineyard

422 Community Hub

Pure Innovations Café

buzz Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service

Strategic links to local/national policies

Benefit	Policy
Increased mental wellbeing	Manchester Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Social inclusion More engaged in community	Manchester Population Health Plan NHS Five Year Forward View (Department of Health, 2014) Manchester Population Health Plan
Community ownership and long-term sustainability	Healthy Lives, Healthy People (HM Government, 2010)
Empowerment of individuals	Healthy Lives, Healthy People (HM Government, 2010) NHS Five Year Forward View (Department of Health, 2014)
Increased physical activity and physical health	Manchester Health and Wellbeing Strategy