ALDI ALTRINCHAM

The Carrington Tenants and Residents Association (CTaRA) is a non-party political association that is passionate about improving life in Carrington in joint connection with our Parish council Facebook page. The work of the group is championed by the member of our community , a dedicated enthusiastic body of volunteers, committed to representing all in Carrington Parish and campaigning on their behalf. The members are supported in this work by Tenant and Resident Representatives. Detailed below are our Mission, Vision and Values. Our Mission : These represent what we do To represent the interests of, and promote membership to all the residents within Carrington. To promote the interests and rights of Tenants and Residents and to encourage them to be more actively involved. To ensure that all residents are consulted and informed regularly. To work towards improving the quality of life for local people and our community. To assist and promote social activities for recreation and enjoyment, and encourage a community spirit and sense of responsibility. To be non party political. To represent the majority view of the community. To take into account the views of children and young people who are not old enough to be voting member. We have a high number of elderly residents in a small community, off less than 400 and low income families. Being in a rural location, we don't have a local shop or amenities in the village and have to rely on other neighbouring villages. We feel our village has been isolated for a number of years and only recently, after creating the Association,have we begun to unite the community. This has highlighted the venerable and needy in our village and we want to help them, have the extra assistance they may need, at this festive time.Unfortunately due to financial constraints, many can not afford to indulge in simple luxuries and we feel any help you can give them, would be gratefully received. We the Association and the community, would be extremely thankful for any help you could give, with regards to ensuring these resident have a Christmas to remember. We also contribute to the sustainability of Marks and Spencer’s on reducing the land fill from waste food by making the collections and distributing the food to families to use.

Our Sale West is one of 150 areas around the country, awarded £1 million in 2015 by the National Lottery. We had 10 years to use the money to make a positive and lasting difference to the community and residents lives of the Sale West Estate. we are now a registered CIO (Charity Number 117262) We have a partnership board who continually consults with residents as to how the money should be spent. We have 4 main aims which cover numerous projects:- Environment and Community Spaces Employment and Training Health and Wellbeing Youth Our volunteers have been running a food share scheme for 3 years and pick up from various stores. It is free and open to all. This has helped feed residents who may be in poverty.

The service consists of support staff, move on workers and volunteers who assist residents to find permanent accommodation, offer job advice and work with residents to engage in the community and volunteering. As part of our service we are creating a gardening group consisting of volunteers and residents to help maintain the garden spaces and grow fruit and vegetables. We have a kitchen at the service which provides 2 meals per day at a low rate and we encourage residents to engage in cooking sessions. Any donations of food that local businesses can provide will be greatly appreciated to support us to ensure residents have access to food at all times. Donations of snacks will be invaluable for activities run by volunteers at the centre.