ACTION Oldham Fund has struck gold in a new partnership.

MioCare (Made In Oldham Care) Group have become the first Gold Partner of the Action Together charity which supports good causes across the borough with grants.

MioCare - an Oldham Council provider which offers care and support to allow people to live independently - has contributed £5,000 to supporting their work in helping to make a real difference to local people.

MioCare managing director, Karl Dean, said: "I’m delighted that we’ve become a Gold Partner of the Action Oldham Fund.

"The value of their work speaks for itself and it really resonates with us. This investment will have a positive impact on communities in Oldham and we’re really looking forward to working in partnership with Action Together to make a difference."

Action Oldham Fund Coordinator, Clare Taylor, said: “We’re enthusiastic about our new partnership with the MioCare Group - with such strong businesses' support and investment we’re able to fund more vital projects.

"There are over 1,200 voluntary and community groups enhancing health and wellbeing in Oldham, helping to rebuild lives affected by poverty, crime, isolation or unemployment and they are reliant on the generous giving from individuals and businesses. Thanks to MioCare for partnering with us to transform local lives.”

Through its various services MioCare provides care and support to people across Oldham who are older and frail, have a learning disability, mental health support needs, a physical or sensory disability or have a long term health condition.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), it aims to deliver a better quality of life by promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.

For more info about the Fund or to apply for a grant see www.actionoldhamfund.org.uk.

You can follow both the MioCare Group and the Action Oldham Fund on Twitter @MioCareGroup and @ActionOldham.