Charity of the year winner 2026/27
Prime Active Communities CIC
We’re delighted to announce that Prime Active Communities CIC (PAC) has been chosen as the Ladysmith Shopping Centre Charity of the Year for 2026/27.
Based in Manchester, PAC is dedicated to empowering young people through a wide range of engaging youth programmes. Their work includes targeted youth engagement, educational drama, music and filmmaking workshops, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and reach their full potential.
PAC also works closely with local councils, housing associations, community groups and the police, delivering projects that place community development and positive social impact at the heart of everything they do.
Over the next 12 months, we’ll be partnering with PAC to raise both funds and awareness through a variety of events, activities and campaigns at Ladysmith Shopping Centre. From pop-up events and community initiatives to seasonal fundraising events, there will be plenty of opportunities for shoppers and visitors to get involved and support the fantastic work they do.
Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest updates, event announcements and ways you can help make a positive difference in our local community.
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Charity of the year winner 2025/26
The Anthony Seddon Fund was the Ladysmith Shopping Centre Charity of the Year for 2025/2026.
Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, the Anthony Seddon Fund is a grassroots mental health charity dedicated to improving the mental wellbeing of people across Tameside.
Through peer support, wellbeing workshops, community events, and open conversations, they provide a vital lifeline for those struggling with mental health challenges.
Charity of the year winner 2024/25
Willow Wood was the Ladysmith Shopping Centre Charity of the Year for 2024/25.
Willow Wood Hospice is an adult Hospice providing specialist palliative care for patients with life limiting illnesses, both cancer and non-cancer diagnosis. They provide care, free of charge, and patients, families and their carers are at the centre of everything they do.
If you want to find out more about Willow Wood, please click here.
Alternatively head to the Willow Wood store at Ladysmith Shopping centre.
If you would like to donate, please click here.