The Power of Resilience

The Power of Resilience is a multi award winning non-profit Christian Ethos community initiative founded by Executive Director Julie Mallinson. We are a place where people come for food, belonging, learning, healing, creativity and hope.

Our Services

We operate 3 Community Pantries which have reduced food waste and eased financial hardship for many vunerable families and individuals. You can find these at the below locations:

137 Stamford Street, Thompson Cross, Stalybridge and Sunflower Day Nursery, Victoria Street, Hyde, SK14 4AA

In addition we opened our amazing Thompson Cross Community Kitchen located in Stalybridge in December 2025, this ‘pay-as-you-can’ project ensures no one is turned away, serving hearty meals and providing a warm space for connection each week.

The Power of Resilience CIC helps people increase self-esteem, build resilience and confidence through:

Our Community Garden and Kitchen
Peer support
Neurodiverse support
Creative and wellbeing programmes
Mental health
Social Events

Since 2021 we have:

Supported thousands of local residents
Delivered creative and wellbeing activities every week
Rescued and redistributed hundreds of kilograms of food every month
Provided help and support to home schooling groups

Our Awards

Pride of Tameside – CIC/Charity of the Year Winner 2025

High Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award 2026

Tameside Business Awards – Community Impact Business Award Finalist 2024

Pride of Tameside Awards – Green Impact Award Finalist 2024 & 2025

Watch our video below to find out more about our work:

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What has given Julie the resilience to pioneer this work? Julie is a Christian, and her relationship with God has sustained her through difficult times, motivating her to reach out to others and be God’s hands in action.

Her messages of hope and inclusivity are key elements which make The Power of Resilience CIC an integral part of the community in Stalybridge, Tameside.

The Power of Resilience is an LGBT and mental health safe space amid a diverse Greater Manchester community.

What People Say

Look forward every week to these sessions so much. Make the 15 minute walk each way so worth it no matter what the weather. Helping me to get out of my house.
Creative Nature Wellbeing Participant

I have been able to talk about things and felt better at managing my social anxiety. It has helped me manage my confidence. I have enjoyed meeting new people and getting out of my comfort zone.
Living Life to the Full Participant