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Connecting Communities Through Movement: Reflections From a VCSE Catalyst

By Kat Pursall, 10 GM | 29 August 2025

Between July and September, Sport England is shining a spotlight on one of the five big issues in its Uniting the Movement strategy – a deeper exploration of ‘connecting communities’, and how place-based approaches can bring people together to get active in non-traditional settings and ways. This spotlight offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the work of GM Moving and its long-standing partnership with 10GM — a collaboration of Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) that support Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) groups across Greater Manchester.

Visit our Women’s Rugby World Cup Fan Zone

By MCR Active | 28 August 2025

We’re thrilled to be part of one of the official Fan Zones in Piccadilly Gardens, bringing people together to celebrate across two exciting match weekends.

Greater Manchester answers Westminster committee's call for evidence on active ageing

By GM Moving, NHS GM, GMCA, and the GM Public Health Network | 28 August 2025

A call for evidence on the role of physical activity in improving the health and wellbeing of older people was launched by the Health and Care Select Committee in Westminster.

Exploring representation of the Global Majority in leadership for movement in Greater Manchester

By GM Moving | 27 August 2025

GM Moving is inviting applications for an exciting peer support programme designed for people from racialised backgrounds who work or volunteer to help others live more active lives in Greater Manchester.

Communities improve their greenspaces to support more walking and wheeling

By GM Moving | 26 August 2025

Our Environmental Improvements Fund supports community organisations to enhance local greenspaces to encourage more walking and wheeling (e.g. using a wheelchair/mobility aid or pushing a pram). 

GM Active’s exercise referral programme boosts physical and mental health

By GM Active | 21 August 2025

A new State of Life report using data from 3,000 people found exercise referral programmes in Greater Manchester are boosting physical and mental wellbeing and reducing strain on the NHS.