42nd Street

13/03/2026

You are invited to the online launch of the Making Manchester Fairer Kickstarter Youth Work film and Toolkit launch or youth work staff and volunteers from grassroots and VCSFE organisations in Manchester.
Over the past year our lived experience young practitioners and MMF team have been delivering trauma informed training to Youth work staff and practitioners from Manchester grassroots and VCSFE organisations.
Feedback from these trainings have informed the themes and content of these short films, produced, directed, and edited by young Manchester creatives and actors.
Alongside these short films is a digital resource toolkit that seeks to be helpful in integrating the training themes and supporting reflective practice and supervision.

About the Short films:
-Generational Trauma – Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) is Manchester City Council’s five-year action plan to address health inequalities in the city focusing on the social determinants of health in Manchester. A short film exploring how Trauma is passed down, particularly in families, and the role of youth work interventions, with symbolism for healing awareness and practices.
-Safeguarding – Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) is Manchester City Council’s five-year action plan to address health inequalities in the city focusing on the social determinants of health in Manchester. A short film speaking to the value of increasing knowledge and understanding of the contextual needs of Radical and Cultural Safeguarding in Youth Work Practice.
-Self-Care and Burn Out – Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) is Manchester City Council’s five-year action plan to address health inequalities in the city focusing on the social determinants of health in Manchester. A short film discovering how Burn Out and Compassion Fatigue can build in youth work staff over time, with symbolisms for healing awareness and practices.

Webinar Details:
-Introduction to the project and work
-Trauma-informed practise
-Short-film training showcase
-How to use the Toolkit
-Q&A session

Sign up here: 6439ce1c-c697-44ce-89dc-4d2cb34cd63d@e39ea5fd-4a6e-41f5-9961-828773c1db87" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6439ce1c-c697-44ce-89dc-4d2cb34cd63d@e39ea5fd-4a6e-41f5-9961-828773c1db87

13/03/2026

Have you moved, or are you preparing to move from children and young people’s to adult healthcare services?

We want to hear from young people and families about what that experience is really like so services can be improved going forward. We want to know what worked well, what that felt difficult, and what needs to change?

In partnership with the NHS, we’re running workshops at 42nd Street, where you can share your perspectives and ideas. Your insights will help shape how healthcare transitions are supported across Greater Manchester.

You can join a session that feels right for you:
• Young people only
• Parents/carers only
• Joint sessions for young people and parents/carers/family members

Sessions will last 60–90 minutes and can take place in person, as a video call, or as a text-based online group, depending on what works best for you.

Workshop dates: 23rd April | 28th April | 29th April 2026

• Travel costs covered
• Voucher provided as a thank you for your time

These workshops are delivered by 42nd Street in partnership with the East Cheshire and Greater Manchester Strategic Clinical Partnership. Everything shared will be anonymous and participation is voluntary.

Please express your interest by filling in a short form, which you can find by the QR code or via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/b5Zcy6cR4u

Have any questions email: [email protected]

12/03/2026

RAYS next group intake is opening to start in June ✨⁠
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And is a space to feel seen, heard and held. A space where you can share your thoughts and experiences with people who get it.⁠
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If you’re a young Black or Black heritage woman (inclusive of trans Black women and non-binary young people), aged 18–25, this is may be for you.⁠
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🖤 Mondays, 5.15–7.15pm⁠
🖤 In person at 42nd Street⁠
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At RAYS, joy and representation are at the forefront. Together, you’ll explore your voice, build confidence, connect through creative activities and conversations, and grow alongside a powerful sisterhood of like-minded women. Expect peer support, culture, social action, opportunities beyond the group – and space to have fun.⁠
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“Rays offers multiple opportunities to learn new things, meet new people and a way to learn about yourself, culture and background.”⁠
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From intimate conversation and group activities to exhibitions and anti-racism projects, RAYS members have created work that reaches far beyond the room.⁠
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If you are interested in joining please sign up here:⁠
https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/event-listing/rays-young-black-women-s-group/⁠

⁠Pleasee share with young people you think will be interested in Rays.⁠
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12/03/2026

We’re excited to open the doors at The Horsfall to celebrate the creativity of young people from DISC College 🎨 with

'What Keeps Us Well: Things and People we love."

This exhibition showcases powerful visual artwork created by students, giving them the chance to share their work with the public and exhibit outside of their college for the first time.

Join us for an evening of creativity, community and celebration as we recognise the talent, voices and perspectives of these young artists.

Everyone is welcome 💛

Thursday 19th March 12-7pm
Friday 20th March 12-5pm
The Horsfall, 87-91 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, M4 5AG

11/03/2026

We’re opening our doors for a Groups Open Event in The Horsfall (our creative space) for young people aged 13–25 to explore our range of groups.
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📅 Thursday 12th March⁠
🕓 4–7pm⁠
📍The Horsfall, The Space, 87–91 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, Manchester⁠, M4 5AG
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Come along to meet our practitioners, try out some creative activities, ask questions and chat about which group feels right for you.⁠
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Whether you want to connect with others, get creative, build confidence or campaign for change.⁠
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All of our Connect, Create and Campaign groups offer:⁠
-Peer connection⁠
-Confidence building⁠
-Skills & opportunities⁠
-Support from workers with lived experience⁠
-Friendly, inclusive energy⁠
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Sign up via Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming. We can’t wait to welcome you. 🌱⁠
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/42nd-street-group-open-evening-tickets-1983253580848?⁠

If you know any young people who would benefit from our groups please reshare this post and event.

10/03/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to Katy Wright and the team from PHSO as they take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of 42nd Street 💙⛰️

On 30th May 2026, they’ll be swapping desks for mountains to raise vital funds to support young people (aged 13–25) across Greater Manchester can access free, creative and confidential mental health support when they need it most.

If you’re able to, please consider supporting Katy and the team and cheering them on by donating here 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/phso3peaks?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Help Katy Wright raise money to support 42nd Street - Supporting Young People Under Stress

09/03/2026

Free Neurodiversity & Wellbeing Training for Schools

The Anna Freud Centre is offering free training for school staff to strengthen support for autistic and ADHD pupils. The programme helps schools improve attendance, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and attainment by building inclusive, practical approaches that work in real classrooms.

It combines expert‑led training with follow‑up mentoring, giving staff confidence to make adjustments that reduce distress, support learning and help neurodivergent pupils thrive.

A strong opportunity to support staff, pupils and whole‑school outcomes.

Find out more and book here:
https://www.annafreud.org/training/courses/neurodiversity-and-wellbeing-in-schools-programme/

https://www.annafreud.org/training/courses/neurodiversity-and-wellbeing-in-schools-programme/

Join our autism and wellbeing training for teaching staff. Increase your understanding of neurodiversity, and learn how to support autistic students.

02/03/2026

✨Curious which 42nd Street group may be for for you? Come and find your space ✨⁠
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We’re opening our doors for a Groups Open Event in The Horsfall our art gallery for young people aged 13–25 to explore what our range of groups are about.⁠
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📅 Thursday 12th March⁠
🕓 4–7pm⁠
📍The Horsfall, The Space, 87–91 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, Manchester⁠, M4 5AG⁠
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Come along to meet our practitioners, try out some creative activities, ask questions and chat about which group feels right for you.⁠
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Whether you want to connect with others, get creative, build confidence or campaign for change.⁠
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All of our Connect, Create and Campaign groups offer:⁠
-Peer connection⁠
-Confidence building⁠
-Skills & opportunities⁠
-Support from workers with lived experience⁠
-Friendly, inclusive energy⁠
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And yes, there will be snacks.⁠
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Sign up via Eventbrite to let us know you’re coming. We can’t wait to welcome you. 🌱⁠
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/42nd-street-group-open-evening-tickets-1983253580848?⁠
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27/02/2026

Where do you feel safe, joyful, understood or like you belong?⁠
What spaces and places in Greater Manchester support your mental health and wellbeing?⁠
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For this year's Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Week theme ‘This Is My Place’, we’re inviting young people to creatively share the places that matter to you - big or small.⁠
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It could be:⁠
• A place to unwind or feel understood⁠
• Somewhere you create, connect, move, learn, or just be⁠
• Or even a place you wish you could access but don't feel able to⁠
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You can take part on your own or with others by sending:⁠
• A photo, artwork*, or short video with a quote⁠
• A poe, or reflection - written or by voice note.⁠
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Selected contributions will be shared online and during The Future Is Ours Festival and symposium at The Horsfall, 42nd Street's art gallery and creative space for young people.⁠
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📩 Send to [email protected]⁠
🗓 Closing date: 20th March 2026⁠
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*For physical artwork please send a picture to [email protected] and arrange by email on how to drop off.⁠
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26/02/2026

A message to all young people ages 13-25:

"We are here to support you with your emotional well-being and mental health by offering a choice of effective, creative, young person-centred and rights-based approaches.
The 42nd Street team recognises that many of you feel disempowered, that some services are difficult for you to identify with and access and that your mental health and personal difficulties can be made worse by the health, social, cultural and economic inequalities that you might experience.
We will do all we can to make you feel listened to, valued, included, safe and unique."

25/02/2026

RAYS next group intake is opening to start in June ✨⁠
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And is a space to feel seen, heard and held. A space where you can share your thoughts and experiences with people who get it.⁠
⁠
If you’re a young Black or Black heritage woman (inclusive of trans Black women and non-binary young people), aged 18–25, this is may be for you.⁠
⁠
🤎 Mondays, 5.15–7.15pm⁠
🖤 In person at 42nd Street⁠
⁠
At RAYS, joy and representation are at the forefront. Together, you’ll explore your voice, build confidence, connect through creative activities and conversations, and grow alongside a powerful sisterhood of like-minded women. Expect peer support, culture, social action, opportunities beyond the group – and space to have fun.⁠
⁠
“Rays offers multiple opportunities to learn new things, meet new people and a way to learn about yourself, culture and background.”⁠
⁠
From intimate conversation and group activities to exhibitions and anti-racism projects, RAYS members have created work that reaches far beyond the room.⁠
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If you are interested in joining please sign up here:⁠
https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/event-listing/rays-young-black-women-s-group/⁠
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Please share with young people you think will be interested in Rays.⁠
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24/02/2026

JET42's next cycle starts in June, and you can express your interest now.⁠
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JET42 is our weekly peer support space for young Black and mixed-race men (16–25) to explore and strengthen their mental health and emotional wellbeing together.⁠
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🖤 Wednesdays, 5–7pm⁠
🖤 6–8 week cycles (with a 1-week break)⁠
🖤 At 42nd Street Group Space⁠
🖤 Up to 16 spaces⁠
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Facilitated by Eric Thompson and Samson Owolabi, our Black male practitioners, JET42 is a powerful, supportive and non-judgmental space to be seen, heard and understood. Through honest conversations and creative activities, you’ll build healthy coping tools, boost your confidence and develop skills in public speaking and advocacy.⁠
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This group is for us, by us.⁠
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“Jet 42 offers peer-to-peer conversation… a way to learn about yourself, culture and background.”⁠
“It’s a space to be seen, heard and felt… we can all share experiences without judgment.”⁠
“[Jet 42] helps us reinforce positivity in our life and provides us an opportunity to empathise with other young black people that may go through the same struggles.”⁠
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Mental health is about having the tools to support yourself daily and you don’t have to build those tools alone.⁠
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Beyond the group, there are opportunities for friendships, skills development, social action and justice networks - including podcast projects created by JET42 members.⁠
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To join express your interest here:⁠
https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/event-listing/jet42/⁠
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For more information email ⁠
[email protected]⁠
or [email protected]⁠
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