Back on Track Manchester

18/05/2026

It was ten years ago today that work on the incredible mural on the wall of our centre in Ancoats started.

The work, by artist case_maclaim, was inspired by our work supporting people with mental health problems. It shows someone stopping in a place of safety, pausing to gather and reflect on life, before taking a step into the future. It was based on a sketch of one of our members from the time, who posed for it holding a broom handle.

Photo: Irena Przybyl

08/05/2026

Here at Back on Track we love creative arts and we love getting support from the community! So we were delighted when the lovely people at Red Line Theatre got in touch to say they were raising money for us through a new production at Salford Arts Theatre on Friday 15 May. Lived Experiences is seven original short plays on the broad theme of mental health, and should be an entertaining and thought provoking night. Tickets are available now: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/krebxwxeaeje

Liz from Back on Track was recently on Salford City Radio along with the producers and authors of Lived Experience - you can listen to that here: https://player.autopod.xyz/1287040

Liz is on from about 45 minutes, but listen to the whole thing if you can, it's all good!

17/04/2026

A group of our members recently got together to create Voices for Change, a guide based on their own experiences and the challenges they face.

The aim is to help employers to understand multiple disadvantage and how they can make their workplaces more inclusive. It's designed to be practical, honest and easy to use. We want employers to see that inclusive employment isn’t complicated, and it doesn’t require huge changes – just small, thoughtful actions that benefit everyone.

The guide is packed with insights, stats and lovely creative work so do have a flick through when you get a moment 😀

Voices for Change is a guide created by members of Back on Track to help employers to understand how they can make their workplaces more inclusive.

16/03/2026

Vacancy: Learning Coordinator
Salary: £29,759-£34,184 per year

Hi everyone, we have a vacancy to join the team in a rewarding and varied role. We're looking for an outstanding teacher who believes in learning as a vehicle for change - someone kind and inclusive who can support people facing disadvantage to achieve their potential.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday 25 March at 9am. The application pack is on our website - link in the comments.

27/02/2026

Vacancy: Learning Coordinator
Salary: £29,759-£34,184 per year

We have a great opportunity to join the Back on Track team as our new Learning Coordinator. We're looking for an outstanding teacher who believes in learning as a vehicle for change - someone kind and inclusive who can support people facing disadvantage to achieve their potential.

The deadline to apply is just a few days away - Tuesday 3 March at 9am - so don't delay! The application pack is on our website - link in the comments.

07/02/2026

We love this so much!

All the year nine classes at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls picked a charity to support as part of a scheme called First Give. 9A have chosen to support Back on Track! ❤️

They're raising awareness and fundraising for us, and have created this brilliant petition around giving people the chance to turn their lives around. Please join the class in their social action mission by signing and sharing today! 🙏

Turn People's Lives around Today

13/01/2026

New year - new job? A couple of fantastic opportunities to join the Back on Track team have just gone live on our website.

Firstly, as Progression Coordinator you will be teaching employability-related courses and providing progression support.

We are also looking for a Project Worker to join our GMIRS Wellbeing Service team, providing 1:1 wellbeing support and guidance to people on probation.

Both the roles are in the same salary range - £29,759 - £34,184 a year depending on experience. The deadline is Monday 26 January at 9am. For all the details go to our vacancies page now - link in the comments.

13/12/2025

Donate a hot meal to someone facing food poverty this Christmas

Our Christmas appeal has now reached 47% of target. Massive thanks to all the kind-hearted people who have donated so far. One left the following lovely message:

'You do such great work at Back on Track! A lovely team of people working to give really valuable help for people when they are struggling.'

Please support us today - link to donate in the comments 🙏

09/12/2025

Donate a hot meal to someone facing food poverty this Christmas

Our Christmas appeal has now reached 34% of our target - huge thanks to all those who have donated 🙏

Our volunteers are ready to serve up but we need to raise more to help everyone. Please donate today and spread festive cheer where it's needed most!

* link to donate in comments *

04/12/2025

Huge thanks to Story Contracting for their fabulous donation of £875! It was a pleasure to welcome MD Martin Smith (pictured here on the left alongside our new CEO Dave) to Back on Track today and show him around.

We're putting the money towards our Christmas appeal, distributing gifts and hot meals to people on low incomes. Thanks so much to everyone at Story for helping us spread a little festive cheer ❤️