Greater Manchester Moving

08/10/2026

Watch: Why listening to young people really matters 🎥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-vCSC0nGow

When we take time to listen, children and young people are more likely to feel confident, respected and part of what’s happening.

And for coaches and welfare officers, putting young people at the centre helps create safer, more welcoming environments.

If you’re looking for ideas on how to do this, Play Their Way has some really helpful resources:
https://www.playtheirway.org/resources/all-resources/

Let’s keep working together to make sure every young person feels heard and valued.

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

22/09/2026

Do people in your club feel heard, valued and understood?

The way we listen shapes people's experience of sport and physical activity. In November, join us for an interactive workshop exploring how active listening can build trust, strengthen relationships and create more inclusive environments.

This is designed for coaches, volunteers, club committee members and anyone supporting children, young people or adults in sport and physical activity settings.

📅 10 November, 6.30pm to 8pm, online

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing-a-listening-culture-for-sport-tickets-1993019058655

Build clubs where people feel heard, valued and understood.

15/09/2026

Safeguarding adults in sport: would you know what to do if a concern was raised?

Join this practical online workshop to strengthen your understanding of adult and build confidence in recognising and responding to concerns.

This training is ideal for coaches, volunteers and anyone supporting adults in and physical activity settings.

📅 26 October, 6pm to 9pm, online

Book your place:

This course will build confidence to recognise and respond effectively to adult safeguarding concerns.

14/09/2026

Young people’s mental wellbeing matters. 🗣️🤸🏀

As coaches, volunteers and activity leaders, we can all play a part in creating positive environments where young people feel supported and able to thrive.

Mind's free Handbook for Coaches and Wellbeing Activity offers practical tips and activities to support young people's wellbeing through sport and physical activity. They've also worked with young people to co-produce a range of resources and guidance.

Find out more here: 🔗 https://www.mind.org.uk/physical-activity/mental-health-in-the-sport-and-physical-activity-sector/physical-activity-for-young-people/

We've co-produced resources on how to better support young people experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, a mental health problem.

08/09/2026

Neurodiversity in sport: are you confident supporting neurodivergent participants?

Our upcoming practical session covers ADHD, autism and dyspraxia, alongside simple approaches that can help make sport and physical activity more inclusive for everyone.

📅 22 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
National Cycling Centre, Manchester

Join us for free helpful guidance at our session next month: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodivergence-inclusion-training-accesssport-tickets-1994125867149

Neurodivergence Inclusion Training builds confidence, knowledge and skills to deliver inclusive sport, creating positive experiences for all

18/08/2026

Thinking about applying to the Movement Fund?🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

To make things easier, we've pulled together a new 3-page guide containing the key information applicants need in one place.

The resource is designed to help organisations to understand:
• The aims of the fund
• Who can apply
• What can be funded
• Top tips for applicants
• How to apply, and who can help

If you work with local groups, clubs or organisations that are helping people move more, we'd love you to share this resource through your networks.

👉 Read the guide here:https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Movement-Fund-Info-Aug-2026.pdf

Together, we can help more organisations access funding and create opportunities for people across Greater Manchester to be active.

17/08/2026

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

That's the key message from our Greater Manchester Leisure Operator and National Governing Body Safeguarding Forum. By bringing partners together, we're building stronger relationships, sharing learning and helping create safer, more positive sporting environments across Greater Manchester.

🎥 Watch this reel to hear why collaboration matters and what clubs need to know.

📖 Read more in our blog: https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/partner-story/how-were-enabling-safer-sport-through-leading-supporting-and-connecting/

📧 Got a question? We'd love to hear from you: [email protected]

13/08/2026

Brilliant to see young people’s voices at the heart campaign.

StreetGames’ new campaign highlights the vital need for this work, putting young people's voices front and centre and shining a spotlight on the life changing impact that community sport can have.

Follow to keep up to date with the latest campaign videos, and find out more on their website: https://www.streetgames.org/campaigns/upmystreet/

10/08/2026

When we hear the word 'safeguarding', many of us think of designated leads, policies or training.

👉 But safeguarding is everyone's role.

Every interaction, every programme and every decision contributes to whether people feel safe, welcome and supported to take part.

Read how we're helping to change the culture around safeguarding:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/partner-story/were-playing-our-part-to-change-the-culture-around-safeguarding/

Greater Manchester Moving believe safeguarding and welfare should sit at the centre of everything we do, because positive experiences of physical activity can only happen when people feel protected, respected and supported.

06/08/2026

Sometimes, “I’m OK” doesn’t tell the whole story.

This short video is a powerful reminder of why it’s so important to look beyond what young people say, and why we must create environments where they feel safe and understood.

Ready to learn how to play your part? If you work with children and young people, you can build these skills at one of our upcoming fully-funded trainings.

Join our Trauma-Informed Approaches to Sport and Physical Activity training:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-informed-approaches-to-sport-and-physical-activity-tickets-1989902918195

You can also find videos, resources and guidance here:
https://nwgnetwork.org/voices-in-sport/

By working together, we can help create spaces where every young person feels able to take part and be themselves.