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Supporting people to improve their life chances
GREATER MANCHESTER
About Groundwork Greater Manchester
Our Impact
Supporting people to improve their life chances
Groundwork supports people to improve their life chances so that everyone in Greater Manchester can feel good in themselves, live warm and well in their homes, have meaningful connections with others and work in fulfilling, futureproofed careers.
read more about our ambition
Over the years, we’ve supported a diverse group of people to improve their life chances and in 2023-24:
Featured projects
Supporting people who are out of work due to health reasons to restart their career
Preparing Salford residents who are furthest from the job market to pursue their dreams
Supporting Young People To Start A Career In The Green Economy
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People who have gained new skills for employment:
“He helped me build my confidence and supported me when I doubted myself” – Marie’s Story
“He made me realise I had the potential to achieve my goals” – Annie’s Story
“Everyone is knowledgeable and they don’t mind showing us how it’s done” – Jenson’s Story
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People who are active in their neighbourhoods and communities:
“I like volunteering at the garden because I get to see things blossom” – Lottie’s Story
“Normally I’m stuck in the house. It gave me something to do” – Mag’s Story
“We’re going to put nice plants in and things for when people come over” – Dan’s Story
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People who have an improved sense of wellbeing:
“I’m more in control of my emotions now” – Declan’s Story
“My self-esteem has improved and my anxiety has reduced” – Theo’s Story
“After so long in a hospital ward, being out in nature felt like a new lease on life” – James’ Story
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People who are living warm and well in their home:
“My condensing boiler was broken, and I couldn’t get help” – Joan’s Story
“My home was very damp and now it is nice and warm and dry” – Margaret’s Story
“The house is already much warmer, we’ve seen a massive improvement” – Sally and Rachel’s story
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