Supporting people to improve their life chances - Groundwork

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.

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Over the years, we’ve supported a diverse group of people to improve their life chances and in 2023-24:

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People who have gained new skills for employment:

“I became comfortable discussing physical and mental health concerns” – Chris’ Story
“I’m learning loads and feel like I could have been doing this ages ago” – Mary’s Story
“I will never return to prison because of the help they have given me” – Zak’s Story

People who are active in their neighbourhoods and communities:

People who have an improved sense of wellbeing:

People who are living warm and well in their home:

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