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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.
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Over the years, we’ve supported a diverse group of people to improve their life chances and in 2023-24:
Featured projects
Using Green Social Prescribing To Improve Wellbeing in Brinnington, Stockport
Connecting People with Nature in The Medlock Valley
Developing Green Skills in the Medlock Valley
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People who have gained new skills for employment:
“The service helped me gain the confidence to get the help that I needed & get me back into work” – Ruby’s Story
“I have anxiety and can be nervous in new places and with new people” – Amanda’s Story
“Work to me means being independent & being part of something” – Pat’s Story
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People who are active in their neighbourhoods and communities:
“I train local residents on how to grow nutritious food” – Thomas’ Story
“I joined the project when I retired to give my life a focus” – Bernadette’s Story
“It’s local residents saying this is what I want for my community” – Mark’s Story
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People who have an improved sense of wellbeing:
“I’m going on weekly walks to stay connected with nature” – Michael’s Story
“Normally I’m stuck in the house. It gave me something to do” – Mag’s Story
“Our confidence was boosted, we felt ready to take on our interviews” – Katisia & Isandra’s story
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People who are living warm and well in their home:
“Shammy was a great help, I understand everything better now” – Dorothy’s Story
“It’s changed my life & given me back my independence” – Jonny’s Story
“They were quick and polite workers, I’m over the moon with my new boiler” – Wallace’s Story
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