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Greater Manchester Moving

Our shared mission: Active Lives For All

A movement of passionate people, communities and organisations united to improve the lives of people through movement, physical activity and sport

Why this mission matters

2,000+ Partners

Over 2,000 people were involved in developing the GM Moving in Action Strategy.

50.1% active

Children and young people in GM are now more active than ever.

5 Enablers

System maturity is increasing across our five enablers for long-term change.

61.2% active

Adult activity in GM is rising, narrowing the gap with national levels of 63.7%.

Story of the Work

2024-25 has been a year of valuable impact and whole-system collaboration.

Latest stories

Read about From learning to influence: Sharing the journey of place partnerships (2019–2025) 
A group of adults walking on a sunny day

From learning to influence: Sharing the journey of place partnerships (2019–2025) 

Read about Moving Learning Forward: How Bury Is Reimagining the School Day 
school children running in a playground, in blue and grey uniforms

Moving Learning Forward: How Bury Is Reimagining the School Day 

Read about Less is more: An active practice’s mission to improve community health through walking 
group of people outside standing in a semi circle smiling and happy

Less is more: An active practice’s mission to improve community health through walking 

Read about Workout series for people with amputation or limb-difference
A runner with lower leg amputation and prosthetic runs along a tarmac path in a park

Workout series for people with amputation or limb-difference