Upcoming Training and Events

Here are the lastest training and events from the GM Moving team and our trusted partners.

Sports Partnerships

Buddle: Positive Experiences for All People

🗓️ Wednesday, 21 January, 2026 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:30 PM | 📍 Free, House of Sport, Manchester
Boost participant experience by exploring and planning what makes activities engaging and inclusive.
Who should attend? Volunteers, coaches, club committee members, and staff delivering sport and physical activity across Greater Manchester.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/positive-experiences-for-all-people-buddle-tickets-1829194412729

Buddle: Creating a Marketing Strategy

🗓️ Thursday, 26 February, 2026 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Learn to grow your club with marketing skills, social media tips, and a clear strategy and action plan.
Who should attend? Volunteers, coaches, club committee members, and staff delivering sport and physical activity across Greater Manchester.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a-marketing-strategy-buddle-tickets-1833319561159 

Children and Young People

Greater Manchester Opening School Facilities Network Event

🗓️ Monday, 2 February, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM | 📍 Failsworth Sports Campus
Connect with colleagues looking to provide safe spaces for children and young people in the local community outside of the school day.
Who should attend? School facility managers, school business managers, headteachers, and organisations working with children and young people.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greater-manchester-opening-school-facilities-network-event-tickets-1974892750379

Welfare and Safeguarding

UK Coaching: Safeguarding and Protecting Children

🗓️ Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 | 🕡 6:15 – 9:15 PM | 📍 £10, The Met, Bury
Learn how to recognise and respond to child neglect and abuse. 
Who should attend? Volunteers, coaches, and staff working with children in sports and physical activity.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguarding-and-protecting-children-uk-coaching

NWG Network: Active Bystander Training

🗓️ Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Learn how and when to safely intervene to help keep sport a safer environment for all.
Who should attend? Volunteers and staff working with children and young people in sports across the North West.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/active-bystander-training-nwg-network-tickets-1828818578599

Funding

Sport England Movement Fund: Meet the Funder

🗓️ Wednesday, 11 February, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM | 💻 Free, Online
Join Sport England to learn about applying to their Movement Fund, with guidance to help you submit a strong and successful application.
Who should attend? Community groups, grassroots sports clubs, charities, local authorities, schools, and organisations supporting people to be active in GM, especially those working with underrepresented or less active communities.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sport-england-movement-fund-meet-the-funder-tickets-1977591000919

Buddle: Raising Money

🗓️ Thursday, 26 March, 2026 | 🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM | 📍 Free, House of Sport, Manchester
Get practical tips on fundraising, grants, and strategy to boost your club’s financial sustainability.
Who should attend? Volunteers, coaches, club committee members, and staff delivering sport and physical activity across Greater Manchester.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/raising-money-buddle-tickets-1833367614889