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Partner stories
Browse the diverse stories submitted by our partners to see the ways they’re taking action and creating impact across Greater Manchester. Use the filters to find stories that interest you.
Read about New partnership between GM Moving and The Guardian owners ahead of GM Walking Festival
GM Moving 
New partnership between GM Moving and The Guardian owners ahead of GM Walking Festival
Read about GM Moving CEO Hayley Lever self-publishes her first book: Leading From The Balcony
GM Moving 
GM Moving CEO Hayley Lever self-publishes her first book: Leading From The Balcony
Read about How Greater Manchester’s Visually Impaired Sports Day is rewriting the rules of inclusion
GM Moving 
How Greater Manchester’s Visually Impaired Sports Day is rewriting the rules of inclusion
Read about Life Leisure backs ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ helping women feel safer getting active after dark
Life Leisure 
Life Leisure backs ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ helping women feel safer getting active after dark
Read about Belonging, Movement and Meaningful Change: How Greenside Primary Transformed Wellbeing Through RISE Up and CAS
Belonging, Movement and Meaningful Change: How Greenside Primary Transformed Wellbeing Through RISE Up and CAS
Read about GM Moving pays tribute to Jo Taylor and her role in GM Moving In Action
GM Moving pays tribute to Jo Taylor and her role in GM Moving In Action
Read about GM Moving and Noisy Cricket to host joint event looking at movement and social care
GM Moving and Noisy Cricket to host joint event looking at movement and social care
Read about Grateful and privileged to lead
Mike Perls MBE 
Grateful and privileged to lead
Read about Walking the talk: Dogs, wellbeing, and Active Workplaces
Claire Marshall
Walking the talk: Dogs, wellbeing, and Active Workplaces
Read about What We’re Learning From Place: Reflections From Across Greater Manchester
What We’re Learning From Place: Reflections From Across Greater Manchester
Read about Race Equality Week 2026: Why change needs all of us
Umar Ahmed (Active Adults Equality Lead) 
Race Equality Week 2026: Why change needs all of us
Read about Empower Her: Lessons from a place-based approach to widening access to football
