New Bury Boxing Club was established through community-led programmes and has been running for nearly four years. In partnership with organisations such as Bolton Wanderers in the Community, The Great Lever and Farnworth Voice, and 1Message, the club has received Community Cohesion and Resilience funding. This funding supports efforts to strengthen community ties by educating young […]
How Street Doctors is helping to create safer streets
On Friday 13 June, Dan Diamond, our Partnership Lead at the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) joined other partners at a national showcase event hosted by StreetDoctors, an award-winning national charity. Held in Greater Manchester, Making the Streets Safer brought together leaders and changemakers from across the public, voluntary and youth sectors to explore how strong […]
RCT Hike to Kinder Scout Peak District
Over the Easter break, we partnered with Your Trust to deliver an inspiring outdoor experience for a small group of young people, taking them on a hike to Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Your Trust generously supported the trip by providing transportation and meals, enabling full participation from all attendees. Together, we completed a […]
A game-changer for schools and colleges: how the Education Hive is making a difference
Schools and colleges across Greater Manchester are facing difficulties in finding meaningful support for violence reduction. Wigan & Leigh College, however, have found that by accessing the Education Hive, they have been able to seek the resources, insights, and collaboration needed to respond quickly and effectively. Maxine Mealey, Assistant Principal at Wigan & Leigh College, […]
Strengthening Communities Through Football: Stockport County Community Trust
Stockport County Community Trust has been delivering a wide range of programs for young people in Adswood and Bridgehall. From June to October, the Trust ran weekly football sessions at the Adder Park MUGA and Bridge Hall MUGA, offering accessible, structured activities for young people aged 10 to 14. Over the course of five months, […]
Empowering Year 9 pupils in Stockport
With the help of PIE, a successful drop-down day for Year 9 pupils was arranged at Stockport Academy to provide students with the knowledge and skills to foster positive relationships, develop emotional resilience, and understand the impact of their actions on themselves and those around them. Hear from the organisations involved about their experiences on […]
Community Spotlight: Reece’s story – Another Chance
“This is the first time I’ve had support that actually helps and doesn’t judge me.” We provide 1:1 mentoring support to young people aged 14-25 involved in group-based serious violence. Our dedicated team support young people to reach their full potential, building on their strengths, and rediscovering their passions and interests. One of our Programme […]
Over November, four young people from New Bury Youth Voice were invited to spend the day with Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester for Safer and Stronger Communities, Kate Green. They were split into pairs for a day each. The first day started with the young people attending Greater Manchester’s Safe Drive Stay Alive event in […]
Community Spotlight: Empowering the Next Generation at Newhouse Academy
Over six inspiring weeks, Maverick Lab CIC delivered its Young Leaders Course to a group of male pupils from Newhouse Academy in Heywood. The program, designed to foster personal and professional growth, left a lasting impression on participants, school staff, and employers alike. A Pathway to the Future Funded by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction […]