Freedom Personal Safety (FPS) is a small but mighty non-profit tackling violence against women and girls. With support from the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, they’ve been delivering powerful, tailored sessions in local schools, helping young people and families build confidence, make safe choices, and navigate challenges. Every session they deliver is tailored to the […]
Today, Monday 30 June, sees the Greater Manchester partners’ launch of the Home Office ‘Safer Streets Summer Initiative’ aimed at reducing crime across our town centres and communities in our region. The initiative – known locally as Safe4Summer – is part of the Government’s mission to restore and strengthen local policing in communities and reduce […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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Greater Manchester leaders gather to tackle youth custody and promote lasting change
Last week, leaders from across youth justice, health, education, and local government gathered to celebrate the outcomes of SHiFT Manchester and launch the partnership’s second Programme. SHiFT Manchester is a partnership between SHiFT and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, and Manchester City Council. The event spotlighted the power of consistent, trusting […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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