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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 Stepping Hill embraces exercise as a key tool in recovery for its patients with help from Life Leisure
Lisa Arrandale (Active Communities Officer at Life Leisure) and Jan Sinclair (Senior Healthcare Public Health Nurse) with the Active Hospital kit bags.

Stepping Hill embraces exercise as a key tool in recovery for its patients with help from Life Leisure

Read about How Greater Manchester School Games Organisers are tackling inequalities through targeted delivery
children playing lacrosse in a school sports hall

How Greater Manchester School Games Organisers are tackling inequalities through targeted delivery

Read about What We’re Learning From Place: Reflections From Across Greater Manchester
Nicole smiles in front of a branded GM Moving background

What We’re Learning From Place: Reflections From Across Greater Manchester

Read about Life Leisure backs ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ helping women feel safer getting active after dark

Life Leisure backs ‘Let’s Lift the Curfew’ helping women feel safer getting active after dark