There is an Active Partnership in every County in England and GreaterSport is Greater Manchester’s Active Partnership. Last week, Active Partnerships from across the country came together to discuss how we can play our part in responding to the horrific crisis unfolding in Ukraine.
We fully recognise that the atrocities taking place in Ukraine are happening within the wider context of war and refugee plight right across the world. We stand not only with the people of Ukraine, but with all victims of war, and hope that together we can use the power of sport and physical activity to welcome, include and embrace all refugees.
These are incredibly sad, challenging times, but by working together as a national network we can and will make a difference. Sport and physical activity can help to unite communities, create solidarity, and rebuild happy and safe lives. Over the next few months, this will be needed more than ever before.
Today, Chris Boardman, Chair of Sport England, set off on his 8-day bike ride from Manchester to Paris.
Investment from NHS Greater Manchester is worth £2m over the next three years to March 2027.
Pedal for Paris will start in Greater Manchester next week.