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Pioneering approach to support young people five times more likely to be out of work

Programme launched to break cycle of poor mental health and youth unemployment

In a pioneering approach to support young people five times more likely to be out of work. People’s Health Trust has launched a new programme in three cities in England.

Homes for Health Gorton

The project is establishing a Black-led tenants pressure group aimed at addressing challenges faced by Black Caribbean and African tenants who rent from private landlords in Gorton, Manchester. Many tenants…

Caribbean and African Health Network - 'Tenants don't get what they deserve'

As part of our Homes for Health collaboration, Augustina, a member of CAHN in Manchester, speaks about the poor conditions of her previous home, the lack of repairs from her…

Reform Radio: Helping young people achieve their dreams

Rachel Rogers, Director of The Gorton Takeover, shares how Reform Radio is enabling young people to develop crucial digital creative skills to support them to achieve their goals.

The Gorton Takeover - Reform Radio

This two-year project delivered weekly dance, art, radio and digital skills sessions for unemployed young adults and their children living in Gorton, an inner-city area of Manchester. Education, skills and…

Living Wage Places schemes exceed targets in 2021

Strong local economies and stable employment that pays at least the real Living Wage, have a big impact on our health. This is why People’s Health Trust is one of…

Thousands of people get a pay rise as Living Wage Places scheme gains momentum

The Living Wage Places scheme aims to inspire whole towns, cities and regions to pay residents the real Living Wage. In just two years thousands of people have secured a…

Staying creative in lockdown

Taking part in creative activities and staying connected have become vital to support wellbeing as the country gets used to a new normal. Reform Radio support local people to develop…

MaD Theatre Company

MaD Theatre Company is a charitable organisation, which provides drama workshops for young people and adults living in Greater Manchester. Over a year ago, MaD Theatre Company facilitated drama sessions…

Living Wage milestone

The Living Wage Foundation is celebrating its 5,000th Living Wage employer, with the University of Manchester joining the growing movement of responsible employers. The commitment to pay the real Living…

Ethiopian community

The Ethiopian Community Association of Greater Manchester recently held an event to bring the community together. Members of the Ethiopian Family Learning Group came together for an event which included…