Greater Manchester Sports Partnership

The Greater Manchester Sports Partnership, operating under the charity number 1059115, is a registered UK charity committed to transforming lives through encouraging and enabling more movement, sport, and physical activity within the Greater Manchester region. The organization plays a strategic leadership role in supporting and delivering the GM Moving in Action strategy, a whole-system approach designed to increase physical activity and improve health outcomes across the area.

History and Identity

Previously trading under the name GreaterSport, the charity rebranded to Greater Manchester Moving in September 2023 to better reflect its mission and regional focus. This change aimed to unify and clarify the organization's role within the complex landscape of local sports and activity initiatives, emphasizing that movement and activity can take many forms beyond traditional sport. The rebrand also underscores the charity's dedication to making physical activity accessible and relevant to everyone in Greater Manchester, aligning closely with local government priorities and community needs.

Mission and Activities

Greater Manchester Moving exists to lead, support, and connect a diverse range of partners and stakeholders to create the conditions necessary for active lifestyles across the city region. Its approach is holistic and system-wide, involving coordination with local authorities, health agencies, community groups, and national bodies.

The charity is one of 42 Active Partnerships across England working collaboratively with Sport England to implement the national Uniting the Movement strategy at a local level. This network aims to foster sustainable increases in physical activity, addressing health inequalities and contributing to community wellbeing and cohesion.

Environmental and Strategic Commitments

In September 2024, Greater Manchester Moving published its first Environmental Sustainability Plan, demonstrating leadership in aligning its activities with broader goals to combat the climate emergency. The plan advocates for sustainable practices across the sport and physical activity sectors and promotes partnerships with organizations such as the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester, and various climate action groups to integrate environmental considerations into its work.

Impact and Vision

The charity's vision encompasses a Greater Manchester where everyone has the opportunity and encouragement to move more in ways that suit them, improving health, happiness, and social connectedness. By bringing together local partners and community resources, Greater Manchester Moving advances a coordinated effort to embed physical activity into daily life, reducing health inequalities and supporting economic and social development in the region.

As a pivotal organization within Greater Manchester's health and wellbeing landscape, Greater Manchester Moving continues to play a vital role in shaping a future where movement and physical activity are integral to community life.

Charity Number: 1059115
Also known as: GreaterSport (former trading name)
Region: Greater Manchester, England
Sector: Sport, Physical Activity, Health Promotion
Network: One of 42 Active Partnerships in England

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