Bollyfit Active was founded by Shamime Jan and delivers women-only fitness sessions across the city with a focus on South Asian and BAME women.  #

Bollyfit Active’s vision is to: ‘empower women of all cultures, religions and races, creating a community of independent women united by fitness, health and well-being.’  The Bollyfit team delivers a variety of movement sessions, and walking.

Our aim is to bring communities together through our food banks, community shop, children and young people sessions, health and wellbeing sessions.

For more information, please contact 07751855229 or email shabz@rainbowsurprise.com

We want to improve the health & well being of the community by encouraging them to participate in different actvities such as walking, table tennis, exercise & Boccia.

Bike It Walk It! is a new cycling organisation based in North Manchester, developing and delivering cycling and walking activity in Heaton Park and in the North Manchester area, for women, children and all.

Contact Naz on bikeitwalkit@gmail.com

Al Hilal Regeneration in Cheetham & Crumpsall aims to provide opportunities and the right tools for individuals, enabling them to make better-informed choices for themselves and their families. We work with underprivileged youngsters and older adults to stimulate their personal passions through various engaging activities.

Contact 07933508903 or email admin@alhilalregen.org.uk

We are Communities for All (C4All) based in Cheetham Hill, which is an inner city area of Manchester, the area has a population of over 22,562.   The community in the area is very diverse as data from the Census showed, Cheetham Hill Road to be one of the most diverse streets in Britain.

As our principal aim is to support all the communities with the object of encouraging community cohesion, integration, improves social and economic inclusion.  Our aim is to engage all the community in what we do and always looking to improve the centre by working with partner agencies who can work with us to achieve our goals, their goals and the goals of the ward.

The centre is one of a kind in the area and offers initiatives like the following:- Youth club activities, pilates, walking groups, tuition, mixed martial arts, arts and crafts workshops, Health awareness talks (Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Schizophrenia, Asthma and Hay fever), social club, exercise classes, Boxercise, Badminton, Table tennis, community clean up days/litter picks, providing food hampers for needy families, helping other charities in the locality such as food banks and much more.  We work with those that are isolated in the community and many of those that do not have English as there first language.

For more information, please contact Mohammed Ali on 0161 205 6662

We want to improve the health & well being of the community by encouraging them to participate in different actvities such as walking, table tennis, exercise & Boccia.

The Rainbow Centre is a user led intergenerational volunteer project, serving Crumpsall and Cheetham Hill and surrounding areas with city wide and local projects. Our main purpose is to offer services run for and by local people, ensuring; equality, empowerment and enablement which is evident in the intergenerational presence of our participants, who determine and implement our activities, designed to increase training, education and employability with health and wellbeing at the heart of all we do to develop social connections, build resilience and independence to meet individual needs and aspirations.

Contact: 0161 740 1652 or email rainbowcentre1844@gmail.com

Address: 11–13 Humphrey Street, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 9JS

Let’s Walk! Flowhesion Women’s walking group. walking group for women. Healthy snacks, bottled water provided.

The group meets at 10am-1130am every fortnight in Crumpsall Park, Ash tree road, Manchester M8SRX. To get involved kindly ring: Shaheen Khan (Manchester Portfolio Manager – Flowhesion) 07878983605 or email shaheen.khan@flowhesion.org.uk.

Love Exploring is a free augmented reality app, allowing you to explore in many of Manchester’s parks – finding and having your photos taken with mini-beasts, planets or the dinosaurs of yesteryear!  A great fun and free activity for all the family.  The app also has quizzes, games and lots of useful information and history about the park you’re visiting.  Download the app, make your way to the locations with your phone’s camera and get exploring and snapping!

NMCP work with all residents across North Manchester, especially those facing barriers to social and economic inclusion, including people experiencing poverty, long-term unemployment, and poor mental or physical health, as well as disabled people, older adults, and all from the global majority.

We support individuals who are digitally excluded or isolated, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and improve wellbeing. Our inclusive approach ensures residents are empowered to participate fully in community life and local opportunities.

Gahmei Cheng – gahmei@nmcp.org.uk – Marketing

Marysia Bocquet – marysia@nmcp.org.uk – Community Lead

We offer and provide Wellbeing Services to the local people of North Manchester to increase their overall wellbeing by providing physical activities and learn opportunities. We connect individuals to the agencies and communities to access information/services that empower them to improve their confidence, enabling them to become resilient.  Our services/ activities are open to anyone living and working in the area.

Lead Contact: ruqia@hopewellmcr.org.uk

T4C Fitness (Time 4 Change Fitness) is a community-driven organisation that currently offers low-cost group fitness classes designed to support individuals at the beginning of their wellness journey. Our sessions based around M8 area and are focused on building confidence, strength, and consistency in a supportive, inclusive environment. We aim to break down barriers to physical activity, especially within underrepresented communities. In the near future, we plan to expand our reach by offering online classes to make fitness even more accessible.

Email – T4cfitness@gmail.com

Contact Number – 07790210009

Wai Yin Society is a pioneering community-led charity based in Greater Manchester, founded in 1988 by Hong Kong and Chinese women to support those facing domestic abuse, poverty, and isolation. Meaning “beautiful and intelligent,” Wai Yin reflects the dignity and strength of the communities it serves. Over 35 years, the organisation has expanded to support diverse ethnic groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and many others, providing culturally sensitive services across mental health, education, employment, safeguarding, and elder care.

Wai Yin partners with universities for co-produced research to improve health equity for ethnically diverse communities. The charity advocates for inclusion at national forums and influences healthcare policies. Recognised with prestigious awards and royal invitations, Wai Yin remains committed to empowering marginalised individuals through holistic support, community engagement, and cultural celebration, building resilient, inclusive communities across Manchester and beyond.

Contact 0161 833 0377 or email info@waiyin.org.uk

Address: 66-68 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JU

Community Hub activities including: walking, yoga, exercise classes, football, boxing , table tennis, pool.

For more information please contact 0161 870 6001 or email info@guidancehub.org

We currently offer, dance classes, family days, badminton, netball/basketball, we host a holiday club, & with ICC we now have armchair exercise on a Wednesday.

For more information, please contact Emma Lloyd at 07881 360179 or email OpsManager@iwhc.com