Young People

Every Breath Matters

Are you aged 26 or under?

Join Choked Up for an afternoon exploring clean air, climate justice, and the right for everyone to breathe clean air.

What to expect?
Hear from an inspiring keynote speaker and connect with other young people passionate about creating healthier, fairer communities.

Explore a range of interactive stalls and activities led by youth campaigners from Choked Up and Teach the Future. Find out how to influence local decision-makers, and discover ways to get involved in campaigns for cleaner air.

University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR
Shared Topic Areas

GM Moving: Trauma Informed Approaches to Sport and Physical Activity

Learn how trauma-informed approaches can create safer, more supportive, and inclusive environments in sport and physical activity.

This training session explores how adopting a trauma-informed approach can help create safer, more inclusive, and supportive sporting environments for young people and adults. Participants will gain a better understanding of trauma, its impact on behaviour, wellbeing, and participation in sport, and how coaches, volunteers, and clubs can respond positively and effectively.

Online

Moss Side Together Festival 2026

Get ready for GOOD VIBES, family fun and a huge community celebration at the Moss Side Together Festival on Friday 24 July, 11am–3pm at Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Moss Side

This free family event is all about bringing the Moss Side community together for a positive day filled with music, laughter, culture and activities for all ages. Whether you’re bringing the kids, grandparents, friends or neighbours - everyone is welcome.

Expect:

Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4SL

Help women, girls and the LGBTQIA+ community feel safer using public transport

Join Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) paid focus group and share your experiences of using the Bee Network. Calico is working together with TfGM to develop a virtual reality (VR) training tool aimed at helping address gendered violence on public transport.

Calico is inviting women, girls and the LGBTQIA+ community aged 18+ to take part in focus groups to share their experiences using the Bee Network. Apply to take part and if you’re chosen, you’ll receive £50 for your travel and time.

Third Sector Lab: Google Ad Grants in 2026 - New Opportunities for Charity Advertisers

Find out about the current state of Google Ad Grants, the free ads that Google offers to charities. What types of ad you can run, recent changes to policies, and current best practice, with real-world examples of successful ad campaigns. The grant has changed a lot in the last year, with new features that make it a more useful way to boost your organisation’s profile.

The training is followed by a dedicated Q&A session.

Online
Shared Topic Areas

The ReUnion – Age Without Limits Day (10 June)

Join this free event in celebration of Age Without Limits Day!

Following on from successful performances at prestigious venues including Manchester (Royal Exchange Theatre), Oldham, Chester - You are invited to join Annette, Enid, Joan, Kinisha Yvonne (the cast) for this extra special performance.