Youth-Based Inclusive Programmes

Aim4Hope is a new organisation that is led by those with lived experience and was developed because the community were desperate for healthier activities that were accessible and affordable. We are determined to support young people who have little or no positive role models and women who are facing high levels of inactivity and low confidence.

We are a dynamic group of volunteers who have a range of skills from community youth work, academia, mentoring and sport development.

We will deliver fun and inclusive well-being sessions designed to support people who find it difficult to engage in their community, they may find it hard to try new things or meet new people. We empower them to live healthier lifestyles by focussing on both physical and mental wellbeing and through collaboration and teamwork we support them to develop their own resilience and self esteem.

Youth inactivity is a big concern in Manchester. We recognise many factors that contribute to youth inactivity in our communities, including sedentary lifestyles, lack of access to affordable recreational facilities, limited opportunities for physical activity and limited role models to inspire participation, and of course socio-economic factors. To address this issue, we recognise that we must collaborate with local government, community organisations, schools, and families so we can implement strategies to promote youth engagement in physical activities. We believe there are always solutions and that we will never give up on inspiring young people to get active and enjoy life.