Moston & Newton Heath

Bridge 5 Mill is Manchester’s sustainable centre for social change, operating as an eco-friendly venue and community hub. They support progressive organizations, charities, and campaigners by providing affordable event venues, conference rooms, and workspace rentals focused on delivering environmental and social impact.

Contact: 0161 273 1736 | mail@bridge5mill.org.uk | Bookings: bookings@bridge5mill.org.uk

Church of the Apostles & St Cuthbert’s consists of two Anglican churches serving the Miles Platting community. They offer Christian worship services, host seasonal fairs, run local gardening projects, and organize free family activities to connect and support neighborhood residents.

Contact: 07887 601451 | cstar.manchester@yahoo.co.uk

Collyhurst & Moston Boxing Club is a charity providing affordable boxing training, fitness sessions, community activities, and school outreach programs aimed at supporting, empowering, and building confidence in young people across North Manchester.

Contact: 07359 475014 | 07832 983843 | Martinroberts.cmbc@yahoo.com

FC United of Manchester is a 100% fan-owned, community-benefit football club using sport as a force for good. Located in Moston, they deliver inclusive sports programs, youth coaching, and social initiatives while championing democratic fan ownership, community engagement, and accessible, affordable football for all local residents.

Contact: 0161 769 20051

Lalley Centre in Collyhurst supports the community through a food pantry, an organic allotment, and energy advice drop-ins. It empowers low-income families, the unemployed, and individuals facing homelessness by providing essential food, welfare benefits guidance, housing support, and social connection opportunities.

Contact: 0161 205 2754 | Lalleycentre@caritassalford.org.uk

Manchester North End Sports Club is a community‑focused organisation providing football and netball opportunities for children, young people and adults across North Manchester. We deliver inclusive, low‑cost sessions that support physical activity, confidence building, teamwork and personal development. Our club is built on community values, offering pathways for beginners through to developing players, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion and positive experiences.

Contact: 07506 016052 | mcrnorthendsportsclub@hotmail.com

Morrisso Health makes physical activity accessible across North Manchester. Our community provision includes strength and rehabilitation, falls prevention, menopause support, men’s health, older adults’ exercise and Deaf-friendly sessions. From seated movement to gym-based strength, we work across community venues, with FC United home to our Deaf & Hearing Together provision and activities..

Contact: 07504 831651 | info@morrissohealth.org.uk

NEPHRA Good Neighbours is a New Moston community charity offering weekly social activities, wellbeing classes, gardening, drop-in cafes, and local support groups for residents.

Contact: 0161 637 6788 / 07716 316026 | office@nephragoodneighbours.org.uk

Newton Heath Children’s Sure Start Centre provides vital community activities for families with children under five, including ‘Stay, Play and Learn’ groups, Baby Talk and Rhyme sessions, sensory room bookings, infant feeding support, and parenting courses.

Contact: 0161 510 0066 | r.smith@martenscroft.manchester.sch.uk

 North Manchester Community Partnership provides free community-focused activities and support programs. They offer English language classes, sewing, art, fitness sessions, women’s empowerment groups, coffee mornings, IT training, and drop-in advice services for form filling and benefits.

Contact: 07712 633654 | hello@nmcp.org.uk | gahmei@nmcp.org.uk

St George’s Youth & Community Association provides a community building in Collyhurst for local residents and organizations to rent or use, benefiting areas like Miles Platting and Ancoats. Volunteers also run evening play sessions.

Contact: 0161 834 9368 | stgeorgescommunitycentrem40@gmail.com

Stirling Centre is a community venue in Newton Heath managed by CSTAR, serving the local Miles Platting and Newton Heath areas. The facility hosts youth groups, services for older people, and a food bank, while offering a hall available for community and function hire.

Contact: 07922 644407 | cstar.manchester@yahoo.co.uk

Street Smartz is a community organisation based in North Manchester providing free football, personal development and positive activity sessions for children and young people. We focus on confidence building, physical activity, social development and creating safe, supportive environments for young people to thrive. Our programmes are designed to be inclusive, accessible and rooted in the needs of the local community.

Contact: 07506 016052 | Contact@streetsmartz.org.uk 

The Beautiful Minds – Embracing Ageing, UK exists to strengthen the wellbeing, confidence, and sense of belonging of people who face disadvantage in their everyday lives. Our work is guided by two main aims that help people feel supported, valued, and able to take part in community life. 1. Promoting Social Inclusion and 2. Preventing and Alleviating Poverty.

Contact: 07495 691026 | thebeautifulminds@gmail.com

The Medicare Foundation Tennis Programme is a community initiative that promotes health, inclusion, and social connection through free, accessible tennis sessions for people of all ages and abilities. Delivered in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), MCR Active, and local coaches, the programme provides weekly tennis activities, encourages active lifestyles, builds confidence, and reduces social isolation. It also supports children and young people through structured coaching that develops tennis skills, teamwork, discipline, and wellbeing, helping to create healthier and more connected communities.

Contact: 07725 883330 | admin@medicare-foundation.org