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Moss Side & Rusholme

There’s plenty to discover in Moss Side & Rusholme and surrounding areas! Home to acres of green space, a range of sports and leisure facilities, and a bunch a fantastic community activity providers. We’re encouraging you to unearth those hidden gems within walking distance of your home, get involved and help your neighbourhood move!

Follow @MCRactive on social and use #NeighbourhoodMoves when you’re finding new local discoveries.

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Local Providers:

Bee Pedal Ready

Bee Pedal Ready is a not-for-profit social enterprise creating inclusive opportunities for people to cycle, build confidence and learn practical bike maintenance skills. We specialise in supporting women, girls and underrepresented communities through Learn to Ride sessions, guided rides, Dr Bike repairs, maintenance workshops and community cycling events.

Our aim is to remove barriers to cycling by making it more accessible, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, helping people improve their health, wellbeing and confidence while connecting with their local community. 

Contact us: beepedalready@gmail.com

Birch Community Centre

Birch Community Centre is a registered charity based in Manchester that provides health, wellbeing, recreation, and leisure opportunities for the diverse local community. Operating out of a historic building, the centre hosts year-round activities, including music, dance, and wellness events, while offering adaptable venue hire for private and community groups.

Contact Us: 0161 224 4624 | info@birchcommunitycentre.co.uk

Families Against Violence

Families Against Violence

Families Against Violence (FAV) is a UK-based charity dedicated to reducing youth violence and supporting vulnerable young people and families. ]

Founded by James Gregory, FAV empowers youth aged 6–25 through mentoring, educational opportunities, weekly football coaching, and community youth clubs, fostering self-confidence, positive relationships, and safer neighbourhoods across Manchester.

Contact Us: 07860 872127

Friends Sporting Club

Friends Sporting Club is a Manchester-based community sports organisation founded in 2007.

Based at Alexandra Park, the club promotes cricket across all ages and skill levels, offering All Stars sessions for kids, women’s soft ball tournaments, senior teams, and annual community awards celebrating local players and volunteers.

Contact Us: 07886 410604 | friendssportingclubmanchester@gmail.com

Inspired Ripple Impact CIC

Inspired Ripple Impact CIC is an award-winning social enterprise based in Manchester, dedicated to empowering local communities through employability, leadership, and inclusion programmes.

We believe that small actions create powerful ripples of positive change.

MileShyClub

MileShyClub is a community wellbeing charity that helps people improve their physical and mental health through movement and connection. We support beginners of all ages and abilities with friendly running, walking and wellbeing activities in communities across Greater Manchester.

Whether someone is taking their first steps towards being more active, looking to improve their mental wellbeing, or simply wanting to meet new people, our welcoming team ensure that no one gets left behind.

We deliver across the Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Trafford boroughs in Altrincham, Bramhall, Cheadle, Chorlton, Longsight, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Partington, Sale, Sale Moor, Sale West, Salford Quays, Stretford, Swinton, Timperley, Urmston, Worsley and Wythenshawe.

Moss Side Boxing & Athletics Association

The Moss Side Boxing & Athletics Association is a registered Manchester charity and gym organisation.

Historically known as ‘Champs Camp’ at the Phil Martin Centre on Princess Road, the charity was founded in 1981 to provide physical recreation, youth development, and world-class boxing training to the local community

Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse

Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse is a registered charity based in Moss Side Manchester and has been in existence since the year 2000. 

We are a Multi Service Youth Hub for central Manchester and home to a range of services for Young People which include; Mental health, Careers advice and guidance, specialist programmes for young people 16-19 who are NEET. We have a Library for Young People, Sports sessions, Arts & Crafts, Youth Club, Music and Drama sessions.

We have meeting/training rooms, a sports hall, Dance studio, Music studio. We provide a space for young people to feel comfortable with a wide range of services under one roof.

We work with a range of partners to ensure we have something for everyone!

N-Gage

N-Gage is a Manchester-based youth charity supporting young people at risk of educational or social exclusion. Partnering with schools, police, and local councils, they deliver youth mentoring, family support, and community initiatives to tackle anti-social behaviour and help young people reach their full potential.

Contact Us: 07944 845835 | christie.spurling@n-gage.org.uk

The Place at Platt Lane

Our community hub offers a wide range of activities and support services for people of all ages.

We also offer free training and volunteering opportunities. There is always something happening at the hub, bringing people together, improving wellbeing, and providing practical support. To keep up to date with all our activities, events, and services, please visit and follow our Facebook page.

Contact us: Bookings@theplacefallowfield.co.uk  | 07984493515

Trinity House Community Resource Centre

Trinity House Community Resource Centre is a south Manchester charity supporting children, young people, parents, and older adults in Rusholme, Fallowfield, and Moss Side.

It provides vital local services including a community nursery, junior and senior youth clubs, a toy hub, holiday playschemes, one-to-one youth & family mentoring, and social programs for over-50s.

Contact Us: 0161 225 1064 | info@trinityhousecrc.org.uk

Walking Mums Club

Fresh air, being in nature, walking, talking, learning and hysterical laughing (we blame sleep deprivation!) are all great for you (and your baby).

That’s why Walking Mum’s Club was set up. We’ve built an inclusive community of parents who walk together across parks in Manchester, building new friendships, supporting each other and sharing stories of their parental journeys. Come and join us on a walk in your local park.

It’s a great way to link in to an amazing support network that may (often) lead to life long friends.

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Walking Mums Club

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N-Gage

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Friends Sporting Club

Families Against Violence
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MileShyClub

Local Discoveries

The Place at Platt Lane

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Bee Pedal Ready

Green Spaces

Birchfields Park

Green Spaces

Platt Fields Park

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Alexandra Park

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Moss Side Park

Green Spaces

Whitworth Park

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Union Chapel

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The Gym Group Fallowfield

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Birch Community Centre

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Platt Lane Sports Complex

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Alfurqan Islamic Centre

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Phil Martin Centre

Moss Side & Rusholme

There’s plenty to discover in Moss Side & Rusholme and surrounding areas! Home to acres of green space, a range of sports and leisure facilities, and a bunch a fantastic community activity providers. We’re encouraging you to unearth those hidden gems within walking distance of your home, get involved and help your neighbourhood move!