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Proud to be part of Manchester

Although we're based in the Lake District, our heart is in Manchester. We work alongside schools, youth groups and charities across the city to create life-changing outdoor experiences for Manchester’s young people.

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Working together across Manchester

We are proud to partner with organisations across Manchester to support schools, youth groups and communities..

Manchester City Council

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We Love Manchester

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Nacro

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UK Youth

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Young Manchester

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Manchester Community Central

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Supporting Manchester's Young People

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The centre hosts groups from across Manchester, meaning your support can help local young people access experiences that will stay with them for a lifetime.

School Partnerships

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Accessible Education for all

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Make an impact

There are many ways your organisation can support young people through Ghyll Head. From sponsoring visits to providing in-kind donations, every contribution helps create lasting change.

Partner with us

If you are a Manchester-based school, charity or youth organisation looking to provide life-changing outdoor experiences, we would love to work with you.

Sponsor a visit

If you’re interested in sponsoring or supporting a group visit and residential stay at Ghyll Head, we can help make this happen. This includes support for charities, youth and community groups, and a wide range of school groups.

A range of sponsorship options and tailored packages are available.

Donations

In addition to financial support, businesses can contribute social value through in-kind donations of goods or services. This may include outdoor equipment, educational resources, or professional support.

Your contributions help us enhance our programmes and better meet the needs of the children and young people we support.

Our impact

April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

Ghyll Head has continued to deliver life-changing outdoor experiences for young people across Manchester and beyond.

Our testimonials highlight the scale and depth of our impact - from the number of participants supported to the confidence, resilience, and personal growth developed during their time with us.

These achievements reflect the dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, and the transformative power of the outdoors.

7647

highest annual users

84

Manchester schools attended

3.9/4

school satisfaction

2014

record pod visits

8.8

pods rated “fabulous” (booking.com)

100%

workforce living locally

7 kwh

less energy used per user

60%

waste recycled (all food waste recycled