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Manchester Young Lives Manchester Young Lives is a registered charity that works with children & young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Manchester.

About Us

Our work was originally centred on the development and management of adventure playgrounds in Ardwick, Moss Side, Hulme, and Wythenshawe. In recent years we have successfully developed a number of youth work and educational/training programmes, particularly targeted at children and young people at risk of social exclusion. The culmination of these efforts was the establishment of Manchester Young Lives Independent School in 2010. We believe the integration of play, confidence building, and education within an informal and supportive environment provides a genuine opportunity for early intervention with children and young people who are at risk of falling outside mainstream services and becoming involved in anti-social and risky behaviours. Our work includes
•Adventure playgrounds – Providing year-round after school and holiday open access play facilities for 5-14 year olds. A safe and supportive environment for children and families.
•Independent School – The A6, Moss Side and Wythenshawe Education Centres provide full time education provision for 14-16 year olds not attending mainstream school. Offering a broad and balanced curriculum and qualifications (including GCSE and Functional Skills), the school aims to support young people in the completion of their secondary education, and in taking the next steps to further learning and employment.
•Youth engagement projects – Based at four of our centres, these projects offer a range of centre based and outreach provision aimed at developing personal and social skills and supporting young people into education, training and employment
•A purpose built youth fitness centre in Ardwick. Funded by Sport England.

Moss Side learners got stuck into the latest DIY project, working together to build something amazing.Building a shed is...
21/10/2026

Moss Side learners got stuck into the latest DIY project, working together to build something amazing.

Building a shed isn't about putting the parts together, its about teamwork, communication, problem-solving, sharing skills, and supporting each other along the way.

From measuring, building and finishing, every helping hand makes a difference. It might take a little patience, plenty of effort and a few laughs along the way, but the end result is worth it.

The best part? Its not just a shed were building - its stronger teamwork, new skills, and a real sense of achievement.

Cooking: An essential life skill for every learner!At Moss Side centre, cooking is so much more than preparing food- its...
20/10/2026

Cooking: An essential life skill for every learner!

At Moss Side centre, cooking is so much more than preparing food- its an essential life skill that empowers learners to become independent, confident and responsible.

Through cooking, learners develop valuable skills such as

Independence: learning to prepare their own meals and take care of themselves

Maths skills: measuring ingredients, weighing, counting, and following quantities

Literacy skills: reading recipes, following instructions and learning new vocabulary

Teamwork and communication: sharing tasks, cooperating and working together

Problem solving: making choices, adapting recipes and problem solving

Healthy living: understanding nutrition and making healthier food choices

Safety and responsibility: practicing hygiene, handling equipment safely and keeping the kitchen clean

Most importantly, cooking gives learners a sense of achievement and pride in what they can do for themselves. Every meal prepared is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build confidence in every day life.

Teaching learners not just how to learn, but how to live independently

Moss Side learners visited a local jobs fair, giving them the opportunity to explore employment opportunities, meet empl...
19/10/2026

Moss Side learners visited a local jobs fair, giving them the opportunity to explore employment opportunities, meet employers and learn more about the different career paths available within our community.

It was a great opportunity to connect with organsiations, gain valuable information and encourage people to take positive steps towards employment and personal development.

At Manchester Young Lives we are committed to creating opportunities and helping learners build brighter futures.

A huge congratulations to our Tough Mudders for raising over £4,600 for our Stepping Stones Appeal on Saturday! Our team...
13/10/2026

A huge congratulations to our Tough Mudders for raising over £4,600 for our Stepping Stones Appeal on Saturday!

Our team faced mud, rain, electric shocks and vats of cold water, working together to get over the obstacles and complete the course 💪

A huge thank you to the team from Palatine Private Equity whose monumental efforts (and willingness to get very muddy) provided a huge boost to our fundraising goals 😊

All funds raised during this Tough Mudder will go towards our Stepping Stones Appeal to rebuild The Addy's Adventure playground which, after over 20 years of continuous use, is in need of refurbishment. We would also like to thank everyone who donated to our Tough Mudder team: any amount given, big or small, will make a huge difference to our appeal.

If you would like to reward the Tough Mudder team for their amazing efforts, there is still time to donate! To access our JustGiving page, either scan the QR code on the post, or follow the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/myl-campaign
Tough Mudder UK

Our October playscheme is back! 🍂🍂🍂Join us for a week of playscheme during the October half term, with games, arts and c...
11/10/2026

Our October playscheme is back! 🍂🍂🍂

Join us for a week of playscheme during the October half term, with games, arts and crafts, and seasonal activities all on offer!

Our playschemes are completely free of charge, and include a hot meal along with snacks and refreshments 😊

Play sessions run from 12-4 pm, Monday to Thursday at A6 and The Addy, and Tuesday to Friday at Moss Side. 🕑🕑

Make sure to scan the QR code on the poster to sign up to MCR Active before attending!

The last of the MYL Tough Mudders: our fantastic trustee, Jeff Mills!It's hard to believe, but our MYL and Palatine team...
09/10/2026

The last of the MYL Tough Mudders: our fantastic trustee, Jeff Mills!

It's hard to believe, but our MYL and Palatine team will be taking part in the Manchester Tough Mudder tomorrow!

Every pound raised during our sponsored Tough Mudder will go towards our Stepping Stones Appeal to rebuild The Addy's adventure playground which, after 25 years of continuous use, has reached the end of its useful lifespan 🙌 🙌 🙌

While he is looking forward to the big day, Jeff is now starting to dread the idea of the start line, but having worked with children and young people for over 40 years, he knows how to be adaptable and get himself to the end of the course!

If you would like to send Jeff and the team a last minute donation, and at the same time support the redevelopment of the Addy's playground, scan the QR code on the poster to access our JustGiving page.

We are looking for a volunteer to help us with our website! 🙌🙌🙌We want the Manchester Young Lives website to be an onlin...
08/10/2026

We are looking for a volunteer to help us with our website! 🙌🙌🙌

We want the Manchester Young Lives website to be an online space that can be easily accessed by children, young people, learners, parents, carers and corporate partners.

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who has experience working as either a website coder or website developer to help us to get our website up to scratch.

This role would require two hours of volunteering work per week for a period of two months, to identify issues with our current system and work with staff to make our website easy to use, and up to date.

We would be particularly keen to hear from you if you have any familiarity with WordPress, SiteGround and DIVI plugins (2019 version).

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch! For more information, please visit our website:

https://manchesteryounglives.org.uk/2026/10/06/websitedevelopervolunteer/


A huge congratulations to Vella Groups Marketing Executive, Talia Foxler, who raised over £700 for MYL on Sunday when sh...
08/10/2026

A huge congratulations to Vella Groups Marketing Executive, Talia Foxler, who raised over £700 for MYL on Sunday when she took part in a sponsored half marathon run!

This donation will go directly into our Stepping Stones Appeal to rebuild the Addy’s Adventure playground at our Wythenshawe site which, after over 20 years of continuous use, has reached the end of its useful lifespan.

Thank you, Talia, for all of your hard work and effort in training for the event, and for choosing MYL as your charity. Your efforts will have direct impact on the lives of the children and young people who we support!

If you did not get the opportunity to support Talia’s half marathon but would still like to support our Stepping Stones Appeal, you can sponsor our Tough Mudder team who are completing their own fundraising event this Saturday!


🌟 Come and discover Manchester Young Lives Wythenshawe Learning Hub! 🌟Looking for a supportive place to learn, build con...
07/10/2026

🌟 Come and discover Manchester Young Lives Wythenshawe Learning Hub! 🌟

Looking for a supportive place to learn, build confidence and take your next steps towards your future?

Our Open Days are a chance for young people aged 16–24 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to visit our Learning Hub in Wythenshawe, meet our friendly team and find out what we can offer.

💚 Small-group learning
📚 Maths & English qualifications
🛠️ Employability and life skills
🤝 Work placements & volunteering opportunities
🌱 A safe, flexible and nurturing environment

We believe learning is about more than qualifications. It’s about feeling safe, building confidence, developing independence and discovering what you’re capable of.

Come along to one of our Open Days and see where your next step could take you!

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Woodhouse Lane
Manchester
M229TF

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0161 437 5923

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