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GMYN is recruiting a Disability and Neurodivergence Programme Coordinator
We are looking for a Programme Coordinator to primarily lead our transformative project, MCR Social. An exciting project that supports disabled and neurodivergent young people aged 14–17 to take part in social activities they choose, building confidence, independence, and friendships. Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in developing GMYN’s wider Disability and Neurodiversity […]
Kick-start your career with GMYN’s new Business Administrator Apprenticeship
We’re excited to share a fantastic new opportunity for a young person looking to take their first step into the world of work, as applications are now open for our new Business Administrator Apprenticeship. This is an exciting chance to join the GMYN team while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, gaining […]
Westwood Recruitment generously funds work readiness programmes for a second year
We’re incredibly proud to share that Westwood Recruitment has renewed its funding for our work readiness programmes for a second year, committing £23,100 across 2026 to support young people who are furthest from employment. Westwood Recruitment’s initial £23,100 came at a critical time. Thanks to their support in 2025, we didn’t just keep the lights […]
Launching our new care-experienced youth voice programme across Greater Manchester
This month, we’re excited to launch a new three-year programme which places the voices of care-experienced young people at its heart. Thanks to funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, this work will focus on making sure young people’s lived experience genuinely shapes decisions about accommodation, transition support and the wider system change across Greater Manchester’s […]
Bringing young people together for our first GM Care Leaver Football Tournament
“I was really nervous at the start of the day as I didn’t really know anyone, but I had the best day, and we made it to the final!” – GMYN Young Person On Thursday 20th of November, GMYN worked in partnership with GMI Construction, Bolton Wanderers in the Community, Bolton College and local authorities […]
Double the impact of your donation this December
Our Big Give Christmas Campaign has returned for a second year running with all donations to GMYN being doubled this festive season.
GMYN care leavers draw on their lived experiences to create vital training for Greater Manchester housing providers
A group of care experienced young people from GMYN have helped create new training for staff at housing providers across Greater Manchester.
‘GMYN gives you opportunities to try things you’ve never tried before’: Young people share experiences and memories at end of programme celebration
Care experienced young people have shared their memories and experiences at an end of programme celebration.
Young people tell the BBC that GMYN’s youth voice session has ‘destigmatised’ ADHD and made it something to be proud of
Young people who attend GMYN’s ADHD youth voice sessions have told the BBC that the group has ‘destigmatised’ the condition and made it something to be proud of.
