Using insights from our partnership with design organisation Humanly, Greater Manchester Combined Authority commissioned a new voluntary programme for people looking to progress closer to work. Delivered by the Growth Company and a range of local specialist partners, the programme has been developed to engage those who want or need support but are not engaging with other government funded provision.
In this interim report, The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and WPI Economics, commissioned by Centre for Ageing Better, look at how the programme has been set up, the impact of outreach and engagement and present some of the emerging findings for people over 50 accessing support.
A full impact and value for money report covering the first year of delivery is due to be published in Summer 2025.