August News Roundup: MP Visit, Urban Gardening, and Social Value
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Growth in the Community is a monthly roundup of the latest employment, justice, and health support news from the Growth Company.
- August's edition covers everything from an MP's visit to an employment support programme in South Yorkshire to an innovative gardening project in Manchester.
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This month's edition of our monthly newsletter shines a light on the world of employment, justice, and health support. Find out why an MP visited our Doncaster office and discover how green spaces are helping people in Greater Manchester learn new skills and improve their wellbeing.
Delivering Social Value in Greater Manchester
Working Well: Support to Succeed is helping participants improve their prospects and empowering staff to achieve more, all while producing wider benefits for Greater Manchester.
MP Visit Highlights Impact of Employment Services in South Yorkshire
Sally Jameson, MP for Doncaster Central, met with our South Yorkshire team to learn how local employment services have been supporting people into sustainable work.
How Green Spaces are Boosting Wellbeing in Manchester
The National Trust’s Castlefield Viaduct project is helping participants from the Working Well: Support to Succeed programme to connect with nature and build new skills through hands-on workshops delivered by Sow the City.
Spotlight On . . . Justice
Our justice programmes provide support for people in prison and on probation, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing reoffending rates.
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