Manifestive CIC News

Feedback on development programme

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:13:40 GMT

Recent Feedback on Our Development Programme, What We’ve Heard:

This is a few testimonies from our recent cohort of the development programme we run funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and ran by ManifestiveCIC.

Sport England Skate Programme: Week One at Lost Art

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:24:15 GMT

Sport England Skate Programme Launch at Lost Art

On Tuesday, we officially launched the Sport England skate programme at Lost Art. The session opened with a meaningful discussion on the culture of skateboarding and the vital role it plays in building connection, belonging and community.

Participants then heard from the inspirational Guy, who shared insight into the many creative and varied pathways skateboarding can lead to, both professionally and recreationally. Guy also generously shared copies of his magazine Vague, offering a tangible example of how skate culture can extend into creative practice.

The session concluded with coaching from Geff (@hallelewah), focusing on flat-ground fundamentals, beginning with the ollie. The level of progression achieved in just one hour was remarkable and highlighted the potential of the programme.

We are incredibly proud to be part of these young people’s journeys and look forward to seeing how their confidence and skills continue to grow.

Future Flourish Social Impact Report

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:50:58 GMT

A Social Impact Report on Wellbeing, Opportunity, and the Journey Beyond Care

Social Impact Report: Empowering Young People Through Creativity, Community & Wellbeing

We’re proud to share the latest insights from our youth-led Development Programme. An initiative designed to support some of the most vulnerable young people in our community. Over the past year, the programme has worked closely with up to twelve individuals aged 16–25 who identify as Care Leavers or young women facing the complex socio-economic challenges of transitioning out of the care system and into independent life.

Addressing Barriers, Building Foundations

For many participants, the journey into adulthood is made significantly harder by experiences of trauma, poor mental health, and ongoing instability. These barriers often stand in the way of securing paid employment or continuing education. Recognising this, our programme placed Health and Wellbeing at the heart of our work.

From the outset, we focused on helping young people strengthen their emotional resilience, develop tools for positive wellbeing, and access a safe, supportive community that understands their lived experiences.

A Creative Pathway to Education, Employment & Stability

As the programme developed, our goals expanded to include pathways into education, training, employment, and ultimately financial independence. We achieved this by combining creative practice with practical guidance:

Arts and cultural activities provided new ways for young people to express themselves, explore identity, and build confidence.
Experienced specialists and practitioners delivered workshops that encouraged skills development, self-reflection, and personal growth.
A welcoming peer community offered connection, belonging, and shared understanding crucial ingredients for long-term change.

Through these combined approaches, participants not only engaged in exciting and meaningful experiences but also discovered new possibilities for their futures.

A Growing Community of Strength

Perhaps the most powerful outcome of the programme has been the formation of a vibrant, supportive community of young people with shared experiences. Together, they have created a space defined by creativity, trust, and empowerment—one that will continue to support them well beyond the programme’s completion.

As we look ahead, this Social Impact Report highlights both the challenges these young people face and the transformative potential of youth-led, wellbeing centred development work. We remain committed to expanding this impact and ensuring more young people can access the stability, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.

For a more in-depth look at our findings and impact, please click the link below to read the full report.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JuG6xLnCUCrE53Hhhw9Ek26Yb1CxKewp/view?usp=share_link

Step In. Step Up. Move Free.

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:43:21 GMT

Discover skateboarding, running, and hiking with expert led sessions and Manifestive developmental support.

We’re excited to announce our new 3-stage FREE Movement Programme, supported by Sport England! ��

Get involved in a series of accessible, community centred activities designed to get you moving, learning, and connecting:

�� FREE Skateboard Coaching
Led by Skate GB–accredited coach @hhalleluwah

�� FREE Run Programme
Guided by qualified run coaches @2stepcollective and @deem.nad

�� FREE Quarterly Hikes
Led by experienced hike leader @zsdefenceacademy

Each stage is woven together with Manifestive developmental support, helping you build skills, confidence, and community along the way.

We kick things off 2nd December at Lost Art.

More details coming soon stay tuned! ✨

And a huge thank-you to everyone who plays National Lottery games—your support makes this possible. ��

Turn Your Everyday Shopping into Community Impact

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:44:40 GMT

Join Manifestive CIC on easyfundraising and help us raise vital funds every time you shop

�� Raise FREE Donations for Manifestive CIC Every Time You Shop!

You can now support Manifestive CIC every time you shop online — without spending a penny extra!

When you buy groceries, clothes, gifts, or even book a holiday, over 8,000+ retailers — including Tesco, M&S, John Lewis, eBay, Argos, ASOS, Booking.com and many more — will donate to us for FREE through easyfundraising .

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Every purchase you make can help us continue creating positive community impact. ��

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�� Share with friends, family, and colleagues — the more who join, the more we raise together!

Free Running Coaching for Young People

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:57:22 GMT

Build fitness, confidence, and community.

��‍♀️ Free Running Coaching for 16–25 Year Olds ��‍♂️

Join us for free running coaching sessions at Wavertree Athletics Centre, Liverpool (L15 4JH) — open to all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced runners!

�� Dates: Monday 17th November – Monday 22nd December 2025
�� Ages: 16–25
�� Cost: Completely free

Led by the amazing Alex Rigby , these sessions focus not only on improving your running technique but also on goal setting, resilience, and personal development . Expect a friendly, inclusive atmosphere and the chance to stay active, build confidence, and meet new people .

✨ What’s Included:

Expert coaching from Alex Rigby (donating his fee to �� https://centre56.org.uk ��)
Support with fitness and mindset goals
Community-focused sessions in a supportive environment

In partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund and Manifestive CIC ��

�� Location: Wavertree Athletics Centre, Wellington Road, Liverpool, L15 4JH
�� Register now – scan the QR code on the poster to sign up!

Co-op Local Community Fund

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:02:04 GMT

Co-op

Manifestive CIC is part of the @coopuk Local Community Fund. Download the Co-op App, become a member and choose our cause, so we can receive a share of £5m. https://coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/2emjkqln

Development Programme

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:04:15 GMT

4-Week Development Programme

�� Free 4-Week Development Programme for Young People (16–25) ��

Manifestive CIC is offering a free programme designed to help you grow, set goals, and discover your potential! ��

�� Learn through neuroscience, journaling, and professional coaching
�� Build confidence, focus, and motivation
�� Get ongoing support even after the sessions
�� Free of charge + travel costs covered

�� Starts: Monday, 10th November
�� Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
�� Where: First Person Project C.I.C, 6 Lodge Lane, Liverpool L8 0QH

Don’t miss out — spaces are limited!
�� Scan the QR code to register today.

Free Running Coaching

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:15:07 GMT

Ready to move, grow, and challenge yourself?

Manifestive CIC is launching a Free Running Coaching Programme designed to support young people aged 15 to 16 in building confidence, resilience, and personal development through movement.

Whether you're new to running or looking to improve your technique, this six-week course offers expert coaching in a friendly, inclusive environment. It’s not just about fitness—it’s about setting goals, building mental strength, and connecting with others

Programme Details:

Start Date: Wednesday 6th October 2025
Time: 5pm–6pm
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: Completely free
Age Group: 15–16 year olds

Locations:

Liverpool North Group: Chaffers Running Track, L22 3YX - View The Map →
Liverpool South Group: Location TBC
A total of 6 groups will run— 3 in the north and 3 in the south of the city

This programme is delivered in partnership with The National Lottery Community Fund , helping young people develop not just physical skills, but emotional resilience and a sense of purpose.

To register, please complete the form below.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something empowering.

Let’s run. Let’s grow. Let’s manifest something brilliant.

Funding

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:44:09 GMT

We have received funding from The National Lottery

��✨ Exciting News! ✨��

We’re over the moon to share that Manifestive CIC has been awarded a £18,200 grant from @tnlcommunityfund through the National Lottery Community Fund ��

This incredible support means we can continue bringing creative projects to young people across our community ��

A huge thank you to the National Lottery — your support makes everything we do possible ❤️

What’s coming next

��‍♀️ Six cohorts of our running programme across North & South Liverpool (first one starts 6th October)

�� Two listening events where young people can share their views on our six development-programme cohorts — hosted in Lodge Lane, Toxteth

We can’t wait to get started and make an even bigger impact together! ��

Feedback

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:36:21 GMT

Feedback from a parent

✨ Nothing feels better than parent feedback like this ✨
Today I received the kindest message from a parent who shared how much their child is growing and thriving. �� Moments like these are why I do what I do — to see young adults gain confidence, discover their strengths, and feel proud of themselves.

To all the families who take the time to share their experiences: thank you. Your words mean the world and keep me motivated to give my very best every single day. ��

Feeling Scene, Liverpool

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:18:01 GMT

The Ben Raemers Foundation

Fantastic day to be a part of. It's a pleasure to link with such a superb organisation.
Watch this video to see the important work the @thebenraemersfoundation do in memory of Ben, also to see the talented skate boarders

Liverpool has to offer. PS a little cameo from Chris at the end talking about the role they play in supporting young people in Liverpool.

Keep an eye out for a big skate boarding project hopefully coming soon with @lostartshop and @hhalleluwah

To keep in the loop and to see everything we have going on check out our socials.

SONG-WRITING & SONG-CRAFT PROGRAMME:

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:59:54 GMT

MANIFESTIVE CIC SONG-WRITING & SONG-CRAFT PROGRAMME: IN COLLABORATION WITH NICK ELLIS GOLDNOTE. FUNDED BY RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY FUND.

Stronger Happier Futures

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:46:33 GMT

THRIVE AND MANIFESTIVE IN PARTNERSHIP

We devised a youth led program to work with eight vulnerable young people who are not in education, employment, and training and who have already identified that poor wellbeing and mental health is their key barrier to work. Our primary focus lay with significantly improving young people’s Health and Well-being, however also focus on outcomes leading to securing education, employment and in the long term, income stability.

We worked intensively over a course of eight weeks to coach and remove financial barriers to wellbeing activities such as access to sport/exercise including being active in the community through existing local community projects that encourage social cohesion and creative sessions tailored to young people’s passions.

These activities were selected and suggested by our young people across three focus groups to ensure we were listening to young people experiencing poverty and actively removing their barriers to work and life. These focus groups were led by Manifestive CIC & Thrive CIC to ensure we are consistently responding to young people’s needs.

“I enjoyed the variety quite
immensely. It allowed me
and the others to express
our diverse interests and find
subject that we
unexpectedly enjoyed
together.”

O U R A P P R O A C H

THRIVE AND MANIFESTIVE IN PARTNERSHIP

The real success of the programme, and this is evidenced by the feedback and testimonials, was down to the variety and creativity of the sessions.

Our approach ensured that every participant experienced something new and varied, therefore stretching them out of their comfort zone. This enabled the highest levels of engagement and exposure to activities, communities and models that they would not previously have the opportunity to access.

Utilising coaching techniques we carefully created questions and reflections, for the young people to focus on their intention for the program through robust goal setting. Whilst paying attention to what they are learning about themselves, in addition, gathering transferable skills to be able to apply in pursuit of their on-going future goals and ambitions. Due to Manifestive's network we were able to provide the highest quality knowledge, engagement and expertise for each session and therefore enhance the programme attendee experience.

“I found the different sessions fun, although not all the sessions were my thing, I still was able to finish the days in a positive mindset. The activities that were chosen were a good choice too because despite them not always being for certain people, they were still carried out to
make sure everyone could get
some use out of it.”

THRIVE

A coffee shop with a difference; Thrive is loc ated in Liverpool City Centre and provides a safe space for care experienced/hard-to-reach young people from across the region.

Looking and feeling like a coffee shop, Thrive is a welcoming, stigma free environment where adults who are responsible for the well-being of some of our most vulnerable young people can meet, build rapport and connect the young people they care for to essential services. Thrive believes that all young people have the right to live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. A crucial factor in helping young people to reach their full
potential is supporting them to identify careers that matter most to them to help them become financially independent.

MANIFESTIVE

Manifestive CIC - Empowering young people to manifest their potential.

We work with what the person already has to foster the person they want to be.
We deliver training and facilitation, 1-1 & group coaching to young people across the North West.

Our aim is to offer expert development and support to young people, who primarily come from challenged backgrounds for example, care system, social economic challenges and mental health & well-being issues such as trauma. We utilise our expertise and experience in supporting and empowering young people on topics such as, but not exclusively; improving employability, building confidence, being more resilient, improving communication and in general helping to realise their potential.

Born to RUN

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:29:21 GMT

Working in partnership with 23 Foundation and Centre 56, we have provided 6 sessions of running coaching with a difference.

These sessions are for all abilities, and where designed to get people off the sofa, away from the screens, and outside with a group of their peers. As well as the physical development, we provide all round coacing and have also seen a huge impact on their confidence and overall mental wellbeing.

Full report coming soon