Our Reach: Manchester
Action Tutoring launched in Manchester in 2025 and since then, we have worked with volunteers to deliver tutoring programmes in a number of schools across the city.
This page covers why and where we work in Manchester, our impact in the city and how you can get involved.
Co-op Academy Failsworth
secondary SchoolWilmslow High School
secondary SchoolBramhall High School
secondary SchoolStockport Academy
secondary SchoolThe Elton High School
secondary SchoolGreat Academy Ashton
secondary SchoolCo-op Academy Swinton
secondary SchoolWhy volunteer as a tutor in Manchester?
Our decision to work in Manchester stems from our commitment to addressing educational inequality where the need is greatest. Many pupils face significant challenges that impact their learning.
Recent figures highlight the pressing need for additional support across the region:
- 45.7% of children educated in Manchester schools are eligible for Free School Meals: this is in contrast to the rest of England, where 23.8% of children are eligible.
- Around 44% of children were living in poverty in 2023, 3rd highest percentage in the UK.
These statistics underscore the significant challenges faced by many young people in Manchester. Growing up in poverty can result in challenges that lead to lower academic attainment and, once they finish school, reduced opportunities for further education, training or employment.
By providing targeted, high-quality tutoring, Action Tutoring aims to mitigate these effects, helping to build academic confidence and unlock pupils’ potential. Whether you choose to tutor online or face-to-face, you can help transform a child’s confidence, grades, and future options.
Action Tutoring‘s impact in Manchester
Action Tutoring launched in Manchester in 2025 and has since expanded its reach, working with multiple schools across the city to provide high-quality tutoring in maths and English. Our volunteers play a crucial role in closing the attainment gap and boosting the confidence of disadvantaged pupils.
Our national impact, reflecting the work done across all our regions including Manchester, demonstrates the effectiveness of our programmes:
Take part in our fundraising events in Manchester
Fundraising efforts make a tangible difference to our work, enabling us to provide essential resources to our pupils and train our dedicated volunteer tutors.
Our fundraising page has more information about upcoming events in and around your area.
Some of our current volunteering opportunities in Manchester take place with pupils from the following partner schools:
Secondary
- Co-op Academy Failsworth
- Wilmslow High School
- Bramhall High School
- Stockport Academy
- The Elton High School
- Great Academy Ashton
- Co-op Academy Swinton
Find out more information about becoming a volunteer or partnering as a school in Manchester.
Manchester Programme Team
- Gabi Cumming (Programme Manager)
- Elsie Holmes (Manchester Programme Coordinator)
- Iwan Phillips (Manchester Programme Coordinator)
