Back on Track Manchester

Huge thanks to for delivering a masterclass on pickling to our members and Swan Kitchen volunteers. The group also learnt how to make nutritious rolls, which will be distributed by as part of their mission to deliver meals to families experiencing homelessness, women taking refuge in sheltered accommodation, food banks and schools supporting young people.

Our ‘Cooking Masterclass’ course has given our members the chance to expand their skills and creativity, exploring global cuisines.

Thanks to Holly and Eat Well for a great session!

“I feel like a real person again compared to before coming to Back on Track, when I was really isolated. It’s a safe place to come to where people accept me as I am.”

Our new impact report for 2025/26 is out now. Stats are important and there are plenty of those, but it's the human stories that we all remember best. There is real evidence of people's lives changing on every page, and we hope you'll see why we are so proud of the community we have created together.

You can read it online or download a copy from our website now

Our impact - 2025/26 - Back on Track Our work in context The map below shows the home postcodes of our 1138 members in 2025/26. It’s evidence that people came to Back on Track from all parts of Greater Manchester. We believe many people are not given a fair chance. We believe in a Greater Manchester where inequalities are reduced, wh...

An amazing collab in the Back on Track cafe this week! First the fabulous Zosima from Mama Z Filipino Kitchen came in to deliver a masterclass in our cooking course. She worked with our group to conjure up 50 delicious portions of chicken adobo (considered the national dish of the Philippines).

We then teamed up with our friends at Eat Well MCR to get the meals out to families living in temporary accommodation, women taking refuge in shelters, and families experiencing food poverty.

Thank you so much to Zosima (pictured here with our café manager Caron) for helping us to help the community 😍

Cooking with Mama Z

Vacancy: learning coordinator £29,759-£34,184

Thinking about a new job? Then stop what you're doing and read on!

The learning coordinator role is absolutely pivotal at Back on Track. It involves designing delivering a range of courses and activities, and we're looking for an outstanding teacher who is patient, kind, and inclusive. Sound like you? Then don't delay, click below to download the job pack now. Deadline is 9am on Tuesday 16 June.

Learning Coordinator - Back on Track 100% of our staff say they would recommend Back on Track as a great place to work