Creating a better world for older people
Taskforce is dedicated to reducing social isolation and to empower people over 50s through inclusive, age positive activities and wellbeing services.
Our mission is to improve the physical and mental health and build supportive networks for older people so that they can feel encouraged to participate in community life.
Our weekly activities are tailored specifically to build relationships & reduce loneliness; support physical health & mobility; stimulate cognitive wellbeing; and to enhance digital inclusion and confidence. Outreach services & Community campaigns and advocacy; Information, Advice & Guidance to support the wellbeing and reduce the cost of living of our members.
Age 50+
Age-friendly
INSPIRED TASKFORCE:
years of
community impact
10+
230+
members
5-6
days a week
28%
membership growth
WHAT WE DO
Something for everyone,
six days a week
All activities are free or low cost, open to anyone aged 50+ wherever you live across Greater Manchester.
"I used to stare at my four walls. Taskforce helped me get my confidence back. I never thought that would happen to me. I was a salesman; I had the gift of the gab! But when you lose connection with people, it does something to you. Now, I do the quiz every Tuesday and Thursday after exercise, and even at the Sunday Lunches! I am myself again..." - Member R.L
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the over-50s who've helped shape, build and strengthen our community. This is your day: a chance to connect, have fun, get informed and, most importantly, be celebrated. Come and be spoiled with:
🎶 Live music from Pete Williams; get ready to dance & sing along!
💃 Chair dance & Tai Chi demonstrations; join in or just enjoy the show!
☕ Delicious afternoon tea!
🎉 Amazing TOMBOLA to raise funds for the over 50s community!
National Older People's Day 2026
WHAT'S ON
Monday 28th September | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | St. Mary's Church Hall, Levenshulme
Plus FREE health checks on the day! Get your blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes checked. Our amazing health partners will be there too: Answer Cancer, Carbon Co-op, Big Life Group, NHS Manchester Talking Therapies, MAC Research, VoiceAbility and Manchester Local Care Organisation...come say hello & find out what support is out there for you.
We're honoured to be joined by the Lord Mayor and local councillors, who'll be celebrating YOU and everything our community has achieved. Bring a friend. Bring a neighbour. Just come!This is a FREE event, made possible through the generous legacy of John Saunders. Organised by Taskforce & Levenshulme Good Neighbours.
Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
Life gets complicated. We're here to help.
Not sure what you're entitled to? Drowning in paperwork? Don't know where to start?
Our free Information, Advice & Guidance service covers benefits, Blue Badges, bus passes, housing difficulties, official letters and more. Every Thursday 10am–12pm.
Contact us to book your appointment with Paul.
Mobile: 07724 713 563
DONATE
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue supporting older people across South Manchester. Funding opportunities for services for older people are becoming increasingly limited, so every donation(no matter how small) helps us keep our vital work going.
Whether it's £1, £5 or whatever you can afford, every pound goes directly towards keeping Inspired Taskforce running and supporting older people to stay connected, active and independent.
As a community, we can make a real difference.
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@INSPIREDTASKFORCE
All of our over 50’s activities are located in South Manchester,
Levenshulme, Longsight, Gorton and are easily accessible by bus.
Our activities are created by older people, for older people.