Common Ground Community Wellbeing Project
Common Ground is a free 5-week, closed group programme for adults between 21 and 40 across Greater Manchester funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Whether you're feeling stressed, disconnected, anxious or overwhelemed, this is a space to pause, connect with others and feel supported through it.
No diagnostics needed. No waiting lists. Just a warm, welcoming group of people navigating similar things who you can seek support from.
This might be for you if you:
Are feeling isolated, low or burnt out
Are going through a difficult period or life transition
Want to connect with others without it being too clinical or serious
Haven't always felt seen or understood in traditional wellbeing services
Want early support before things feel harder to manage
We are now recruiting for the Bolton Cohort with the session dates being: Thursday 8th October, 2026 Thursday 22nd October, 2026 Thursday 5th November, 2026 Thursday 19th November, 2026 Thursday 3rd December, 2026
Stockport Coming - January 2027
Salford Coming - March 2027
How to refer:
Common Ground welcomes self referrals as well as those from social prescribers, community organisations and VCSE networks. The programme is designed for those experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties. A short screening process ensures the programme is a good fit. A waiting list will also be available if the different cohorts fill up.
Prior to completing the referral application for, please review the project overview document to ascertain whether the inclusion criteria is met.
Once the application form has been completed, the RNR Therapies CIC team will be in touch in due course with updates on the progress of your expression of interest and referral.
Referral
Please complete the form below as openly and honestly as possible. This information helps us ensure the programme is suitable, safe and supportive for everyone involved.
Please note:
Common Ground is not a therapy or crisis support service and may not be suitable for individuals currently requiring urgent or intensive mental health support. It is a 5 week programme of which the expectation is that you attend the full course.