Save the Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Location: Kimpton Hotel, Manchester

We do things differently — and this event demonstrates it.

Step into the spotlight with Northern Grit, Sporting Glory — a bold new celebration of Manchester’s unstoppable women in sport. This is where Olympic and Paralympic legends, business trailblazers, and fearless changemakers come together to ignite ambition, spark investment, and showcase how Greater Manchester leads with heart, grit, and purpose.

Hosted by BBC Radio Manchester’s Stacey Copeland, the event features an electrifying lineup:

• Keely Hodgkinson MBE, Olympic Gold Medallist
• Steph Houghton MBE, former Lioness Captain
• Dominique Allen, Olympic Basketball Star
• …and many more inspiring names to be revealed.

You’ll also hear from the voices shaping the future:

• Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council
• Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Expect real talk — no filters. From athlete journeys to the power of investing in women and girls, we’ll explore what it truly means to back women’s sport from the park to the podium.

With three dynamic panels, a live auction, exclusive video features, and a room full of decision-makers and disruptors, this isn’t just an event — it’s a movement.

All proceeds go to the Greater Manchester Women’s Sports Foundations, fueling the next generation of sporting greatness.

Northern Grit, Sporting Glory: where stories are shared, futures are shaped, and history is made.
Be there. Be part of it.

Want to get involved? Sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://mcractive.com/northern-grit/

Contact [email protected] for further information

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