Hello and welcome to Season 11 of Meet the Mancunian: social impact stories from Manchester. I’m your host, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, and I’m so glad you’re listening to my podcast today. This season, I’m proud to collaborate once again with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to highlight some of this year’s incredible nominees. These are personal stories of care, courage, and commitment— told in the voices of the people working quietly and passionately behind the scenes in our communities. Every Tuesday, I’ll bring you thoughtful conversations that explore what drives these changemakers, the impact they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. I hope you find their stories as moving and meaningful as I did. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on my website www.meetthemancunian.co.uk. Let’s discover the heart of Manchester—one story at a time. Podcast creatives designed by Mahua Roy