Our Mission

At Want That Change, our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals across Tameside by providing accessible, community-led support. We empower people to achieve better physical and mental health, build confidence, and gain the knowledge to take control of their own wellbeing.

Through education, peer support, and practical programmes, we help individuals develop sustainable lifestyle changes that reduce health inequalities and ease pressure on local health services.

Aligned with the government’s focus on preventative healthcare and community initiatives, we deliver early intervention and prevention-focused solutions designed to build healthier, happier communities.

Core Objectives

1. Health and Wellness Improvement

Objective:
Support individuals to manage and reverse chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, PCOS, and high cholesterol through preventive education and behaviour change.

KPIs:

  • Engage 100+ participants annually in health programmes

  • Achieve 75% participant-reported improvement in condition management and wellbeing

Activities:

  • Provide health MOTs, nutrition advice, exercise education, and one-to-one coaching

  • Deliver workshops focused on early intervention, sustainable lifestyle changes and health education.

2. Community Empowerment: Health, Purpose, and Fulfilment

Objective:
Enable people to improve wellbeing and find purpose through community-led health programmes building confidence and lasting habits.

KPIs:

  • Run 12+ group activities or workshops per year

  • 80% participant satisfaction rating on improved confidence and wellbeing

Activities:

  • Facilitate peer support groups, motivational talks, and skill-building sessions

  • Create accessible programmes fostering social connection and personal growth

3. Business Collaboration and Growth

Objective:
Partner with local businesses to help meet community health needs, increase engagement, and support growth.

KPIs:

  • Establish 5+ active partnerships with local businesses annually

  • Facilitate 2 collaborative events or projects per year

Activities:

  • Connect businesses with community insights and partnership opportunities

  • Organise networking and joint venture initiatives aligned with local health goals

4. Preventive Healthcare and Education

Objective:
Reduce burden on healthcare services by promoting early detection and prevention through education on nutrition, fitness, and mental health.

KPIs:

  • Reach 300+ individuals annually through preventive health education

  • Increase participant knowledge and self-management skills by 70% as measured by surveys

Activities:

  • Conduct workshops on early disease prevention and lifestyle changes

  • Collaborate with community groups to deliver accessible health education

Why Preventive Healthcare Matters

We are committed to supporting Tameside’s shift toward prevention by empowering people with knowledge and support to make manageable, lasting health improvements—helping reduce NHS demand and improve quality of life.