Katie Thompson

Job role : My job role is Sport & Physical Activity Welfare Lead, working alongside Rachel Garbutt, we're both part of a national network of sports welfare officers based in Active Partnerships across England. We'll work closely with National Governing Bodies, clubs and groups across Greater Manchester, to offer support to Club Welfare Officers and champion positive safeguarding and welfare culture. Together we'll help to create a safe, inclusive space for children and people of all ages to participate in sports and physical activity. 

Date joined: Feb 2024

Your professional background: I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Sports Management. Following a quick 13 months travelling the world, I came back to work in Sports Development – an area that I’m still passionate about. I have held roles within England Netball, MCRactive as well as The RFU (England Rugby) ahead of joining GM Moving. I’m a strong believer in everyone having equal opportunities to take part in sport and physical activity regardless of their background. Outside of work I run my own Disability sports club for young people under 25 years old in multiple locations across Greater Manchester, which I absolutely love and a fab way to spend some of my weekends!

Fun fact about you: I have 2 dogs…. Both called Rolo…. Yes that’s right… 1 is male, 1 is female therefore known to us as Mr Rollo & Mrs Rolo… there is an explanation behind this, you just have to ask 😊!