JW Lees Pours Support into Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series
MANCHESTER, UK – 13 February 2026
JW Lees, the historic Greater Manchester brewery and pub company, today announced its ofFicial partnership with the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series, a new movement designed to be accessible for all organisations.
This partnership sees JW Lees adopting the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series as a catalyst for a deeper focus on wellbeing across the organisation, from the Brewery to across their network of pubs, with the aim of including local communities in wellness activities such as running, walking, and mindfulness.
As a major employer with deep roots in the region, JW Lees is leading the charge for the hospitality sector, highlighting the critical importance of workforce health.
The GM Wellbeing Series features two pillar events:
* GM Wellbeing Run & Walk on 21st May in Heaton Park
* Greater Manchester Meditation on 22nd October (a virtual, guided session)
William Lees-Jones, Managing Director of JW Lees, said:
“Our pubs are at the heart of communities across Greater Manchester, and our people are the heart of our business. We are adopting the GM Wellbeing Series as a catalyst for a deeper focus on wellbeing, from our Brewery in Middleton to our pubs across the North West and North Wales. This is a brilliant, inclusive way for our teams to connect, and in turn, we aim to include our local communities in wellness activities like running, walking, and mindfulness. It’s a practical platform for every business to show they are invested in their people, and we encourage others to join us.“
Nick Rusling, CEO of City Wellbeing Series Ltd, commented:
“Having a company with the heritage and community standing of JW Lees join us is a powerful statement. Their commitment to using this series as a catalyst for genuine change within their organisation and local communities is exactly what this movement is about. They are true leaders, and we are delighted to have them on board.”
Organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to join JW Lees by entering teams. For more information and to secure a place for your company, visit www.gmwellbeingseries.com
About JW Lees
JW Lees is a seventh-generation family brewery and hospitality leader, founded in 1828 by retired cotton manufacturer John Lees. JW Lees is based at Greengate Brewery, Middleton Junction and the business comprises JW Lees Brewery, JW Lees Pubs, The Alderley Edge Hotel, The Stanneylands Hotel, The Trearddur Bay Hotel and Willoughby’s Wine Merchants. JW Lees employs over 1,580 people, 162 at the brewery in Middleton Junction and over 1,422 in their 48 managed pubs, inns and hotels. JW Lees also lets another 82 pubs to JW Lees Pub Partners and has 5 retail agreement pubs.
About the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series
The Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series is a movement to transform urban workforce health. It features two pillar events: the Greater Manchester Wellbeing Run & Walk on 21st May and the Greater Manchester Meditation on 22nd October. The series unites entire workforces in shared moments of movement and mindfulness to create a healthier, happier, and more connected workforce for all.
Media Contact:
JW Lees: Sharma Cook marketing1@jwlees.co.uk
Greater Manchester Wellbeing Series: Nick Rusling nick@citywellbeingseries.com