In today's podcast we are delighted to be joined by businessman and philanthropist David Gregson who is here to discuss the Greater Manchester Young People's Wellbeing Programme.

During a distinguished corporate career David has sat on the boards of some 30 companies and charities while also co-founding a leading private equity firm. He is also an alumnus of the University of Manchester and sits on the Advisory Board of Alliance Manchester Business School.

The Wellbeing Programme, which is being led by the Manchester Institute of Education at The University of Manchester, in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre, aims to gather data from tens of thousands of young people about their wellbeing. Over the coming months, the project team is working with teachers and young people, as well as Local Authorities, local businesses, academics, charities, the GM Health and Social Care Partnership and many others, to get their input on the design of the Programme.