Author: Sophie Hodgetts

Lynn Setterington

“It’s about stopping and thinking” – Safety Net installation draws attention to Salford construction workers’ mental health

A local textile artist has designed a display to highlight construction workers’ mental health in Salford.

Credit: Joachim Remvik 
A Salford foodbank collection point

“We really, really appreciate it” – Salford Foodbank benefits from new £1 ‘goodie bags’ food parcel scheme

Local families struggling with food poverty are being by supported by Salford Foodbank thanks to a new programme from Morrisons.

this image is used with permission of Songbirds Music UK

“I think music is very special” – Salford musicians launch music-making programme for vulnerable local children

Vulnerable children in Salford are benefitting from new music lessons to boost their confidence from Songbirds Music UK.

"It was really challenging" - Two Brews volunteer reflects on 48 hours surviving on streets of Manchester

“It was really challenging” – Two Brews volunteer reflects on 48 hours surviving on streets of Manchester

A group of volunteers from a Salford homeless charity have spent the weekend living on the streets of Manchester.

this image is used with permission of Rachel Parkinson from Humans MCR

“Everyone’s struggling, aren’t they?” – Humans MCR deliver 60,000th meal to Salford families

A food poverty charity that has supported Salford families through the coronavirus pandemic has hit a major milestone this month.