Tag: Charity

“When it comes to healthcare, the homeless have been forgotten full stop” Salford charity on the homeless during the pandemic

“When it comes to healthcare, the homeless have been forgotten full stop” Salford charity on the homeless during the pandemic

A Salford charity has been handing out hygiene packs to protect rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency shelter has been offered […]

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FEATURE: “A sea of cotton, nylon and leather plus whatever else is in a thrift shop”

Designer brands are often considered elusive because of the high retail price. However, an increase in thrift shopping has seen […]

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

“There are huge numbers of people going hungry” Salford charity operating through Covid crisis

More people than ever are going hungry in Salford during lockdown, according to a national charity based in the city. Church Action […]

Phil Leonard outside Daylight Grips/Textiles. Image credit: GMP

Salford factory switches production to make thousands of face masks for local care homes

A Salford textiles factory has begun producing face masks and distributing them to local care homes for free. Daylight Grip […]

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Eccles football club kids raise more than £1,000 for Salford Royal Hospital

Players from an Eccles football club have kick-started a Coronavirus fundraiser for Salford Royal staff by doing keepy uppies in […]

Dan Williams and his daughter with donations for Emmaus Salford. 
Photo came with press release email.

“It’s heartening that so many people and organisations are supporting those less fortunate” Struggling Salford charity received donation from local business

Emmaus Salford, a local homelessness charity, received a welcomed donation of supplies from Trafford Park-based business 100 Percent Group Limited. […]

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“It’s like a life-line for me” Salford’s City Singers takes it’s sessions online

Life may have stopped for many under the lockdown, but one Salford choir has taken its sessions online. Salford City […]

"I just had to do something to help my local community!" Salford volunteers support their neighbours

“I just had to do something to help my local community!” Salford volunteers support their neighbours

Volunteers have joined together to support Salford residents through the coronavirus pandemic. Step into Action, founded in Walkden & Little […]

Refill Station at The Dispensary

Salford shop is helping to raise money for families in need during COVID-19 pandemic

‘The Dispensary‘ a zero waste shop, is helping to raise money to donate toiletries to families who are struggling during […]