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“It’s still really difficult for a lot of people” Salford charity appeals for donations ahead of Christmas

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A Salford charity is urging residents to send donations ahead of the Christmas rush. Charities are urgently in need of […]

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“Life can be tough bringing up kids on your own with little support” – Home-Start host ’12 Days of Christmas’ fundraiser to raise money for local families

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Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan are hosting their first 12 Days of Christmas Fundraiser to raise £6000, which will be […]

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“I just tried to picture the money I was raising… It spurred me to keep going” – Marathon runner David Blake raises thousands for Salford children’s charity

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On Sunday, 3rd October, first-time marathon runner David Blake took part in the London Marathon, raising over £3,300 for Wood […]

Volunteers outside of John Lewis. Image courtesy of Home-Start.

“To give a little love to those families is just a really important thing” – Home-Start in Salford partners with John Lewis and Waitrose for Christmas campaign

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This winter, residents across Salford will have the opportunity to ‘Give a Little Love’ to families in need by donating […]

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How local Salford charities are using football to help those less privileged

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Charity initiatives Foundation 92 and Emmaus Salford are coming together to help less privileged people improve their health and social […]

Food banks in Salford “are just the tip of the iceberg”, says charity director

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A charity director has warned that going hungry is far from the only problem for people using food banks in Salford. […]

Foodbank charities call for public help during Christmas

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FOODBANK charities across Manchester are appealing for public help due to previous high demand throughout the festive period. Last year saw 4,485 three-day emergency […]