This year, will you take on a challenge?
Whatever pushes you out of your comfort zone, be it a physical or mental challenge…you choose the activity, you choose the date!
Whatever you do, every step you take towards completing it will make a huge difference to the lives of local people.
We’re seeing a hugely increased demand for our services.
Children, young people and adults in your area are experiencing acute crisis right now.
Whether that’s individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, families experiencing poverty, people facing isolation and discrimination, it’s vital that we take action now to support them before it’s too late.
Will you please take on a challenge this year to help us work alongside local people so they can transform their lives?
From runs to sponsored walks, readathons to bake sales, knitting and playground challenges, to sponsoring others who are taking on their own activity, there are lots of ways you can get involved.
However you choose to take part, every step you take will make a huge difference to the lives of people in Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Ways to get involved
It’s simple to take part. Simply choose your challenge (one of ours below or create your own!), decide when you want to do it, and set up an online fundraising page to start to collect sponsorship…
There are lots of challenges you can take part in, and we’ll be announcing lots of other activities you can be part of throughout the year too.
If you are looking to get fitter, why not sign up to take part in a physical challenge for Caritas Salford as part of our team? There are lots of ideas below…
If you prefer to create your own challenge, or do something that stretches your mind, that’s great too.
We’d love to hear from you about what your challenge will be, so get in touch and let us know! We’ll be here to support you Every Step of the way…
You can also download your free fundraising pack at the bottom of this website page, or by clicking here now.
AJ Bell Great Manchester 10k Run 2027
Already in the race and would like to fundraise for Caritas? Simply email fundraising@caritassalford.org.uk for lots of support and resources.
AJ Bell Great Manchester Half Marathon 2027
Lancashire Sponsored Hikes 2027
Our annual Caritas hike is always a popular part of our fundraising calendar.
We have two, brand new special sponsored hikes taking place in 2027 – one in March and one in September.
Why not join us?
Put your best foot forward and click the orange button below now to find out more and register your place…
Set up your own challenge now, whether physical or mental – and get going!
From reading challenges to bake sales, quiz nights to sponsored silences, knitathons to gardening…anything goes!
What will push you out of your comfort zone…?
Choose your own challenge and when you’d like to do it, set up a fundraising page using the link below, and get started!
Adidas Manchester Marathon 2027
Already in the race and would like to fundraise for Caritas? Simply email fundraising@caritassalford.org.uk for lots of support and resources.
October Manchester Half Marathon
A note about giving
We know that not everyone is able to give, or to give every time.
Catholic tradition reminds us that generosity is not measured solely by the size of a gift. The parable account of the widow’s mite illustrates that gifts of every size, offered sacrificially and in faith, have equal dignity and value.
If you’re able to make a donation today, we invite you to be inspired by our gift catalogue by clicking the orange button below, for the difference your chosen donation could make. We promise to use your gift where the need is greatest.
Larger donations: If you’re considering making a significant donation and would like to understand what a difference and impact this could have, please contact our team.
Leaving a gift in your will: Another way you may choose to contribute to our mission to end poverty and homelessness across the diocese. These make a huge difference especially in how we can plan to support local children, families and adults in the future. Contact our team if you’d like to understand how your gift could be used
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£157could mean we can provide a weekly shop of food and other essentials for a family in crisis
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£250could provide items for wellbeing activities programmes like cookery, art, sport or music
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£350could provide everything needed for a raised bed or plot in our community allotment, such as plants, tools, clothing and compost
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£1,500could provide a room for a year for someone, preventing them becoming homeless
Did you know?
“I can’t tell you how much this means to have support. Things are so hard at the moment and I’m really grateful for everything you do. My boys don’t know where the food comes from, but they know they will be fed.
Person accessing our services
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