Caritas Diocese of Salford is the official charity of the diocese, which reaches from Didsbury to Clitheroe. We work for a society built on solidarity, justice and peace that is respectful of the dignity and right of every individual to reach their full potential.

In 2010, two well-known North West charities, Catholic Children’s Rescue Society and Catholic Welfare Societies, were merged to form Caritas. We provide a range of professional and volunteer-supported services to all people experiencing social, financial and emotional disadvantage and need.

Caritas Diocese of Salford is the local branch of Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) in England and Wales. CSAN is in turn part of Caritas Europa which is in turn part of Caritas Internationalis. We are a small part of a global charity that is constantly campaigning for equality and justice.

Our service areas, as seen below, range from professional services commissioned by Local Authorities to volunteer-led community projects which enable communities to get involved in actively helping and shaping their neighbourhoods.

Children and Family Support Services

Focusing on the needs of vulnerable children, the service supports parents, carers and family members to provide practical and emotional support to help people overcome disadvantage and reach their full potential.

Post-adoption service

Fostering service

Child contact service

Children’s residential service

Young parents’ service

Schools social work service

Community Services

Focusing on the welfare needs of individual adults, families, and the elderly, the service currently offers assistance to the communities of North Manchester, Bury, and Bolton.

Home visiting and assisting older people (North Manchester)

Support to older A&E patients (North Manchester General Hospital)

Services for homeless and disadvantaged people (located in South Manchester)

Community Resource Centres that provide advice and information (North Manchester, Bury and Bolton)