Will you ‘Bee There’ this Christmas?
Help people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire facing acute crisis this Christmas.
Please donate if you’re able or scroll down for other ways you can support.
View our virtual catalogue to choose a gift
At this time of year, we can all feel under pressure to buy more, spend more, consume more and respond to the never-ending call to accumulate things.
But, some people don’t even have the basics. No food for their baby, no warm clothes or heating; not even the security of a roof over their family’s heads.
Let’s not just make it about the tinsel, the parties and the supermarket queues. Help put the true meaning back into Christmas and #BeeThere with a gift that could truly help transform lives.
By helping with even a small gift this Advent, you can enable us to provide vital support at a time people need it most.
We can help them to not only transform their lives with dignity, but also to have the ability to look ahead and for the long-term and the life they want for themselves and those closest to them too.
View our virtual gift catalogue
Lives like Pauline and her young children aged 2 and 6 who were sofa surfing until they came to us for help.
They now have a safe, secure place to spend Christmas thanks to the kind donations of people like you.
Other ways you can ‘Bee There’ this Christmas
As well as making a donation, there are lots of other ways you can support people in your community…
- Download our resources at the bottom of this page – from school resources and activity sheets to social media graphics we’ve something for everyone.
- Take a look at the services we provide and signpost people in your area who may benefit from our support.
- Share our posts and this page on social media to help raise awareness and encourage others to take action. You can even download a graphic from the resources listed below to share on your social to show your support too!
- If you’re part of a business, school or community group, why not pledge to support #BeeThere by replacing Secret Santa with a donation to the appeal, or perhaps ask people attending your Christmas party to donate the cost of a drink? Get in touch with our fundraising team who’d be buzzing to support you!
- Volunteer with our teams to help people in your community.
And please…do get in touch if you have any more ideas about how you could support the campaign and Bee There this festive season.
Where your money goes
It costs £12,000 per day to provide the level of service being delivered in Caritas projects across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. That’s not just urgent crisis support but also help that will last long-term.
Every single donation matters because it means nobody is turned away or left behind.
These are just some examples of how your donation could be used to provide critical support – right now – or help someone begin to transform their own life with dignity.
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£30could cover a support session with a professional to help individuals and families overcome their difficulties
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£50could provide a clothing kit for someone experiencing homelessness such as trousers, jumper, underwear, socks and shoes
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£110could provide a weekly food shop for a local family
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
Resources
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Bee There Virtual Gift Catalogue
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Bee There Donation Gift Tokens
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Bee There powerpoint slides for schools and youth groups
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Bee There Certificate
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Bee There true Christmas activity sheets for children and young people
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Bee There making changes activity sheets for children and young people
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Bee There for others activity sheets for children and young people
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Bee There advert campaign activity sheets for children and young people
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Bee There 'We're proud to support' X graphic
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Bee There 'We're proud to support' Instagram graphic
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Bee There 'We're proud to support' facebook graphic
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Bee There 'Our organisation is proud to support' X graphic
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Bee There 'Our organisation is proud to support' instagram graphic
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Bee There 'Our organisation is proud to support' facebook graphic
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Bee There 'I'm proud to support' X graphic
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Bee There 'I'm proud to support' instagram graphic
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Bee There 'I'm proud to support' facebook graphic
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Christmas items shopping list
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Setting up a warm hub in your community
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Your guide to becoming a volunteer at Caritas Salford
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Become a Caritas Parish Rep Leaflet
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Caritas Ambassadors Planning Sheet
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Caritas Impact Report
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Health and Homelessness: Inequalities Report 2024
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Homelessness Video Questions and Answers Part One
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Homelessness Video Questions and Answers Part Two
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Homelessness Video Questions and Answers Part Three
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Ways to take action – November policy update
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Service Christmas opening times
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Leave a legacy that lasts
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Top ten energy saving tips for your home
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Health and homelessness: Amanda tells us more…
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New report highlights critical need for change to support local people
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Shouting loudly for urgent change…
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Free signposting resources for your local community