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
Taking place on Sunday 31 May 2026.
Registration is just £5.00 and we ask that you pledge to raise £150 which will help local children, families and adults facing poverty and homelessness.
Register your interest by clicking the orange button below now.
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 2026 – SOLD OUT
If you have already bought a race place and would like to raise funds for your local community, please call Iona on 0161 817 2286 or use this orange button to get in touch by email.
Downham sponsored hike
Fresh air and great company!
A 6-mile scenic circular sponsored hike in Lancashire along the delightful Downham Trail, taking place on 5 September 2026. This is an undulating route with the potential for expansive views from the summit of Beacon Fell.
Click here to read more details. To register, click the orange button below now:
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
Where the money you raise goes
It costs £12,000 per day to provide the level of service and support being delivered in Caritas projects across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Which means that everyone who needs it is able to access urgent practical help required, as well as any advice and support that will help them for the 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.
View our virtual catalogue to see the impact your fundraising could have
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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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