We can only continue to support communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire thanks to people like you. There are lots of ways you can help.
Take action in your community
We need your help
We’re proud to call for a better, more just world where the voices of people positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those most in need.
We want a society where there is justice and equality and where the voices of people experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination are sought, heard, valued and acted upon so that all people can live in peace and dignity.
Can you please help?
Take action in your local community
There are lots of ways you can support our work and help us to make a real change to the lives of people in Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Access our resources for simple ways you can influence and change lives in your local community, support one of our campaigns or help us by sharing our content on social media or with friends and family.
Whatever you do – and however big or small – all positive action will help towards creating positive change.
Our impact
Did you know…?
Your help is important for lots of reasons. You can read our latest annual report to see the difference it makes now by clicking here.
We support people in lots of ways reaching out across more than 620 square miles with our community and outreach services. Just a few of the headlines from last year include:
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1000sof people accessed our services and receive much-needed support last year
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4,2961-1 sessions with children and young people were delivered by our school service team
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20families including 17 children were supported in our young parents’ accommodation
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1,676people were supported by our homelessness services
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110kgof food was produced on our community allotment and shared in our community pantry
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1,888attendances supported people at our community food pantry
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1,300hours of teaching delivered in the academic year by our Aspire team, supporting people from a refugee background
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1,481face to face sessions held by our energy advice team to help people experiencing fuel poverty or in need of support with their energy bills or debt
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539adults and 166 children attended accessibility awareness sessions
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49families and 11 individuals were supported with Bishop's Fund crisis grants
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498school staff received the ‘Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching’ sessions our formation and animation team delivers
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78school leaders took part in a special report we delivered on child poverty and mental health in local schools
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217amazing volunteers supported our work across services in Greater Manchester and Lancashire
“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
Explore our free resources
Whether you’re an individual, group, school, parish representative or business, we’ve a range of resources, materials and toolkits to support you as you take action.
Support your way
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We have more than 277 amazing volunteers. Will you please join them so we can continue supporting even more local people?
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Take part in an event, join our campaigns, take on a challenge or sponsor a room or activity. You could even become a sponsor or corporate supporter. Do it your way…
