Take action in your community

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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.

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Our impact

Did you know…?

Your help is important for lots of reasons. You can read our latest impact 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:

  • 1000s
    of people accessed our services and receive much-needed support last year.
  • 4347
    1-1 sessions with children and young people were delivered by our school service team.
  • 32
    families were supported in our young parents’ accommodation.
  • 1384
    people were supported by our homelessness services. 
  • 199kg
    of food was produced on our community allotment and shared in our community pantry.
  • 1349
    attendances supported people at our community food pantry.
  • 140
    people accessed our education service for refugees and people seeking asylum.
  • 59
    entrepreneurs from a refugee background were supported via our business training programmes.

“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.”

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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.

Find out more

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Support your way

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    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.

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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?

  • 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…

Current Fundraising Events

DiSAN Meeting

Think Differently About ‘Disability’ Session

Deaf Awareness Session

Christmas Fair

Welcoming People With Dementia Session

Neurodiversity Awareness Session

The Wider Impact Of Learning Differently Session

Introduction to Sighted Guide Training (1 hour, online)

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