This Christmas we’re teaming up with The Big Give to raise funds for The Shed and we need your pledge to support more men!

How does The Big Give work?

The Big Give matches your pledge from their pool of donors and so if your company donates £1,000, The Shed will receive a further £1,000 from The Big Give. In effect, your pledge is doubled, whats not to love?

How can you help?

Salford Foundation’s The Shed are collecting pledges of support upto 31st August 2024. Last year we supported 500 men and this year we want to support even more men to Build Better Futures. Our campaign target is £35,000. Pledge your support for The Shed Wellbeing Campaign here

What is The Shed?

The Shed works holistically with vulnerable and marginalised men aged 18+ with multiple needs in Salford to improve their health and wellbeing. It is a safe and confidential place offering trauma-informed support to men experiencing social isolation, unemployment, poverty, poor physical or mental health, history of offending and at risk of homelessness. Through engagement with arts, culture and heritage activities, men are supported to improve their confidence, self-esteem, set goals and take the first steps. The Shed provides:

• Better access to information, advice and advocacy

• Improved emotional and financial resilience

• Improved health and wellbeing

• Increased participation with community services and networks

• Reduced risk of homelessness and more sustained tenancies

• Reduced risk of offending/re-offending

The small print: pledges must be paid after the campaign is completed, between 10/12/2024, 12:00 and before the deadline, 17/01/2025, 18:00. Pledgers must not donate to our charity during The Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign week, as you would be effectively doubling your own donation. Minimum pledge is £1,000.

Targeted Adult Support Services – Intensive support to adults with complex needs facing substantial barriers to their full participation in society due to issues such as social isolation, worklessness, poverty, debt, mental health and offending.

Women’s & Survivor’s Services – Trauma-informed, holistic services with specialist interventions and peer support which empowers women experiencing complex and multiple challenges to progress and change. Key groups include female offenders and victims/survivors of domestic abuse.

Youth Aspirations & Opportunity – Social action and workshops that raise aspirations and promote social mobility for disadvantaged young people aged 8-25 including personal, social, employability and life skills

 Targeted Youth Support Services – Early intervention and prevention with intensive support for vulnerable young people aged 8+ with emotional, social, behavioural needs and their families. Experiencing significant challenges and risks including: exclusion, violence, abuse, exploitation and family conflict.