We started 35 years ago as a small charity here in Salford. Since then, we've helped tens of thousands of people to improve their lives. Our mission is to create a fair society in which everyone has the opportunities and resources to reach their full potential. We are an agile charity built to serve a changing society, and that's how together, we can tackle disadvantage and change lives. Join us now in partnership, to create and deliver more Social Value Impact in Greater Manchester.
Our Strategy
To tackle disadvantage and change lives, we set ourselves three priorities for 2025-2030: Best Start in Life, Working Futures and Strong & Safe Communities. Our strategy will be to strengthen our relationships and networks as we deliver more of our quality services in partnership.
Corporate Partners
Corporate partners play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve our mission. Through economic, social and environmental benefits delivered in our local communities, you help to influence change, support growth and sustained service delivery for children, young people and adults.
Tackling disadvantage; changing lives
Best Start in Life
We want to ensure children and young people have the best start in life and enter adulthood with great life chances.
We’re prioritising issues that enable this, such as good education for all; healthy relationships; work-readiness; wellbeing; and life skills.
Working Futures
We want everyone to have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and contribute to society.
We want young people to be inspired and informed for their future careers. We want adults to gain skills and receive support to work for a living wage.
We will continue to promote volunteering and alternative forms of ‘meaningful employment.’
We want everyone to secure a future that works for them.
Strong & Safe Communities
We want everyone to live in inclusive, supportive and well-resourced communities.
We believe society should be built on shared values and a commitment to the common good. We want everyone to feel safe and protected.
We want to tackle domestic abuse and coercive relationships. We want to prevent young people being drawn into a life of crime. We want to help adults in the criminal justice system rebuild positive, productive lives.
Social Value & Sustainable Development Goals
Our 2025-30 Strategy is a bold commitment to tackling disadvantage and changing lives across Greater Manchester. For corporate businesses, this presents a powerful opportunity to deliver relevant and meaningful Social Value in local communities and contribute directly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through strategic charity partnerships.
Why Partner with Salford Foundation?
With over 35 years of impact, Salford Foundation is a trusted, agile charity that delivers high-quality, evidence-based programmes. Our three strategic priorities Best Start in Life, Working Futures, and Strong & Safe Communities align directly with key SDGs and offer tangible ways for businesses to make a difference.
Our Strategic Priorities & SDG Alignment
How you can partner with us
Time
Offer Employee Volunteering to help deliver our services e.g hosting workplace safaris, providing mock interviews and delivering employability or life skills workshops. Provide pro-bono advice and support on Marketing, ICT, Legal or Environmental.
Funding
Fund community wellbeing activities, flagship programmes or piloting new innovative projects. Become a corporate sponsor and fund Salford Foundation projects. Donate and fundraise.
Opportunities
Provide training opportunities for unemployed
Offer work placements and employment pathways for disadvantaged people.
Resources
Access to buildings, venues, facilities and equipment.
The Impact
By 2030, Salford Foundation aims to double its reach to 95,000 people, lead nationally significant projects, and influence sustainable systems change. Corporate partners will be part of a legacy that transforms lives, strengthens communities, and delivers measurable social value.
If you would like to speak to someone about how your business can support Salford Foundation please get in touch