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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 8

For #LiteracyDay2025, here's a throwback to our Literacy Lookout event we held last summer! ✍️ Fostering a love of literacy and reading and writing unlocks many doors for young people, ensuring a best start in life and positive social mobility 🙌

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 The UK government will test the national Emergency Alerts system at 3pm on 7 September 2025, here's everything you need to know 📢

Find out more information at www.gov.uk/alerts/publi...

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 2

💼 We're hiring! 💼

Help men in Salford at risk of homelessness secure housing through holistic trauma-informed support 💜

Interested? Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] 📧

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

Keeping things fun and engaging when learning about attitudes and behaviours that contribute to gender-based violence is a crucial part of our "Steps" programme 🙌 Education on these topics empowers young boys to make their own communities safer and more equitable 💜

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

"It's helped me a lot, I wouldn't have turned up to the interview without this."
With @landsecgroup's help, we're improving the working futures of men in Salford like Cameron 💼

Something as simple as a slight mindset shift and someone to talk to is instrumental in helping men in Salford

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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our "Steps" program is equipping young boys with the knowledge and tools to discern positive masculinity from toxic masculinity, empowering them to make their own communities safer and more equitable 💜

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our partnership with @landsecgroup enables us to keep opening doors for men in Salford like Cameron, helping them transition into the world of work at a pace that works for them 💜

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 19

We’re proud to be part of the Effective Women’s Centres Partnership, which has reached a milestone with new funding and new research. Support through women’s centres is more effective than prison, cheaper for the taxpayer and keeps families together. #WomensCentresWork

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 18

Prevention is essential when it comes to tackling gender-based violence in our communities 🙌 Our "Steps" program is educating young boys on gender equality and addressing behaviours that can lead to gender-based violence, empowering them to make their own communities safer and more equitable 💜

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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 15

"I was nervous at first, but by the end, you couldn't shut me up!"

We're building safer communities in Salford through our Indigo programme, a safe space for domestic abuse survivors to learn about abuse and coercive control, and develop their resilience, confidence and self-worth 💜

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 13

At The Shed, we're helping people like Cameron tackle disadvantage and change their lives through employability coaching and training opportunities, but also by simply providing them a space when they can connect with their community 🙌

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 12

Coercive and controlling behaviours often involve emotional and financial abuse, belittling and isolation, frequently escalating throughout the course of a relationship.

Check in on your family, friends and colleagues. Ask yourself, #IsThisOK?
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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Aug 6

Looking for work? Be the first to find out about new job openings at Salford Foundation with job alerts 💼
Sign up using the form here 👉 mailchi.mp/salfordfound...

#Hiring #JobAlerts #Salford

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our Raising Aspirations programme helps young people reach their potential through mentoring, workshops, and real-world experience 🙌 #SocialMobility #FutureReady #YouthEmpowerment

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 23

Improve your wellbeing and connect with your community at our men's centre The Shed (our men's centre) through creative means like gardening, cooking, and arts, come on down, express yourself, and meet like-minded people!

Find out more here 👉 www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/services/adu...

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 18

"What does it mean to be a good man?"
How we frame discussions around gender-based violence is key to the success of our "Steps" programme. We approach the subject with empathy, aiming to promote curiosity and vigilance around the topic in young boys without antagonising them 💜

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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 17

From mindfulness to community gardening, our Pathways programme holistically supports women in Salford to heal, grow, and thrive 🙌

Find out more here 👉 www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/services/adu...

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 16

Prevention, not reaction 🙌 Our "Steps" programme was on ITV in April, but the work we do preventing & reducing gender-based violence in Salford's young people is still as important as ever.

We're creating safe & strong communities in Salford where everyone is able to reach their full potential 💜

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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 15

Support us whenever you ride with @limebike 🙌
Round up the cost of your ride in the Lime Hero app and donate the difference to help empower people in Salford. Join Lime Hero and support our mission to empower communities!

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Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 14

Happy #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay! 💛🤍💜🖤
There's no one way to be non-binary, so wherever and whoever you are (there might even be one writing this post 👀), we hope you're enjoying yourself today! 🙌

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our Men's centre, The Shed, is more than a space — it’s a lifeline. From creative health workshops to skills and job-seekers support, we’re helping men reconnect, rebuild, and thrive 🙌

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 9

Happy pride month to all our queer service users, employees, and volunteers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Whether you're trans, queer, cis, or straight, your most authentic self is always welcome at Salford Foundation 💜

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 6

Last, but certainly not least, in our #VolunteerWeek Trustee spotlight, is David Eames of TalkTalk! 👏

Got ESV days? Volunteer with us! Find out more here 👉 www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/services/get...

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 4

Continuing our #VolunteerWeek Trustee spotlight, we have Anthony Hassall of the Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust 👏

Got ESV days? Volunteer with us! Find out more here 👉 www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/services/get...

Salford Foundation @salfordfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 2

To kick off #VolunteersWeek, we're spotlighting some of our trusty trustees - some of our most important volunteers! First up, Michala Marfleet, our chair of trustees 👏

Got ESV days? Volunteer with us! Find out more here 👉 www.salfordfoundation.org.uk/services/get...