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Sign in or register for an accountThe Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Robin Garrido, is supporting the following charities during their term of office.
The Survivor Project is built on strength, community, and the belief that lives can change. Founded in Salford, this work has grown from lived experience into something powerful — a place where people feel seen, supported, and able to move forward in their lives.
Every part of what we do is shaped by real understanding, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping people rebuild with confidence. We support individuals and families who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, coercive control, and trauma. Our focus is not only on moments of crisis, but on what comes next — helping people rediscover themselves, regain stability, and create a future that feels safe and full of possibility.
At the heart of The Survivor Project is connection. Every part of the organisation is powered by volunteers — people who show up day after day, giving their time, energy, and care not because they have to, but because they believe in this work and the people we support.
This creates something special. People who come to us are met with warmth, understanding, and consistency. They are heard, valued, and supported in a way that feels human and real. They are given space to rebuild, to grow, and to move forward at their own pace, with people beside them who genuinely care.
Over the past year, our impact has continued to grow. We have supported over 2,000 families across Greater Manchester, delivered more than 6,000 presents to children and families, provided legal advice to over 160 individuals, trained over 100 people through CPD-accredited programmes, and offered a seven-day helpline to ensure support is always available. Each of these represents a life touched, a step forward, and a moment where someone felt supported.
We are proud to reach a wide and diverse community, including those who often face additional barriers to accessing support. Our work is inclusive, flexible, and shaped around the real lives of the people we serve. We meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they begin to build something new.
Our new community hub in Walkden is an exciting step forward. It is a welcoming space where people can connect, access support, attend groups, and begin to rebuild in a way that feels right for them. It brings people together, strengthens community, and creates opportunities for growth, confidence, and connection.
Alongside this, we run targeted groups such as our men’s support group, creating spaces where people can share, connect, and grow in confidence. These spaces matter, and they are helping to open up conversations that are long overdue.
The Survivor Project continues to grow through the strength of its community. From grassroots beginnings, it has developed into a recognised and trusted organisation across Greater Manchester, working alongside partners, contributing to wider conversations, and creating real, lasting impact.
Being chosen as the Mayor of Salford’s Charity of the Year is a proud and meaningful moment. It reflects the dedication of our volunteers, the strength of the people we support, and the power of a community coming together to create change.
It also gives us the opportunity to reach further, to support more people, to expand what we offer, and to continue building a future where everyone has access to understanding, support, and opportunity.
Every donation helps us continue this work. Every bit of support strengthens what we can offer. And every person who stands with us becomes part of a growing movement of change.
The Survivor Project is about more than support. It is about growth, strength, and new beginnings. And in Salford, that future is already taking shape.
Salford City FC Foundation, formerly Foundation 92 is the official charity of Salford City Football Club, dedicated to creating positive opportunities for people across Salford and beyond through sport, wellbeing, education, and inclusive community engagement. Rooted in the local community and inspired by the unifying power of football, the Foundation works to make a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of those it serves.
Our Vision:
“To be a leading force in transforming lives across Salford and beyond, engaging more of our community in sport, wellbeing and education programmes.”
Our Mission:
“We empower, educate and improve lives, by reducing inequalities and creating opportunities for the people of Salford.”
With strong connections to the Club and its heritage, Salford City FC Foundation delivers a wide range of programmes designed to support individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The organisation places a particular focus on engaging young people, those facing disadvantage, and communities with limited access to opportunities. By providing safe, inclusive, and supportive environments, the Foundation enables participants to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and improve their overall wellbeing.
The Foundation’s work is centred around three key areas: health and wellbeing, education and employability and community engagement. Across these areas, it delivers impactful initiatives tailored to meet local needs. Its health and wellbeing programmes encourage active lifestyles while supporting mental health and emotional resilience.
Through education and employability pathways, the Foundation helps young people gain valuable skills, qualifications, and experiences that support their progression into further education, training, or employment.
A key priority for Salford City FC Foundation is strengthening communities and creating a sense of belonging. Through inclusive activities, outreach programmes, and collaborative projects, the Foundation works to reduce social isolation and bring people together.
Partnership working is central to the Foundation’s approach. By collaborating with schools, local authorities, businesses, and community organisations, Salford City FC Foundation ensures its programmes are relevant, sustainable, and impactful. These partnerships allow the Foundation to extend its reach and respond effectively to the evolving needs of the communities it supports.
As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, it remains committed to its core purpose: using the power of sport and the influence of Salford City Football Club to inspire positive change. While entering an exciting new phase of development, the Foundation continues to build on its strong local identity and deep community roots.
Driven by a belief that everyone should have access to opportunity, Salford City FC Foundation is proud to support individuals in reaching their full potential, strengthening communities, and creating lasting, positive impact across Salford & beyond.
This fund has been established to offer grant awards up to £500 to local community groups or individuals to help them make a difference in their community or to help them achieve a specific goal.
Grants will be awarded to projects which demonstrate that there will be a benefit to Salford residents, have a community focus and be open to, and inclusive of, all.
Get details on how to apply for the Community Chest Fund.
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Please note that the Ceremonial Mayor’s Charity Appeal is not a registered charity and donations do not qualify for gift aid. The Ceremonial Mayor’s Charity Appeal raises money throughout the Mayoral year, which is then split and paid to the chosen charities when the Mayoral year ends.
This page was last updated on 21 July 2026