Salford Foundation Launches 'The Shed'
The Shed
‘The Shed’ offers guidance and support to men living in Salford, Manchester & Trafford.
The project aims to support men to move forward in their lives and reach their potential.
This is achieved through a combination of professional help, volunteer and peer support.
Last year, Salford Foundation helped 75 men and they want to help more.
How can I support The Shed?
Salford Foundation currently receive no funding for The Shed. Your donation will help to deliver this and similar services and support for men.
- £7.50 for a 30 minute mentoring session
- £15 for a training course to help move into work
- £30 for an emergency food voucher for 1 week
Salford Foundation have launched a Crowdfunder campaign for their Men’s project, The Shed.
With your help we can support more men and deliver workshops on the following:
- Job search techniques
- Managing emotional and mental wellbeing
- CV writing and preparing job applications
- Improving communication and digital skills
- Developing money skills for moving into work
- Dealing with criminal disclosures
- Mock interviews and employer feedback
Who can join The Shed?
Adult males (18+), who fit at least one of the following criteria:
- Offenders or ex-offenders
- Needing support to move into training or employment
- Experiencing loneliness or isolation
What type of support do men get?
The Shed provides the following support to men:
- Attitudes and thinking skills
- Aspirations and goals
- Independent living skills
- Employability and training
- Health and wellbeing
- Benefits, finance and energy advice
- Fitness, hobbies and interests
How is support offered?
The Shed team of mentors and volunteers use both one-to-one and small group session to engage with men. Support is offered via telephone, virtual and face-to-face sessions.
“When you have hope, you have everything. It gives you the vision and belief that there are brighter days ahead.”
Where did the idea for The Shed come from?
The idea for The Shed came about through our experience working with men who were due to, or had been released from prison.
With the right intensive support, real change can happen.