M&S Trafford Centre

- General charitable purposes - Education/training - Children/young people - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information - Sponsors or undertakes research - collect surplus from stores to offer to our service users

The project is an environmentally focused food surplus redistribution initiative operating across South Manchester. The project's primary purpose is to prevent food waste by redistributing good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting the wider community during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The initiative operates on an open and inclusive basis, with no referral requirements, assessments or eligibility criteria. Food is shared openly to ensure surplus is used efficiently and responsibly, regardless of background or circumstances. This is non-discriminatory approach allows the project to remain focused on waste prevention while offering practical support to anyone seeking to reduce food waste and household food costs. The project is supported by volunteers from all walks of life, including professionals and warm-hearted local parents, who work together to collect, sort and redistribute surplus food. This diverse volunteer base reflects the community-led nature of the initiative and supports its ongoing operation. All food is redistributed free of charge. The project does not charge for its services and does not operate as a commercial or profit-making model.

The Carrington Tenants and Residents Association (CTaRA) is a non-party political association that is passionate about improving life in Carrington in joint connection with our Parish council Facebook page. The work of the group is championed by the member of our community , a dedicated enthusiastic body of volunteers, committed to representing all in Carrington Parish and campaigning on their behalf. The members are supported in this work by Tenant and Resident Representatives. Detailed below are our Mission, Vision and Values. Our Mission : These represent what we do To represent the interests of, and promote membership to all the residents within Carrington. To promote the interests and rights of Tenants and Residents and to encourage them to be more actively involved. To ensure that all residents are consulted and informed regularly. To work towards improving the quality of life for local people and our community. To assist and promote social activities for recreation and enjoyment, and encourage a community spirit and sense of responsibility. To be non party political. To represent the majority view of the community. To take into account the views of children and young people who are not old enough to be voting member. We have a high number of elderly residents in a small community, off less than 400 and low income families. Being in a rural location, we don't have a local shop or amenities in the village and have to rely on other neighbouring villages. We feel our village has been isolated for a number of years and only recently, after creating the Association,have we begun to unite the community. This has highlighted the venerable and needy in our village and we want to help them, have the extra assistance they may need, at this festive time.Unfortunately due to financial constraints, many can not afford to indulge in simple luxuries and we feel any help you can give them, would be gratefully received. We the Association and the community, would be extremely thankful for any help you could give, with regards to ensuring these resident have a Christmas to remember. We also contribute to the sustainability of Marks and Spencer’s on reducing the land fill from waste food by making the collections and distributing the food to families to use.