GAIL'S Manchester Sale

Our Sale West is one of 150 areas around the country, awarded £1 million in 2015 by the National Lottery. We had 10 years to use the money to make a positive and lasting difference to the community and residents lives of the Sale West Estate. we are now a registered CIO (Charity Number 117262) We have a partnership board who continually consults with residents as to how the money should be spent. We have 4 main aims which cover numerous projects:- Environment and Community Spaces Employment and Training Health and Wellbeing Youth Our volunteers have been running a food share scheme for 3 years and pick up from various stores. It is free and open to all. This has helped feed residents who may be in poverty.

Community in Action supports our neighbourhood by reducing food waste, sharing surplus, and promoting wellbeing. We aim to build connection, care for each other, and make our community stronger through practical help and learning. About Us Who we are Community in Action is a grassroots, volunteer-led initiative based in Brooklands. We work together to rescue good surplus food from supermarkets and share it with local people and community centres. Our vision is simple: a neighbourhood where food is not wasted, and everyone feels supported and connected, not just with food, but with emotional and practical care. We’re not a charity or a business, just neighbours taking action for each other, with love and purpose. What We Do Supermarket Surplus Collections We collect surplus food from local supermarkets, fresh fruit and veg, bakery goods, tins, dairy and more, that would otherwise go to waste. Redistribution We share this food directly with local community centres, families, and individuals. We also host local food sharing tables where anyone is welcome. Free Well-Being Training and Support In addition to food, we offer free well-being support to anyone in our network. This includes: • Drop-in listening spaces • Group support sessions • Training in emotional resilience, self-care, and compassionate communication We believe food feeds the body, and connection feeds the heart. Community Support Whether it’s helping a youth group, supporting a women’s circle, or offering care during difficult times, we show up with warmth and respect. No forms, no judgment , just neighbour-to-neighbour kindness. What People Say “We’re really grateful for what you do to support the centre in providing much needed food for the community, and it all goes really quickly.” — Community Centre Manager “The well-being session really helped me feel less alone. It gave me something to hold onto.” — Workshop participant

Castlefield Campus is based in Hulme, Manchester, our pupils come from areas of high deprivation. Our school provides education for pupils in KS3 and KS4. Our aim is for all our pupils to develop their skills and reach their full potential in a safe learning environment. All of our pupils have education, health and care plans based primarily on a range of social, emotional and mental health issues.