Welcome to Penderels Trust Salford & Greater Manchester

Please find below some general information on the services we offer.  

On this website you can also access:

• PA Finder - the right hand side of this page
• Events Calendar - link at the top of the page

Please contact us at the office if you need any further help or information.

Services in Salford

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with Salford Integrated Care Organisation (Salford City Council and Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS)) to support adults and children who receive a direct payment or personal health budget in the area to get the most out of their care money and to achieve their goals.  Our support includes:

• Support when recruiting a personal assistant
• Guidance on all aspects of being a good employer including legal obligations and responsibilities
• Support with choosing and using a care agency
• Help with money management and keeping accurate records
• Payroll services
• Managed accounts

Please contact the team for more information.

Are you a great PA who would like to be more involved in promoting the role?

We have three opportunities for you to do just that.  In summary, these are:

1) Become a Penderels Trust PA Champion 

2) Get involved in the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership and let them know your experiences of being a PA (free shopping voucher for involvement)

3) Do you support someone living with a neurological condition like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease? Neurocare KnowHow are looking for PAs to share their stories (free shopping voucher for involvement). 

For more information on all these opportunities, please download the PA Champions flyer at the bottom of this page.

Safeguarding in Salford

If someone you know in Salford is being abused or you think they might be, please contact the safeguarding team at Salford City Council. It's better to be on the safe side. 

Safeguarding Adults: email worriedaboutanadult@salford.gov.uk or tel 0161 631 4777

Safeguarding Children: worriedaboutachild@salford.gov.uk or tel 0161 603 4500

If you need help out of hours, please call 0161 794 8888 for adults or children.

Services in Bury

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with Bury Council to support adults and children who receive a direct payment.  We offer payroll and managed account services in this area.

Please contact the team for more information.

Penderels Trust Salford is recognised as a dementia friendly organisation    

Salford & Manchester is a community that has been recognised by the Dementia Action Alliance as a community that is 'working to become dementia friendly'.  Within the community, Penderels Trust has also been recognised as an organisation that supports this initiative and has submitted an action plan to demonstrate what we will do.  For more information on what the Dementia Action Alliance do, please go to www.dementiaaction.org.uk. 

Useful Links in Salford

• Spirit of Salford - COVID-19 support and guidance 
• Citizens Advice Bureau  
• Greater Manchester Personal Assistant Network 
• Mind in Salford - Advocacy Service 
• Salford Disability Forum -  Information and guidance on being a care assistant  
• Henshaws - Training, arts and crafts and events for people with sight loss and a range of other disabilities
• Age UK - Support for older people
• Salford Community and Voluntary Services - volunteering opportunities 
• Garden Needs - Gardening sessions for mental health 
• Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO) - volunteering opportunities 
• Healthwatch Salford - Works to ensures your voice is heard in the shape of healthcare services 
• Salford City Council Adult Care and Health - Council information and advice page for people who need support with everyday tasks
• The Silver Line - Helpline for older people - Tel: 0800 4 70 80 90
• Accessibility at Manchester Airport 
• Start in Salford - Mental health charity
• Unlimited Potential - Social enterprise enriching people's lives in Salford for various projects
• Inspiring Communities Together - Charity that consults locals on how to improve the local community from childcare to employment support and supporting older people to become more involved in the community
• Salford Credit Union 
• 42nd Street - Support for young people struggling with mental health and wellbeing 
• Salford Carers Centre - Advice and support for carers

Useful Links in Bury

• The Bury Directory - Information about activities, events and organisations in Bury
• Bury Voluntary Community and Faith Alliance - Volunteering opportunities and much more
• Bury Council 

Useful Links in Trafford

• Citizens Advice (Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford)
• Trafford Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) - Volunteering opportunities and much more