Category: In the News
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Further consultation on proposed change to the objects of the charity
Further consultation on proposed change to the objects of the charity Further to the consultation published earlier in 2025, the Trustees of Salford Lads and Girls Club are seeking the views of anyone with an interest in the Club on their proposals to amend the objects of the charity to reflect modern day circumstances and…
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Joseph Holt Raises Over £10,000 for Salford Lads & Girls Club
Joseph Holt Raises Over £10,000 for Salford Lads & Girls Club Supporting Youth, Culture, and Heritage in Salford We’re delighted to announce that Joseph Holt Brewery has raised an outstanding £10,860.63 in support of Salford Lads & Girls Club. This generous donation will go directly towards our ongoing youth, culture, and heritage programmes – from…
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Heart of Salford Award 2025
Salford Lads & Girls Club Wins Heart of Salford Award Salford Lads & Girls Club Wins Heart of Salford Award We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Salford Lads & Girls Club has been named Joint Winner of the Large Organisation of the Year at the 2025 Heart of Salford Awards, hosted by Salford CVS. This…
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Salford Lads and Girls Club Young People Meet Bruce Springsteen Thanks to Global Youth Partnership
Salford Lads and Girls Club Young People Meet Bruce Springsteen Thanks to Global Youth Partnership A group of young people from Salford Lads and Girls Club and Your Music CIC experienced the night of a lifetime this weekend when they had the chance to meet global music legend Bruce Springsteen at his Co-Op Live Arena…
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Salford Lads and Girls Club – Consultation on Proposed Change to the Objects of the Charity
The Trustees of Salford Lads and Girls Club are seeking the views of anyone with an interest in the Club on their proposals to amend the charity’s objects to reflect modern circumstances and the ways in which the charity has evolved over the years. The charity’s current objects date back to 1903 and are worded…
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We’re Hiring Youth Workers!
Join Our Team as a Youth Worker Make a difference in the lives of young people at Salford Lads and Girls Club! Why Join Us? Salford Lads and Girls Club offers a safe space for young people. Here, they can develop their confidence, skills, and future aspirations. Join our passionate team to create lasting change…
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Support Salford Lads and Girls Club Urgent Appeal
For over 120 years, Salford Lads and Girls Club has been a lifeline for young people in our community, playing a crucial role in their development and well-being. With a rich history of support and activities, the club has touched the lives of thousands, providing a sanctuary where laughter, learning, and friendships flourish. Now,…
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New Salford Lads’ Club limited edition t-shirt to celebrate our 120th year
As part of our ongoing 120th birthday celebrations, a special new t-shirt has been produced to raise vital funds for our historic building. This new shirt features the original title and motto from a commemorative card given to the first 100 boys who joined the club in August 1903. One of these cards is still…
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Celebrating 120 years of Salford Lads Club
Today (Thursday 24 August 2023) Salford Lads Club celebrates its 120th birthday.The site was officially opened on this day in 1903 as a purpose-built club for working lads, providing apositive alternative to the teenage street gangs (known as “scuttlers”) in the poorest areas of the city. Founded by the Groves brothers of the Groves &…
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Remembering Archie Swift, MBE
We are sad to share that Archie Swift MBE, who was involved with the club for 76 years, has died aged 88. Archie was born just 30 yards away on what was then Huddart Street and is now Huddart Close. He joined the club in 1946 aged 12 – this was a life changing event…