St. Antony's Centre

The support of Charities is important at this time. Many families are struggling and those seeking work need the skills to return and secure a better future. Ian our Training Manager is delivering essential computer skills in the community to Clients.

Out water Bill standing charges alone cost us £9 every day of the year before we turn the taps on and are charged for the water we use. We pay £18, 000 in lease charges, significant Gas and Electricity charges - that’s before we pay staff cost and other overheads.

Every contribution to our work
Is used to support our front line work and staff delivering the services. Thank you for your support it is appreciated . A link is on our web site www.stantonyscentre.org.uk
Thank You from our clients as it changes their lives and hope for the future.

St Antony's Centre – The Website of St Antony’s Centre for Church and Industry. Situated in the heart of Trafford Park St Antony’s Centre offers a unique setting for conferences, meetings, and events. With a flexible choice of rooms and layouts to suit your needs, your guests will benefit from free parking, complimentary internet access, and the support of dedicated staff to ...

We are busy preparing the summer Heritage Exhibition about Kelloggs which sadly closes its Trafford Park plant this Summer, with production moved to Wrexham. Thus ending 88 years of production at Manchester. Any stories or pictures please send them to us for our records. If you would like to donate towards our Charitable works go to our web site details of how to donate are available there. Opening dates will be announced soon.

A fantastic day of good weather - spare a thought for those we support who often only see storm clouds . Their lives on standstill & looking for a ray of sunshine to illuminate some hope. Thanks to Dave, Fr.John and the great charities we work with in Salford many are given hope. We have helped over 425 clients in Salford the majority adults over 45 yrs age , gaining the equivalent of £77, 838 over a year in support half in welfare rights claims and helping resolve debt issues so they can flourish and move on.

Ian has offered weekly computer training to many with no computer skills - an essential key to helping them gain training places or employment

We have invest in a local support worker for a charity in the area.

Thanks to the National Lottery Funding and our supporters we have helped people rediscover their dignity.

That funding is now coming to an end and WE NEED YOUR HELP, our costs also increase and resources are tight . Any offer of sponsorship, donations, gift aids or mentioning us in your will can make a huge impact on real people -no middle men - just us reaching out to serve. Go to www.stantonyscentre.org.uk to see how you can contribute. Every little helps put a smile on someone’s face and their cloudy outlook.

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Sorry to share the news that John Howe who served as chair of the Trafford Park Heritage Committee passed away recently , a passionate advocate for local history , along with his wife they supported many events and fundraising activities for our work. May he Rest in Peace - John and his family remain in our prayers at this time. We remain indebted for his voluntary service and commitment to the cause of Local history in and in
Kevin and Team at the Centre.

Well the Spring is here and the flowers are starting to appear in the Garden at St. Antony's next to St. Antony's Centre They are fantastic and life the spirits own a cold breezy day!! I always think of Judith Elgey who spent time adding to the rich diversity of plants in the Garden. Well done the fruits of your labour flourish still. The trees are also starting to open their leaves.

Great meeting some Kelloggs Employees to help uncover the stories about the factory and its unique part in the Park story since 1938. Contact us; [email protected]

Spring is starting to brighten the area, thanks to the greening of the Park in the 90's with 1 million trees and shrubs planted by the Trafford Park Development Corporation (TPDC). It's important we protect the green areas and trees in the Park for the benefit of the working community.

Have you a story to tell about the area and its history - please let us know. Send us pictures or other artefacts for the archives so we can keep telling the story.

If you want to help support us why not send a donation, become a friend os STAC or join our Lottery draw with a top prize of £25k in partnership with other Good causes. This month there is an extra Draw for a bundle of Gardening Equipment worth £1,000 - Go to the web www.stantonyscentre.org.uk

This Summer we are running an Exhibition to mark the history of Kellogg’s in Trafford Park. Did you work there? Do you have any stories to tell or artifacts that we can copy and share. If you have anything about its unique history since 1938- with the smell of cornflakes and other products wafting across the estate- help us tell the people’s story. The factory will close in the Summer help us share the unique story and its contribution to life in Trafford Park for over 78 years ! Speak to Kevin or email
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With Trafford Council – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

✅Project workers are on hand at St Andrews Church in Eccles every Monday afternoon 1pm to 3pm and Thursday mornings 9:30 to 12 to support residents with any advice or guidance needed.

💪Working in partnership with Salford Foodbank and Trussell