The 2nd November 2016 found Mary Kilcoyne Director of Catholic Children’s Society, Mrs Christine Smith ( trustee) and Mrs Carol Lawrence (trustee) in the Terrace Pavilion House of Commons. The purpose of the gathering was to discuss and share with Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords our concerns about the increase in numbers of Homeless People and the negative effects of the new legislation, coming into being this week,...
Refugee Listening Event
On Friday 28th October, organisations from across Greater Manchester and the Diocese of Shrewsbury came together in Wythenshawe to listen to refugees and asylum seekers, in order to plan how to better support and welcome new arrivals. Catholic Children’s Society, Diocese of Shrewsbury and Caritas Salford joined with Ivy Church, the SVP, Revive, Serco, and Mike Kane MP at St Aidan’s Centre in Wythenshawe to listen to what new arrivals had...
Good Shepherd Appeal 2016 Donations – St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Winsford
We would like to say thank you to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Winsford for their generous donation to the Good Shepherd Appeal. The money was raised by a musical performance of The Tempest. We appreciate the hard work put into the fundraising by the pupils, staff and parents as this enables us to continue in our mission to build a stronger, supportive communities. We where particularity touched by the fact your Year 6 thought of...
Good Shepherd Appeal 2016 Donations
We would like to say thank you to the following Schools for their donation to the Good Shepherd Appeal. The money was raised by the Year 6 Leavers Mass, that took place in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Catholic Primary Schools. We appreciate the hard work put into the fundraising by the pupils, staff and parents as this enables us to continue in our mission to support children and families building up stronger, supportive...
Good Shepherd Donations from Diocesan Schools
We would like to say thank you to the following Schools for their donation to the Good Shepherd Appeal. We appreciate the hard work put into the fundraising by the pupils, staff and parents who helped raise the money. Your financial support enables us to continue our mission to support children and families and continue building a stronger, supportive community. SS Peter & Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Wallasey Holy Family Catholic...
The Big Mile
CCS staff and members of local SVP conferences and their supporters met on 10th July to walk the BIG MILE in Birkenhead Park . This was part of a national initiative to raise awareness of local poverty and services that are able to support them. We were fortunate with the weather and there was plenty of laughter and chat to keep us going. Hopefully too we have raised a good amount of money to continue to support those in need. Thank you to...