Gaddum

Gaddum Hi, we're Gaddum. We are a mental health and carers charity for Greater Manchester. Registered charity no.507162 Hi, I’m Gaddum.

I’m a charity offering advocacy, carer support, mental health, counselling and therapy services to Manchester. For nearly 200 years, I’ve been a voice for people struggling to have theirs heard, a shoulder to cry on for those shouldering a burden and a helping hand for anyone helping others to cope. I believe supporting individuals has a ripple effect on the whole community, ultimately building be

tter futures all round. Everyone’s circumstances are unique, but whatever situation you find yourself in, I’m here to listen.

A huge thank you to for gifting some free tickets for young carers to see The Boy at the Back of the Class. A fantastic...
01/05/2026

A huge thank you to for gifting some free tickets for young carers to see The Boy at the Back of the Class.

A fantastic production! Popcorn and smiles all round 😊🍿

29/04/2026

I think any uni student would agree: Being a student can be really stressful at times 😬

Deadlines, placements, coursework, exams, navigating a new city…it’s a lot.

Thank you to Amy for sharing your experiences, and for helping to break the stigma around taking medication for our mental health when we need to 💙

A huge thank you to all carers who took part in filming this week, sharing their lived experience for an upcoming carers...
24/04/2026

A huge thank you to all carers who took part in filming this week, sharing their lived experience for an upcoming carers awareness campaign 📣

The films will be live in June, in time for National Carers Week (8th - 14th). We can’t wait to share some of the incredible stories carers shared with us, to help raise awareness of unwaged carers across Greater Manchester, and to show that…

No matter who you care for
No matter how often you care
No matter if you call yourself a carer or not
That Counts as Caring

If you care for someone who couldn’t manage without your support, and you’d like to share your story, please get in touch with our marketing lead Hannah Burns: hannah.burns@gaddum.org.uk

We’d love to hear from you 💙

You're invited! Join Carers Manchester for a special Carers Celebration Evening on Saturday 13th June at The Sheridan Ge...
21/04/2026

You're invited! Join Carers Manchester for a special Carers Celebration Evening on Saturday 13th June at The Sheridan

General admission tickets available until 8th May 🌟

200 carers have been nominated to attend for free, but tickets are now open to members of the public who would like to attend.

For £45, your ticket includes:

Non-alcoholic welcome drink
Delicious three-course meal
Live entertainment from a band

Come along for a night of connection and celebration 💙

Buy your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carersmanchester/2047449

Carers, local councils, strategic leaders and VCSE partners came together in Manchester last week for a Celebration of U...
21/04/2026

Carers, local councils, strategic leaders and VCSE partners came together in Manchester last week for a Celebration of Unpaid Carers, hosted by the Greater Manchester Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (GM ADASS).

The day was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on progress in identifying and supporting unpaid carers across Greater Manchester through the Accelerating Reform Fund. The day focused on two key themes: hospital discharge and Shared Lives schemes.

Most importantly, the day was centred around carers' lived experience.

We heard impactful stories and celebrated the positive change carers have helped shape. We had open conversations about what’s working well - and where we still need to work towards better.

What stood out most was the shared commitment in the room; a collective momentum to drive meaningful, positive change for unpaid carers across Greater Manchester.

We love to see it! 👏🏽

The three stages of Carer's Bingo:Concentration...Chocolate...BINGO! 😄Thank you to all carers who joined us for a fab ni...
14/04/2026

The three stages of Carer's Bingo:

Concentration...Chocolate...BINGO! 😄

Thank you to all carers who joined us for a fab night of bingo. And thank you to social work student, Chloe, who is currently on placement at Gaddum, for helping to organise this fun night!

PS. If you're a carer in Salford, why not sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about upcoming carer events:

https://gaddum.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=03f740c1cd04ed8c165ef17a0&id=5de95a048a

10/04/2026

We loved Ray’s positive outlook on life 🌞 a reminder that looking after yourself, and doing things that bring you joy in the moment, are not selfish acts but acts of self care ✨

Thank you for stopping by to chat to us!

Thank you to Salford carers who joined the recent Carers Strategy Steering Group to share their insights on parent carin...
10/04/2026

Thank you to Salford carers who joined the recent Carers Strategy Steering Group to share their insights on parent caring and the cost of living. Their contributions are helping to shape the new Carers Strategy Action Plan alongside commissioners and professionals.

We're firm believers in “no decision about me, without me”. This meeting was a testament to why coproduction matters and why lived experience should sit at the heart of decision-making.

Carers voices aren't just being listened to; they’re influencing real change. Co-production ensures services are joined-up, inclusive, and truly reflective of carers’ needs.

With thanks to Salford City Council, Salford Parent Carer Forum and Carers Together - Salford for working in partnership.

Gaddum provides administrative support for Mynshull's Educational Foundation, which supports young people (aged 30 or un...
09/04/2026

Gaddum provides administrative support for Mynshull's Educational Foundation, which supports young people (aged 30 or under) to access education and training, by covering costs such as:

📚 textbooks
✏️ essential stationery
💻 IT equipment
👕 uniforms
🥼 specialist clothing
🎶 musical instruments
🚗 contributions towards trips or residentials

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from help with education‑related costs, find out more and apply here: https://www.gaddum.org.uk/about/grants/

31/03/2026

We so often say “how are you?” as a greeting, rather than stopping to *really* listen to how someone’s doing.

We’re on a mission to change that, by creating space to have open conversations around mental health 💙

Thank you to Roxy for stopping by to speak to us about the changes she’s going through in her life, and the impact it’s had on her mental health.

Last chance to see the Caregiving Exhibition at Pendleton Library & Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, which is on display ...
27/03/2026

Last chance to see the Caregiving Exhibition at Pendleton Library & Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, which is on display until Easter 🐣

Photos with Fiona led a series of inspiring photography workshops for unpaid carers in Salford, creating space to have fun, learn new skills, and share lived experience.

Using creative prompts like “something happy, sad, calm, or confusing,” carers captured meaningful moments by taking photographs that captured their experiences. These photos, along with written submissions, now form the Caregiving Exhibition.

You can visit the exhibition at:

- Humphrey Booth Resource Centre, Swinton (a dementia-friendly community hub)
- Pendleton Library

We’d love to see the exhibition travel further - where should it go next? Drop your suggestions in the comments 👇

This project was funded by a National Lottery Project Grant from Ace Grams, with workshops supported by Empowered Conversations and Gaddum

Address

C/o St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road
Manchester
M155BJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441618346069

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