News archive 2008
Award Winners
Two of our young people were winners in the 2008 Manchester Achievements Awards for Looked After Children. continued...
Feedback from the Ozanam Centre
In September 2008 the service users of our Supported Accommodation Units in Blackburn and Bolton were accompanied by members of staff for a week’s holiday to the Ozanam Centre in Snowdonia. continued...
End of an Era
At the end of September the Treasure Chest Charity Shop on Merseybank Avenue will regrettably pull down the shutters for the last time. The shop opened nine years ago...continued...
Marillac House Holiday 2008
On June 16th, service users and staff from Marillac House set off on their annual holiday to the Ozanam Centre in North Wales. It was a new experience for everyone as we had not been there before. continued...
2008 Annual Review now available
Looking back over the successes of the last 12 months and squaring up to the challenges of the future, our Annual Review will give you a clear picture of where the society stands today.
The Review is now available to download in pdf format.
Gerald (Gerry) McComb, RIP
21 April 1940 – 11 July 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerry McComb who had been a Trustee of the Society for more than 12 years. continued...
Stay with us
In the past few weeks there have been misleading reports and headlines in the press that could have lead to the impression that CCRS was closing. This is not the case. A decision has been made by the Trustees for the Society to cease recruiting and assessing adoptive applicants for reasons outlined in the Bishop’s recent press statement. continued...
CCRS foster carer nominated for an MEN hero award!
Mother of two Angela McAlpine has over the past 15 years fostered more than 25 children with the CCRS (Catholic Children’s Rescue Society) in South Manchester. And it’s due to her dedication to youngsters in Bury that she has been nominated for the Manchester Hereos Awards. continued...
City of Salford Circle Catenians adopt CCRS
We are delighted that the City of Salford Circle of Catenians have adopted CCRS as their charity of the year for 2008. continued...
Garden Party 2008
Dark skies and threatening rain could not stop the CCRS annual garden party from being a success on the 21st June. Thanks to our many volunteers, friends and helpers the event went ahead and raised over £8,000 on the day. continued...
Long Service Celebration
At the end of March Josie Walsh, Admin Team Manager, retired after 24 years dedicated service to the Catholic Childrens Rescue Society. Work colleagues past and present filled Rainbow Chapel for a special Mass led by Reverend Secretary Fr. Bernard Wilson. continued...
Caritas Salford Diocese
Following a programme of renewal called Faith in the Future, Salford Diocese is now restructuring the welfare services it provides for both children and adults through the setting up of a new charity, CARITAS SALFORD DIOCESE. continued...
Dining, Dancing and Fundraising!
Friday 25th April the Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport, was the venue for a wonderful evening of dining, dancing and fundraising! continued...
Our Children Meet a Prince
All the children from one of our children’s homes were invited to meet Prince Edward at a special event at Manchester Art Gallery on 28th March. continued...
Lalley Centre Official Opening
Our new community development initiative, The Lalley Welcome Centre was officially opened and blessed by the Right Reverend Bishop of Salford Terence Brain on 7 February 2008. continued...
Make a Will over Lent to help support vulnerable children and young people all over the Diocese.
Use this as an opportunity to get your affairs in order whilst also helping to raise funds for the Catholic Children’s Rescue Society. continued...
Art Workshops in Bolton
Simon Sullivan, a drama student, from the Bolton Phoenix Centre, approached us about doing five 2-hour arts based workshops with some of the service users in our supported accommodation project in Bolton. continued...
TJ Hughes spread Christmas cheer to Children’s Homes
Youngsters in our children’s homes had something to smile about on Christmas Day, thanks to the generosity of all the staff at TJ Hughes in Bolton. continued...