Services in Salford

As of 1st February 2025, Penderels Trust no longer provides a Direct Payment Information and Advice service in Salford. If you are looking for information and advice on your direct payment including PA recruitment and employment support, the new provider is Disability Direct via their Blue Sky Brokers service.  Their details are below:

Tel: 01332 404040 (Option 3)

Email: info@blueskybrokers.org 

Web: https://blueskybrokers.org/

Payroll and Managed Accounts Service

In Salford, if you wish to use a payroll service or managed accounts service, you can choose who provides this service to you. Penderels Trust provides both payroll and managed accounts service and this is not affected by this change. We are happy to continue to provide this service as part of your direct payment support. 

The Penderels Trust teams can be contacted on:

Managed Accounts: 02476 511611 or cma@penderelstrust.org.uk

Payroll Department: 02476 511611 Option 3 or payroll@penderelstrust.org.uk 

Safeguarding in Salford

If someone you know in Salford is being abused or you think they might be, please contact the safeguarding team at Salford City Council. It's better to be on the safe side. 

Safeguarding Adults: email worriedaboutanadult@salford.gov.uk or tel 0161 631 4777

Safeguarding Children: worriedaboutachild@salford.gov.uk or tel 0161 603 4500

If you need help out of hours, please call 0161 794 8888 for adults or children.

Services in Bury

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with Bury Council to support adults and children who receive a direct payment.  We offer payroll and managed account services in this area.

Please contact the team for more information.

Useful Links in Salford

• Spirit of Salford - COVID-19 support and guidance 
• Citizens Advice Bureau  
• Greater Manchester Personal Assistant Network 
• Mind in Salford - Advocacy Service 
• Salford Disability Forum -  Information and guidance on being a care assistant  
• Henshaws - Training, arts and crafts and events for people with sight loss and a range of other disabilities
• Age UK - Support for older people
• Salford Community and Voluntary Services - volunteering opportunities 
• Garden Needs - Gardening sessions for mental health 
• Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO) - volunteering opportunities 
• Healthwatch Salford - Works to ensures your voice is heard in the shape of healthcare services 
• Salford City Council Adult Care and Health - Council information and advice page for people who need support with everyday tasks
• The Silver Line - Helpline for older people - Tel: 0800 4 70 80 90
• Accessibility at Manchester Airport 
• Start in Salford - Mental health charity
• Unlimited Potential - Social enterprise enriching people's lives in Salford for various projects
• Inspiring Communities Together - Charity that consults locals on how to improve the local community from childcare to employment support and supporting older people to become more involved in the community
• Salford Credit Union 
• 42nd Street - Support for young people struggling with mental health and wellbeing 
• Salford Carers Centre - Advice and support for carers

Useful Links in Bury

• The Bury Directory - Information about activities, events and organisations in Bury
• Bury Voluntary Community and Faith Alliance - Volunteering opportunities and much more
• Bury Council 

Useful Links in Trafford

• Citizens Advice (Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford)
• Trafford Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) - Volunteering opportunities and much more