For those unfamiliar with the St Joseph's Penny Appeal, each year the Caritas Diocese of Salford sends out collection boxes during Lent raising money for families and children across the Diocese of Salford who need help. Not everyone has the things they need to make a happy home, but Caritas, through the St Joseph’s Penny Appeal, reaches out to those vulnerable children and families in the community offering support in various ways - from food parcels to counselling sessions, from Christmas presents to giving young mums and children somewhere safe to live; Caritas means something different to everyone that they help.

We are delighted to be taking part in the annual appeal supporting Caritas. Each student should have received a box in which we ask you to throw in any spare change only if and when possible over the next couple of weeks to help make a difference to those in need. Thank you once again for your support as always in supporting others in need, your help is what makes the MSJ Community truly special.