Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and now more than ever must we look after and provide support to those whose mental health deems them most vulnerable.
There’s plenty of support and initiatives out there doing their best to provide help to those very people – and Foundation 92 is one of them here in Greater Manchester.
Foundation 92, the charitable foundation created by Greater Manchester’s ‘Class of 92’, has teamed up with Redstone Accountancy to launch a brand new football-focused fundraising initiative for the city.
A corporate football tournament in August will culminate in a gala prize-giving and fundraising event at Hotel Football on September 10, with proceeds used to fund up to 3000 hours of free mental health counselling to Greater Manchester’s most vulnerable young people.
Manchester United Class of ’92 host kickabout for young school children // Manchester United
This month, ‘Our Goal’ will see eight Greater Manchester businesses compete in a friendly five-a-side tournament on the Heaven pitch at Hotel Football, overlooking Old Trafford. The winners will secure local bragging rights and a trophy presented by a Class of 92 representative at the gala dinner.
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Only three tables remain unfilled for the September’s fundraising event, which will be attended by the Class of 92 and compered by Old Trafford’s celebrated stadium announcer, Alan Keegan. Irish band ‘Blessed’ will also travel from Ireland to entertain the audience.
Foundation 92 is the official charitable partner of Salford City FC, owned and founded by the celebrated Class of 92. The foundation works with communities across Greater Manchester to promote sports & physical activity; health & wellbeing; education & employability and inclusion.
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Tom Hutton, Head of Foundation 92 said: “Sport, and football in particular, has a unique ability to bring people together and achieve amazing things. We’re so grateful to all the businesses who are taking part in Our Goal – helping us fund and deliver support to the city’s most vulnerable people.
Salford City Foundation 92 launched by the Class of 92 // Salford City Football Club
“We are particularly looking forward to September’s fundraising event with the Class of 92, some fantastic entertainment and great prizes on offer. There’s still time for the Greater Manchester business community to join us on the night and make a real difference to local people’s lives.”
The first annual Our Goal tournament will see co-founders Redstone Accountancy face off against a diverse range of Salford and Manchester businesses, including: Roland Dransfield, OBI, Kuits, RoyleMac10, Hybrid, HSPG and a team from the tournament’s hosts – Hotel Football.
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Redstone Accountancy offers an array of individual & corporate accounting services, as well as providing business and tax advice to clients of all sizes.
Craig Watts, Managing Director of Redstone Accountancy said: “‘Our Goal’ is an annual event that brings together local Manchester-based businesses to raise funds for amazing causes.
“Our Goal’ this year, is to raise funds to help Foundation 92 provide 3000 hours of qualified counselling to Manchester’s most vulnerable individuals who are suffering with their mental health”
Local businesses wanting to support the fundraising event on September 10, by attending, sponsoring or donating prizes, should visit www.foundation92.co.uk/page/fundraising and register interest today.
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When does the UK’s fourth heatwave of the year hit Greater Manchester?
Danny Jones
Brace yourselves: ANOTHER heatwave is set to hit the UK – the fourth in 2026 so far – and, understandably, Greater Manchester residents are already preparing for the latest blast of hot weather and wondering when it gets here.
Yes, in case you missed the news, more high temperatures are set to spread across Great Britain and Ireland this month and heading into August.
The increase will gradually build throughout this week, with Wednesday tipped to be the hottest day according to various meteorological sources.
Fortunately for us here in the North West, parts of the Midlands and the usual suspects down south are set to hit the highest numbers, but the thermometers are still on course to reach around the mid-20s over the coming days.
Temperatures are set to rise this week across some areas, bringing a return to hotter conditions 🥵
The heat looks to be fairly short-lived, however, with temperatures expected to fall again towards the end of the week 🌡️ pic.twitter.com/IKsunEdwhU
Estimates of 26°C have been predicted for this coming Tuesday, with the levels floating in and around 24/25 on the following Wednesday.
The heat is then due to drop off slowly, with top scores of no higher than 21°C on the cards for Thursday and Friday. Although the weekend forecast is less certain at present, one thing that has been announced is reduced rainfall.
Aside from a few more trickles today (Mon, 27 July), the showers or lack thereof cease rather soon, with some of the driest parts of the country already having various effects; for instance, parched parts of Wales have even revealed lost archaeological sites last Friday (24/7/2026).
It would be remiss if we didn’t mention the obvious moorland fires across our region, which were sadly exacerbated by hot weather earlier this month.
Following on from the hottest June on record, the Dovestone and Tinwhistle areas of Oldham and parts of Derbyshire saw hundreds of hectares turn into a deeply dangerous blaze for several days.
As per the latest statistics, it’s said that the equivalent of 1,250 football pitches were scorched following the alarming wildfire, which also raised concerns for wildlife and surrounding air quality.
Former US President Barack Obama is coming to Manchester for a special ‘Evening With’ event
Danny Jones
No, not a prank: the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, is coming to Manchester on his upcoming UK tour.
Confirming just three domestic dates across Great Britain and Ireland, the 44th President turned successful global speaker has delivered talks all over the world, and now he’ll be coming to the Co-op Live arena.
We always knew the industry-leading events space was going to lead to some big names, but no one was expecting this one.
Set to deliver his first-ever ‘An Evening With’ here in Greater Manchester, Barack Obama will be coming to the Co-op later this year.
Officially announcing the live show in line with a key American date, Obama will be making his first-ever visit to our city.
The Co-op Live post reads: “As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, President Barack Obama joins us in Belfast, Glasgow and Manchester to discuss what comes next – for America, and for all of us.”
More than two and a half centuries on from the start of the nation becoming the United States, the series of intimate interviews comes alongside a significant anniversary for both countries.
Always praised for being a talented orator, the 64-year-old ex-Commander in Chief has found a fruitful second career on the so-called ‘keynote circuit’ following his time as POTUS.
Having served two consecutive terms in the post, it feels undeniably surreal to hear that he will be coming to visit, especially amid the obvious recent development of our very own Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, having now become the 59th British PM.
As for Obama, it’s no surprise that he booked the biggest venue possible for his debut talk in 0161.
Presented by SeatUnique, who specialise in affordable but premium hospitality seats/tickets for live entertainment, it goes without saying that this is an unprecedented moment for the venue, specifically.
Set to arrive on 15 October, tickets go live from 10am at the end of this month, with official Co-op members pre-sale passes available from the same time on Wednesday, 29 July.
You can get ready to grab your tickets right HERE.
Manchester is an international city and its popularity is growing rapidly. Barack Obama, former US President is reportedly coming to Manchester this October. pic.twitter.com/9twbfaIWbI
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10th September 2021 
