SUPPORT THE SALFORD STAR

The SALFORD STAR newspaper began over ten years ago. It is the independent voice of the community, one that does not depend on funding that could blunt its grassroots, independent identity. 

Over those ten years, the Star has exposed the unpalatable truth about the way in which big companies and sometimes the Council, with their lack of accountability, have overridden the interests of local people.

It has published stories about local people, trying hard to defend the local services and local areas, such as detailed reporting of the floods of 2015 and the Barton Moss Anti-fracking protests.

The on-going saga of developers, who with the Council’s agreement, avoid paying planning fees or 106 money, has been exhaustively reported. The long running campaign ‘To Save the Grange’, Salford’s only residential home, for disabled children, illustrates the Star’s width of community reporting.

In addition, it champions local culture and sport, with regular weekend reporting of the Salford entertainment and sporting scene, even awarding a prize to rising talent.

To summarise, the Salford Star has consistently championed the people of Salford, against powerful vested interests. In fact, it highlights issues that the mainstream media ignore, although, after publication of these, the Star is often contacted by national newspapers and television companies.

Salford Star is run on a shoe string and, depends for its funding on occasional donations or selling T shirts. Its Chief Reporter/ Editor receives expenses only; not a salary! 

To guarantee the future of the Star we need to get regular funding in place. We are, therefore, asking if you would help to support the Star. We would like you to consider making a donation or maybe setting up a monthly standing order.

We feel sure that, as someone who reads the Star, you would be prepared to consider this.

It really would be appreciated. 

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION.

Bank Details. Use these for transfers.

Name: Mary Burns – Salford Star. 
Bank of Scotland, 
Account number: 06066599
Sort code: 80-11-00

Declaration. The ‘Support the Salford Star’ Drive. 

I am pleased to donate, as a ‘one off’ payment: £ ……………….. or £………………. as a regular Monthly Standing Order.
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If you wish to donate by standing order please do so, through your own bank, using the above bank details.

If you wish to donate by cheque please make out to: 
‘Mary Burns - Salford Star’ and send to the following address: 
Treasurer to Salford Star, 34 Moor Lane, Salford, M7 3PZ.

You will be sent a receipt to your email or by post. Thank you for considering this appeal.