I’m proud to help launch the Trafford Centre Foundation and work with local organisations to create lasting opportunities for communities across Greater Manchester.

SHAQUILLE WHITE, CHAIR of TRAFFORD CENTRE FOUNDATION

OUR FOUNDATION

Established as a registered charity in 2026, Trafford Centre Foundation supports charitable causes to deliver meaningful impact across Greater Manchester.

OUR MISSION

The Foundation’s mission is to enable transformational change through partnerships with local organisations, funding a broad range of charitable activities.

OUR FOCUS

Our goal is to add social value to education, equality and the environment in and around our local communities.

  • Environmental protection
  • Education
  • Young people
  • advancement of citizenship
  • community development

OUR FUNDING PRIORITIES

  • Education support for young people and people facing disadvantage

 

  • Citizenship and community development

 

  • Environmental protection and enhancement

OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT

The creation of the Trafford Centre Foundation builds on our ongoing commitment to raise awareness of and support the work carried out by local community organisations. We offer a social, cultural and educational space, employ over 10,000 people locally and have been supporting local good causes for over 25 years.

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OUR COMMUNITY STORIES

OUR COMMUNITY STORIES

Bee Mural

Trafford Centre’s bee mural was created in partnership with the One Love Manchester project, blending vibrant art with a powerful charitable purpose. Celebrating the city’s resilience, it honours the worker bee symbol while raising awareness for local community causes. The mural has become a meaningful photo spot that supports hope, unity, and giving back.