The diocese has 54 licensed parish social clubs and centres as well as many other non-licensed meeting rooms and halls across the length and breadth of the diocese.

In accordance with good practice and charity legislation, the licensed parish centres are managed and operated by a diocesan-owned company, SDC Trading Limited.

This company is managed by the diocese through a board of directors drawn from priests and officials who have experience in running licensed centres and clubs.

Further assistance and support for parishes

Through its finance office, the diocese has set up a network of support and management services for its clubs and parish centres which includes:

• Policies and documents covering all aspects of efficient management and legislation
• Training courses and guidance booklets
• Help with taxation, accountancy and book keeping
• Visits to parishes to provide advice, training and to help solve management difficulties
• Emergency support for crisis and incident management
• Bar staff and management relief cover

Details of how to access further advice and support

In most instances the first point of contact is the diocesan finance office:

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Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
0161 817 2222

Additionally, the diocese also has a consultant/advisor for all matters regarding licensed premises:

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Finally, the board of directors of SDCTL and the Salford Diocese Parish Centres Advisory Committee consists of the following priests who can also provide help and direction on such issues:

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