Social Justice

Social justice can be defined to have different meanings depending on the context. There are many ways to consider what this means on a social, economic, cultural, systemic or individual basis. The term is important to our work and vision as a charity, social justice informs the approach we adopt towards people who access our […]

PTS Coach Blog – Working Alongside People

Working alongside people What does it mean to be a ‘professional’? Regardless of whether our working background comes with a certificate from University or personal anecdotes of going through tough times, we become attributed with the unwritten title ‘professional’. The system not only labels us as the ‘professional’, it labels people we work with, they […]

The Brick Provides Free Picnics And Books For Children This Summer!

The Brick is launching the Holiday Hardship Campaign to alleviate some of the short-term pressure placed upon families, across Wigan and Leigh, who may be facing financial hardship during the school summer holidays. The Brick has several initiatives planned throughout the summer break and we are kicking off the campaign with a healthy food provision […]

Do you have the skills to make a difference as a trustee for The Brick?

A charity supporting people across the borough facing homelessness, poverty and hunger is looking for caring volunteers to help make a difference. The Brick is searching for trustees to join its board and help oversee the work being done by the charity’s staff and volunteers. They play a vital role in how the organisation operates […]