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Some people we work with have come together to construct a brilliant (and huge!) sales counter for the new Leigh shop using reclaimed wood – We were absolutely blown away by how fabulous it looks! The Brick in Action team stayed at the Project and made a start on...
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One of the people we work with has now completed 2 weeks at their new job – They have said they’re very happy at their new job and look forward to the future. Another person we work with has started their new job Gardening with Wigan Council. A third...
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Asset Coaches deliver a personal transition service (PTS) a revolutionary approach to working with people who are going through tough times, we work differently from traditional support services by focusing on an individual’s strengths. Rather than dwell on what is systematically viewed as a ‘problem’ or ‘issue’, that then...
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Here at the Brick, we love to celebrate every success we have. Here is a look at some of the things we’ve achieved this week: Two people who have been in our Leigh emergency accommodation moved on into their own accommodation this week. A person that has recently come...
Read moreTHE BRICK LAUNCHES THE PERIOD POVERTY NETWORK The Brick has joined forces with Wigan business Cloud Perspective to launch the first Period Poverty Network, working across Wigan and Leigh. Taking place on Thursday June 27th, at the Brick Works on Hodson Street in Wigan, the Period Poverty Network...
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The Brick and Wigan Athletic hosted the 2019 DW Stadium Sleep on Friday April 5 and together raised an amazing £8,000 for the charity. The night was a great success with over £8,000 raised for the charity by the individuals, local community groups and businesses from across the Wigan...
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More than 100 Wiganers swapped their beds for sleeping bags in support of our annual SleepOut to raise vital funds to make sure no person in our community is left behind. This year, we teamed up with our charity partner Wigan Athletic to host the annual event, so people could spend the...
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A temporary night shelter is currently up and running in Wigan town centre to help people in the borough who face a night on the streets during the cold weather. The shelter gives 15 people a bed for the night, along with an evening meal and breakfast. So far,...
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If you have skills and experience in joinery, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for an experienced joiner to work alongside our volunteers and trainees to provide mentoring and training for one day a week at The Brick Works. If you could pass on your wealth of skills...
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Help us get a wood burning stove installed to warm up the pretty chilly BrickWorks and make a huge difference in the cafe – somewhere to escape the winter, connect with the community and thaw out! Donate today. Our BrickWorks premises on Hodson Street, Wigan has a small café that...
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