FASE Group Donates £20,000 to Support The Brick’s Work Tackling Homelessness
A major boost has been given to frontline support services in Wigan after FASE Group Ltd donated £20,000 to The Brick, helping to support people facing homelessness, poverty, and hardship across the borough. The significant donation will help The Brick continue delivering vital services, including emergency food provision, housing support, and pathways into employment […]
A Place to Belong: Support our Crowdfunder
DONATE TO OUR CROWDFUNDER At The Brick, our goal is simple but powerful: to transform our current space into a true community hub — somewhere people don’t just access food, but receive holistic support to improve their lives. All Donations Will Be Tripled Thanks to match funding, every donation will have three times the […]
The Brick launches Home Team project to tackle homelessness through sport
A new community initiative using the power of sport to support people affected by homelessness and social isolation has been launched by The Brick. The Brick Home Team is an innovative project designed to help individuals rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and reconnect with their community through regular, inclusive sports sessions across Wigan and Leigh. […]
The Brick celebrates three years of its Multibank supporting families across the Northwest
Community organisations, schools and partners came together on 20th March to celebrate the third anniversary of The Brick’s Multibank, marking three years of vital support for families experiencing hardship across Wigan and the wider Northwest region. Since launching in 2023, The Northwest Multibank has distributed more than 3.3 million essential items, supporting around 171,000 […]
The Brick Leigh: We’ve Moved, But We’re Still Open!
The Brick’s charity shop in Leigh may have moved location, but its doors are very much open, continuing to support local people through crisis with affordable shopping, vital donations and community connection. The Leigh shop remains a welcoming hub at the heart of the town, offering great-quality clothing, homeware and vintage finds at low cost, […]
Leigh residents invited to volunteer and support local families at The Brick Charity Shop Open Day
Local people in Leigh are being invited to discover how they can make a real difference in their community when The Brick hosts a Volunteer Open Day at its Leigh charity shop on Thursday 12 March. The event will give residents the chance to meet the shop team, learn about volunteering opportunities and find […]
Power and Powerlessness: The Brick’s Story on BBC Radio 4
This month, BBC Radio 4’s Lent series confronts the uncomfortable realities of power and powerlessness, shining a light on Wigan’s own The Brick, a charity at the heart of our community, supporting people facing homelessness and poverty. Tune in on 22 February to hear real stories from Wigan and Leigh, stories that challenge us […]
The Brick Named as a Big Issue Changemaker for 2026
The Brick has been announced as a Big Issue Changemaker 2026, recognised for its impact and leadership in food and nutrition. Each year, The Big Issue highlights 100 individuals and organisations across the UK that are driving meaningful social change. The Brick has been selected for the integrity, scale and importance of its work […]
More Than Donations: Wigan and Leigh Communities Come Together to Support The Brick
Local businesses, musicians and community groups across Wigan and Leigh have come together over the past year to raise thousands of pounds for The Brick, the Wigan-based charity supporting people facing homelessness, poverty and hardship. Among those leading the way is Plumbase, whose Wigan branch has reaffirmed its commitment to The Brick as its […]
Run for The Brick at the Run Wigan Festival 2026
Feeling ready to take on a challenge and make a real difference in your community? Join Team Brick at the Run Wigan Festival 2026, taking place on Sunday 15th March, and help support people experiencing homelessness and poverty across Wigan and Leigh. You can choose between the Half Marathon or the 5K, making […]