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 […]
The Brick Thanks Local Businesses for Bringing Christmas Hope to Local Families
The Brick thanks local businesses and community partners for their incredible generosity in helping support families and individuals in need across the borough in the lead-up to Christmas. Thanks to the kindness and commitment of supporters including Hickorys Smokehouse and Cash for Kids, vital funds, food, clothing and Christmas essentials are reaching those who […]
The Brick Charity Reaches Three Million Milestone in Three years
The Brick Multibank, a flagship initiative led by Wigan and Leigh charity The Brick, has reached an extraordinary milestone this December: three million essential household items distributed to families, children and vulnerable individuals across Greater Manchester. But instead of celebrating, the charity is using this moment to shine a light on the intensifying hardship facing local people as the winter […]
This Christmas, Hope Starts with One Act of Kindness
The Brick has launched its Christmas ‘It Starts with You’ fundraiser, calling on the people of Wigan and Leigh to help begin a ripple of kindness that could change someone’s life this winter. With more families than ever turning to The Brick for food, warmth and crisis support, the charity is urging the community […]
Amazon delivers Top Ten Toys to The Brick in time for Christmas
Hundreds of toys from Amazon’s Top Ten Toys list have been donated to The Brick by the Amazon toy train to spread some festive cheer in the run up to Christmas. The Brick is part of The Multibank charity initiative – which was founded by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon in 2022 – […]
The Brick Wins Community Impact Award at the 2025 Wigan Business Awards
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that The Brick has won the Community Impact Award at the 2025 Wigan Business Awards! Here’s what they said: “The judges were deeply inspired by The Brick’s belief that everyone deserves the chance to have an equal opportunity in life. Best known for supporting low income families, The Brick […]
Help Us Fill A Plate This Christmas
This Christmas, you can help local people and families facing hard times. Across Wigan & Leigh, many families are struggling to put food on the table — and for some, a festive meal feels out of reach. This year, more than ever, we need your support to make sure every family can enjoy a […]
You buy. We donate. Amazon donation campaign with The Multibank returns to support families facing hygiene poverty in Wigan this autumn
When customers purchase two qualifying products on Amazon.co.uk, a third item will be donated to The Multibank charity automatically at no additional charge. The You buy. We donate programme runs until 12 November, supporting The Brick Multibank in Wigan. The Multibank was co-founded by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon. You buy. […]
Wrap Up Wigan 2025 – Keep Our Community Warm This Winter
No one wants to be cold and wet. Last year, you helped us collect a mountain of warm clothing that went straight to local families and individuals in need. As winter approaches, we’re asking once again: can you help us Wrap Up Wigan? We’re especially grateful for donations of new or pre-loved:👕 […]
Progress With Unity – Power Through Love
By Brick CEO, Keely Dalfen At The Brick, we’ve always said that homelessness is about more than the absence of a home. It’s about the absence of connection, belonging, and hope. And if that’s the problem, then the solution can’t just be bricks and mortar—it has to be people, relationships, and yes… love. […]