Love Wins: Life on the Frontline at The Brick
Meet Stephanie Scotson, Rough Sleeping Support Service Can you tell us a little about your role at The Brick and what a typical day looks like for you?No one day is ever the same. Most mornings begin at 5am with outreach, checking in on people who are rough sleeping, making sure they are as […]
Love Wins: Life on the Frontline at The Brick
Meet James Leach-Holt, Service Manager (Engage) Can you tell us a little about your role at The Brick and what a typical day looks like for you?Honestly, there’s no such thing as a “typical” day. Most mornings begin in the dark, around 5am, when we head out to check on people who are rough […]
Why Supported Housing Is Crucial: Rebuilding Lives, One Home at a Time
Why Supported Housing Is Crucial: Rebuilding Lives, One Home at a TimeBy Keely Dalfen, CEO of The Brick At The Brick, we work with people facing homelessness, poverty, and crisis every single day. Over the years, one truth has become increasingly clear: safe, supported housing isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. There’s a […]
Why Love Wins in Ending Homelessness: The Brick’s Week of Action (4–10 October 2025)
Wigan charity The Brick is launching its Love Wins Week of Action (4–10 October) in the run-up to World Homelessness Day (10 October) with a series of events designed to highlight dignity, belonging, and hope for people facing homelessness At The Brick, love is more than a feeling, it’s a strategy for change. Every […]
Leigh Pulls Together: Over £1,000 Raised for The Brick at Leigh’s Strongest 2025
Leigh showed its heart as well as its strength this summer, with Leigh’s Strongest 2025 raising an incredible £1,034.51 for local charity The Brick. The donation will be handed over this week, ensuring the money goes straight back into supporting people in need here in Wigan and Leigh. Hosted by House of Grit & […]
We Did It at the Wigan 10K! 🏅
A huge congratulations to our amazing Brick runners who completed the Wigan 10K! 🎉 We are incredibly proud of every single one of you for your dedication and energy on the day. A special thank you to our corporate fundraisers – Ingeus UK, Max Therapy, and Millennium Care UK Group – for going the […]
The Brick Backs Starts at Home Day 2025: “Supported Housing Is the Foundation for Rebuilding Lives”
Today, on Starts at Home Day 2025 (29th August), The Brick joined housing associations, charities, and communities across the UK in championing the life-changing role of supported housing — something the Wigan-based charity sees making a difference every single day in its own borough. For The Brick, supported housing is far more than a […]
Why Supported Housing Is Crucial: Rebuilding Lives, One Home at a Time
At The Brick, we work with people facing homelessness, poverty, and crisis every single day. Over the years, one truth has become increasingly clear: safe, supported housing isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. There’s a common misconception that homelessness ends when someone receives the keys to a property. While a roof over someone’s head […]
7-Year-Old Fundraising Star Tianna Garvin Completes 5-Mile Swim for The Brick
At just 7 years old, Tianna Garvin has become one of The Brick’s youngest and most inspiring fundraisers — completing a 5-mile swim challenge to raise money for people in crisis across Wigan and Leigh. Swimming the equivalent of 320 lengths, Tianna completed her challenge well ahead of her July 31st goal, finishing on […]
Wigan Hero Raises £4K for The Brick Through Marathon and Charity Night
Local fundraising champion Daniel Keogh has raised an incredible £4K for The Brick, a Wigan-based charity supporting people facing poverty, homelessness, and crisis across Wigan and Leigh. Daniel, Assistant Branch Manager at SIG Roofing Bolton, took on the Manchester Marathon in April, running 26.2 miles in support of the charity. But his fundraising efforts […]