Right now, families and individuals across Wigan & Leigh are facing unthinkable choices.
Food or heating.
Clean clothes or a clean home.
A warm meal or keeping the lights on.
For too many, these aren’t rare dilemmas — they are daily decisions. And for some, it leads to one heartbreaking outcome: homelessness.
The Hidden Struggle of Summer
While many families look forward to the summer holidays, others face them with dread and anxiety.
School is more than just education — it’s a lifeline. It’s a hot meal. It’s structure and safety.
Without it, the pressure piles on.
Day trips, new clothes, or holidays are out of reach.
Instead, parents are forced to find ways to stretch already impossible budgets even further.
“I have to skip meals one or two days a week so my son can eat.
I’d rather see him with food in his belly than me.
The school holidays are even more difficult because he misses his school dinner.”
— Mandy, local mum
The Bigger Picture
Across the UK, 4.5 million children are living in poverty.
That’s 4.5 million children going without food, comfort, or stability — many right here in our own community.
At The Brick, we believe no one should be left behind. And this summer, we need your help more than ever.
Will You Donate Just £1 Today?
We’re asking our incredible supporters to donate £1 — or whatever you can afford — to help us support local families facing crisis.
Your £1 act of kindness will go directly towards:
🛒 Bulk buying food for families in need
🧴 Providing toiletries and cleaning products
🍞 Supplying fresh, healthy foods like bread, fruit and vegetables
🧺 Offering free or subsidised appliances such as cookers, fridges, and washing machines
How to Donate
📱 Text BRICK1 to 70480 to donate £1
You can also text BRICK2, BRICK3, or BRICK5 to donate a higher amount.
Or donate online via our Just Giving page
Every single £1 helps a real family in Wigan & Leigh — not just survive, but take a step toward hope, dignity, and independence.
Together, We Can Tackle Poverty and Homelessness at the Root
Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for believing that even the smallest act of kindness can change a life.
#TheBrick £1 Campaign — Because we all deserve better.
