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15th April 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Students from TMP College in Pemberton, Wigan are holding a Spring Fayre on 18th April, to raise money for The Brick. Film and media students at TMP College, who attend weekly Personal Social Development (PSD) lessons, developed, and planned the Spring Fayre. Jessica Murphy HLTA at TMP College said: “TMP College places a
26th March 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick is calling on the community to come together to support two Marathon runners, who are looking to raise money, at the London Marathon in April for the charity. Wendy Green, 53 a Funeral Director from Wigan and Chris Green, 49, an Assistant Manager at Wigan-based AEC, and originally from Leigh, are both
18th March 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
A TV presenter visited The Brick to shed light on the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Red Nose Day. The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades visited Brick by Brick, which was set up with The Brick and internet giant Amazon to support people who are facing the most difficult circumstances at home and struggling to stay afloat.
22nd February 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
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29th January 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Plumbase in Wigan has donated £5000 to The Brick, and this year, the Plumbers Merchant is looking to raise even more money, with a range of fundraising activities planned for their staff and customers. UK’s leading plumbers’ merchant, Plumbase, has 18 staff working from its Wigan branch, and for the second year running the
22nd January 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
We are absolutely honoured to officially announce that we are Wigan Warriors charity partner of the year. The club is the epitome of all that we stand for – community spirited, courageous and dedicated to helping our Borough thrive. We are even more excited about our kit – and we really hope the fans love
15th January 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
A huge thank you to Stephensons Solicitors LLP, our incredible Brick supporters. We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Stephensons has generously presented The Brick with £15,000. This invaluable contribution will play a crucial role in supporting our work, especially during the vital winter months. The funds will be used to enhance
15th January 2024 by The Brick Shop Leigh
A 6-year-old Wigan girl has set herself a challenge to walk 100 miles in January to raise £300 for The Brick after seeing homeless people sleeping in Wigan town centre, this winter. Gabrielle Smith was walking home with her dad, via Wigan town centre, after visiting the Wigan Light Night event in Mesnes Park
6th December 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Hundreds of toys from Amazon’s Top Ten Toys list have been donated to The Brick, in time for Christmas as part of The Multibank charity initiative. Founded by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, The Multibank initiative, which launched in 2022, was created to meet the needs of families and individuals living in poverty.
21st November 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXQEg3MwmOo We wanted to make our little Christmas ad, which has been donated to us at no cost, to show people the reality of Christmas for so many families this year. Our project is supporting over 70,000 families who are grappling with the harsh realities of the cost-of-living crisis in Greater Manchester and we need
20th November 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has joined forces with Comic Relief to launch an appeal to help the “growing needs” of families experiencing poverty by expanding our Brick By Brick project running in Wigan. Mr Brown will invite socially responsible firms and philanthropic foundations to join together in a “coalition of compassion” and donate
18th October 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick is launching its first pop-up shop to sell discounted pre-loved bikes and accessories. Families are being encouraged to head to the Grand Arcade shopping centre during the school half-term holiday for all things cycling. Gearing Up – The Brick’s bike retail and maintenance community interest company – will run the shop on Tuesday,
9th October 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Ahead of the 10th October, 2023, an annual date marked as ‘World Homeless Day’, it’s important to consider the language we use and message we convey when we talk about homelessness. Instead of going along with the popular myth that ‘ending homelessness’ is in any way plausible, realistic and the solution, let’s talk truthfully, and
5th October 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick has launched its annual ‘Wrap up Wigan’ campaign, to support vulnerable members in the borough and to ensure that everyone in the community stays warm as the colder weather approaches. We work with people who are at risk of, or who are transitioning through homelessness, financial hardship, or crisis, and they are
5th September 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick is calling on the community to come together to join ‘Team Brick’ to take on the ultimate military obstacle course, Born Survivor, in the Ribble Valley, in Lancashire, in September. Staff and volunteers from The Brick are already committed to taking on what many call ‘the toughest and most rugged Born Survivor
4th September 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
A retired teacher in Standish has created a unique ‘Walking on Wigan’ calendar for 2024. The calendar features photographs of Wigan, depicting the very best that the town has to offer. Christine Thompson age 76 came up with the idea during lockdown in 2020, when her daily walks took her on routes all around
31st July 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick’s Charity Shop, on Gidlow Lane in Wigan, reopened on Thursday 27th July, after a short closure to undergo a total refresh. The opening day was celebrated by staff, volunteers and local businesses, who all came together to unveil the charity shop’s new look. The charity shop, has been operating for almost 50
13th July 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Join Team Brick and take on The Ultimate Military Obstacle Course set in the Stunning Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Recruit your buddies for the UK’s Ultimate Military Obstacle Course Mission set in the stunning Ribble Valley Lancashire overlooking the Yorkshire Dales! This is simply the toughest and most rugged Born Survivor Course of them
8th June 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
The Brick, hosted a special celebration event this week to celebrate its 71 volunteers to mark this year’s National Volunteers Week. The volunteer celebration event was held at The Brickworks and was attended by volunteers and staff. The volunteers were presented with awards and heard speeches from staff members including CEO Keely Dalfen, who let
22nd May 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Pictured: Ruth Baxendale, Lansafe (Right), Adam Baxendale, Lansafe (Left) and Keely Dalfen, Brick CEO (centre) Lansafe Ltd, a Wigan based IT solution and security service business, has provided much-needed security for The Brick. In April, The Brick’s warehouse was broken into with stock stolen and £1000’s of damage to the premises following a recent
15th May 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Brick Volunteer, Colin Stein, 62, is challenging himself to cycle 600 miles from Colditz in Germany to Switzerland using a 60-year-old bike. He was an air traffic controller for the RAF, stationed in Germany during the 1980s, and has spent the past four years as a mentor for Wigan homelessness and poverty charity The Brick, helping people to learn a range of
11th May 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
Wigan Chartered Accountants firm, NRB, is set to celebrate its 75-year anniversary with a charity summer ball in June, with all proceeds going to The Brick. The NRB story traces back to 1948 when founder Norman Richard Barton opened the firm from offices in King Street, Wigan, and today, working out of new offices
25th April 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
NHS Consultant, Dr Paul Plant (pictured right) joins The Brick, to lead on the growth of the charity through what is set to be a year of expansion and transformation. Dr Plant, a respiratory consultant at Aintree University Hospital in Liverpool, has many years of experience of NHS management, managing large numbers of staff and
27th March 2023 by The Brick Shop Leigh
If I were asked today what The Brick is, I might not immediately answer we are a charity, but would instead explain that we are an extension of adult social care and are pivotal in providing social services to the public that the government, or other public resources, may fall short of providing. Most
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