97 Brick Runners For The Wigan 10K!
Team Brick had an amazing 97 runners at the 2024 Wigan 10k. Brick staff, supporters and businesses joined forces with Joining Jack and other charities to raise vital cash to help people in our local communities. Next year we are hoping to double our runners! Thank you to everyone who took part.
Our Vintage & Retro-Themed Charity Shop is Open!
We are excited to announce the grand opening of our newest venture, ‘The Brick Shop at The Old Courts’, Wigan’s first vintage and retro-themed charity shop. Opening its doors to the public on Monday, 2nd September, this innovative partnership between The Brick and The Old Courts brings a unique shopping experience to the heart […]
Team Brick Conquers Epic 5 Peaks Challenge
On Saturday, 10th August, three members of The Brick’s team—CEO Keely Dalfen, Executive Assistant Jodie Danner, and Chair of Trustees Paul Plant—successfully completed the Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge and smashed their fundraising target. With the cost-of-living crisis pushing UK families deeper into poverty—one in three children in Wigan now lives in poverty, and […]
Community Unites for The Big Sleepout
Over 110 community members gathered last Friday for The Big Sleepout, an event dedicated to raising awareness about poverty and homelessness in Wigan and Leigh. The concourse of the Brick Community Stadium became the venue for this memorable night, which brought together local businesses, families, and sports fans. The night was filled with […]
New Partnership With Millennium Care
A Wigan-based care provider has committed to supporting The Brick which will result in significant monthly food donations. The Millennium Care Group, family-run with over 30 years of experience in the care sector, has partnered with The Brick, a charity that supports Wigan and Leigh. The Brick has a long history as an […]
Stephensons Completes a Year of Activity in Support of The Brick
The national law firm, Stephensons, is proud to announce the successful completion of a 12-month programme of activities in support The Brick. Employees from across Stephenson’s have passionately participated in a variety of fundraising activities, culminating in a significant contribution to the charity’s mission. Following The Brick being chosen as Stephensons’ annual Charity […]
The Big Sleepout
The Big Sleepout: A Place to Dream Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic supporting The Brick to raise awareness of Bed Poverty. Join us for a sleep over at The Brick Community Stadium on Friday 2nd Join us to support some of our town’s most vulnerable people. On Friday 2nd August the Brick Community […]
11-Year-Old Ivan Takes on Scafell Pike Challenge to Support The Brick
Ivan Mather, an 11-year-old student from Wood Fold Primary School, has successfully climbed Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, to raise funds for The Brick. Inspired by what he learned about the charity in school, Ivan embarked on this challenging journey to support those facing homelessness, financial hardship, or crisis. Ivan’s climb was not […]
The Brick Celebrates Volunteers for National Volunteers Week
The Brick hosted a special celebration event this week, at The Brick Community Stadium, to celebrate its, more than 100 volunteers, to mark this year’s National Volunteers Week. The volunteer celebration event was attended by volunteers and staff, to thank all the hardworking volunteers for everything that they do to support the charity and […]
New Brick charity shop opens in Leigh
The Brick, celebrates the opening of its new charity shop in Leigh. The special launch event took place on May 17th, bringing together staff, volunteers, and loyal customers to celebrate the reopening and to introduce the new location. Gordon Macdonald, Reuse Manager at The Brick, expressed his excitement about the expansion, stating, ” […]