The Brick and Amazon’s Giant Toy Train Brings Christmas Joy to Families
Families in Wigan received a special delivery this month as a life-size, Toy Train, filled with some of the season’s most-wanted toys, made a stop to bring festive cheer to local children in need. This event made possible through a partnership between The Brick and Amazon, distributed hundreds of gifts to the Multibank to brighten […]
Multibanks – The Distribution Revolution
The Multibank is our newest project established in March 2023, this service will further support people in need across Greater Manchester and The Northwest. Led by The Brick, we supply much-needed non-food items such as toiletries, baby products, cleaning goods, and bedding. The Brick Multibank builds on the charity’s existing reuse and furniture poverty […]
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 – […]
Help to fill a plate this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, some families are facing impossible choices: whether to keep warm, pay bills, or put food on the table. For many, Christmas gifts and treats are simply out of reach. This year, more than ever, we need your help to ensure every family in Wigan & Leigh can enjoy a warm meal […]
Team Wigan & Leigh 2024 Christmas Appeal: Spreading Joy, Bringing Hope
As the season of giving approaches, we’re thrilled to be part of the Team Wigan & Leigh Christmas Appeal—a heartfelt partnership between Daffodils Dreams, Greenmount Projects, and Wigan Council. Together, we’re dedicated to bringing warmth and joy to over 300 families in the Wigan & Leigh borough, ensuring no one misses out on the magic […]
Wigan Borough Business Awards Winners!
We are thrilled to have won ‘Best Community Engagement of the Year’ and the Bronze Award for ‘Charity of the Year’ at the Wigan Borough Business Awards. A heartfelt thank you to the judges for recognising the hard work we do in the borough. We couldn’t achieve this without the unwavering support of our amazing community. […]
Wrap Up Wigan!
As the colder weather approaches, many vulnerable members of our Wigan & Leigh community are facing the harsh realities of staying warm, feeding their families, and finding a safe place to call home. We need your support to make a real difference! “The Brick has been a life saver to me. I’m a little less stressed […]
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 […]