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 […]
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, ” […]
£5 for 5 Essentials Campaign: Helping Local Families in Need
Join The Brick’s £5 for 5 Essentials Campaign and make a difference in the lives of families struggling to afford basic necessities. For just £5, you can help provide essential items such as soap, deodorant, shampoo, toilet roll, and sanitary products to those in need. Together, we can ensure that every family has access to […]
Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors are delighted to announce that the DW Stadium will officially become The Brick Community Stadium
The renaming of the stadium is in partnership with The Brick, whose work began over 100 years ago to improve the lives of those in the town most in need. The name will initially remain in place until the end of 2025 with further support for local charities to be announced in the coming weeks. Both […]
Local choir launch fundraising song for The Brick
Local Vocals, a community choir based in Wigan, is excited to announce the release of their latest charity song in collaboration with The Brick. The song, Diamonds by Rihanna, features 150 choir members, local musicians, and staff and volunteers from The Brick. Local Vocals, a community choir dedicated to supporting charities through the […]
TMP College holds Spring Fayre for The Brick
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 […]