Epic marathon runners raise cash for The Brick
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 […]
The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades visits our Brick-by-Brick project to find out about its work this Red Nose Day
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. […]
Pathways Volunteer Project
Wigan Plumbers Merchant Raises £5000 for The Brick
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 […]
Wigan Warriors announce charity third kit
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 […]
Stephensons Solicitors LLP present The Brick with £15,000
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 […]
6-year-old Gabrielle is Walking 100 miles for The Brick in January
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 […]
Amazon delivers toys to The Brick in time for Christmas
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. […]
Our Little Christmas Ad
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 help […]
Ex-PM Gordon Brown and Comic Relief invite businesses to roll out Brick By Brick project helping struggling families
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 […]