Join Team Brick In The Wigan Half Marathon
Looking for a challenge in 2025? Ready to get fit and make a difference? Join Team Brick for the Wigan Half Marathon or 5K at the 2025 Run Wigan Festival! 16th March 9.30am Half Marathon / 10.15am 5K Free entry when you pledge to raise just £50 in sponsorship. Includes your very own […]
Gratitude and Burgers – How Small Wigan Businesses Are Making a Big Difference at The Brick
In a heart-warming display of community spirit, local Wigan businesses are coming together to support The Brick, a charity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in the community. Through small but powerful acts of kindness, these businesses are bringing joy, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. One of the most beloved […]
AO Donates Freezer and Food Supplies to The Brick Ahead of Christmas
The Brick has received an incredible boost just in time for the festive season. AO, the UK’s leading online electricals retailer, has generously donated a brand-new chest freezer following a social media appeal for help when the charity’s freezer broke down. In addition, AO has pledged ongoing food donations to support the community over the […]
Bowie The Brick dog on BBC Breakfast
Brick Van driver, Ollie Foster and Brick CEO Keely Dalfen were thrilled to appear on BBC Breakfast today with our superstar, Bowie the Brick Dog. Bowie was such a good boy, and everyone absolutely adored him! This festive season, Bowie is helping us shine a light on the vital work we do here at The Brick […]
Gift Essentials This Christmas
This festive season, many families in Greater Manchester are facing the heart-breaking reality of choosing between food, heating their homes, or buying basic hygiene and cleaning products. No one should have to choose between essentials—especially at Christmas. With your support, The Brick is working to change this. Through our campaign, we are raising vital […]
Brick Christmas Ad shows how Bowie the Labradoodle puppy is playing his part in the fight against poverty
The Brick has released its own little Christmas advert featuring Bowie the puppy, who helps battle stigma as part of the organisation’s efforts to help the increasing number of people facing day to day poverty. Labradoodle Bowie, named after the rock icon David Bowie because of his different coloured eyes, began riding along on […]
Help The Brick to Support Local Families in Need with The Big Give
This week, The Brick is taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge, a national fundraising initiative that amplifies the power of community generosity. From 3rd-10th December, every pound donated to The Brick will be matched, giving donors the chance to double their impact and help us reach our £15,000 target. The Brick needs […]
The Brick Wins Prestigious ‘Not for Profit of the Year’ at Wigan Business Awards
The Brick, has been honoured with the coveted ‘Not For Profit of the Year’ award at the prestigious Wigan Business Awards, held at The Edge, Wigan. This accolade celebrates The Brick’s unwavering commitment to empowering individuals in the Wigan community and its transformative impact on countless lives. The Wigan Business Awards, an independent platform […]
Wigan Warriors join The Multibank 2024 Christmas Campaign
Nov 20th, 2024 (World Children’s Day): The Multibank UK and Brick Multibank announces 2024 Betfred Super League champions Wigan Warriors as the first rugby league club partner of the 2024 Christmas Campaign. A campaign designed to raise awareness, and respond to the rising issues of hygiene poverty amongst young people up-and-down the United Kingdom, […]
Wigan Warriors Players Join The Brick Multibank Team
This week, we had the incredible support of Nathan, Lukas, George, Kian, Taylor, and Noah, newly signed to the Wigan Warriors first team, who joined The Brick Multibank team for a work placement. The players rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a range of important Multibank tasks, including: Building bikes for children […]