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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity
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We are an independent charity who believes homelessness has no place here in Greater Manchester. Donate today. https://linktr.ee/gmmayorscharity
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the actual cost of living.
 We’re proud to stand among over 16,000 employers ensuring that every team member earns a wage that truly reflects the cost of everyday life.

Learn more 👉 www.livingwage.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This Christmas, too many people in Greater Manchester will be without a place to call home. ❄️

Our Patron and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is calling on your support to help fund 1,000 Beds for Christmas.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Less than 24 hours to go until the 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness kicks off! 🏃‍♂️⌛️

From midday 12th to midday 13th November, the streets of Manchester will be filled with incredible runners taking strides to help end homelessness.

Join us at House of Social anytime to take on a 5km lap!
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
We traded our beds for sleeping bags and spent a night under the stars at Manchester’s CEO Sleepout. 🌙

We’ll be continuing to raise funds through our winter campaign launching this Thursday. Stay tuned to see how you can help us build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. 🏠
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
ICYMI... Our Gala Dinner is back for 2026 and we're going even bigger! 📈🌟

We have a range of sponsorship packages available to suit your goals and level of support.

View our sponsorship packages here - www.canva.com/design/DAG2a...

Together, we will end homelessness.
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌟 Save the Date – 19th March 2026! 🌟

The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner is back with a brand new venue and the same promise of an unforgettable evening of celebration and collaboration.

Book your table today! 🍽️🎶
www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/gala-dinner-...
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join us virtually on Monday 10th November, 12:30–1:30pm 👉 www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/events/a-bed...
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Want a real fright this halloween?

8,750 children across Greater Manchester are without a stable place to call home.

This payday, you can help transform lives.

Donate today.
👉 www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/donate
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Will we see you at the GREATer Manchester Pub Quiz? 🍻

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss out 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-ma...
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our Gala Dinner is BACK on Thursday 19th March 2026 and we’ll be releasing tickets next Wednesday, and sponsorship packages next Friday.

Want advance preview of the sponsorship packages?

📧 Email us today to get on the preview list - enquiries@gmmayorscharity.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
You can do a lot with a small budget! Our '1,000 Beds for Christmas' digital campaign delivers a strong message and gets people donating.

We're proud to see the 2024 edition shortlisted for the Prolific North Marketing Awards in the Best Small Budget Campaign category. ❄️
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
One tap = One step towards ending homelessness in Greater Manchester 💚

Want to learn more about the impact of your donation?
Join our online panel discussion to hear directly from commissioners, providers and partners behind the ABEN scheme.

📆 Monday 10th November, 12:30-1:30
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October 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
£11,000 RAISED AT SEDDON'S CHARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT! ⚽️

A huge thank you to our Ambassador Joe Farrar and the team at Seddon for organising this brilliant event in support of World Homeless Day 2025.

Together, we can end homelessness.
October 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Join us at Junction for the GREATer Manchester Pub Quiz!

Entry is £32 per team - the cost of one night of accommodation through 'A Bed Every Night.'

📆 Thursday 27th November from 6:00pm

Sign up now:
www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-ma...
October 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Join thousands of runners and walkers for the 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness!

👉 More info: www.the24hourrun.co.uk/events/manch...
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
This World Homeless Day let us reintroduce ourselves. 💚
October 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Last week we hosted a panel discussion on the power of cash, exploring different models of financial assistance. Direct, unconditional cash transfers for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have a huge amount of potential to drive lasting change.
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
We’re so pleased to welcome Aydin Djemal, Lori Hoinkes, and Rachel Chesters to the Board of Trustees at Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.

Each of them brings a passion, unique experience, and a deep commitment to helping end homelessness and the need for rough sleeping across Greater Manchester.
October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Will you sleepout to help end homelessness? 🌃💤

Come along with your colleagues for a night under the stars at Manchester’s 2025 Sleepout.

Sign up via the link below and choose Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity as your referral.

🔗 ceosleepout.co.uk/manchester/
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The latest figures reveal local councils across the country spent a total of £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation in 2024/25.

We're investing too much in short-term, 'temporary' fixes, rather than lasting, sustainable solutions.

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October 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Last chance to VOTE!

We’re thrilled to be nominated as Most-Loved Charity in the I Love Manchester Awards, but we need your support to make it happen!

👉 Vote here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳️ Voting closes this Friday 3rd October
October 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Join us this Thursday at House of Book and Friends as we spotlight debates on direct cash transfers.

The panel will be chaired by our CEO, Dr Fran Darlington-Pollock, alongside speakers from the Migrant Destitution Fund, GMBOP Pathfinder, Greater Change, and the Centre for Homelessness Impact.
September 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"We know that women have said to us the drop-in is a lifeline for them"

We're proud to support Manchester Action on Street Health's drop in centre, giving funding towards the operational costs of this lifeline.

Help us grow that lifeline, donate today: www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/donate
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Tap to Donate from wherever you are in the city! 🏙️

Join our mission to end homelessness and the need for rough sleeping in Greater Manchester through one tap of your card.

Funds raised go towards the frontline of the homelessness crisis.

Keep your eyes peeled and get tapping! 💚
September 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
We’re extremely proud to announce that Manchester’s 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness has been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at This Is Manchester Awards! 🏆🏃‍♂️
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM