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The Brick
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We work across Wigan and Leigh to alleviate and prevent poverty and homelessness.
Be the start of someone’s Christmas story🎄
Temperatures are set to drop below zero, leaving many in Wigan and Leigh vulnerable. Together, we can prevent rough sleeping.🥶
Every ripple of kindness begins with one act.
It starts with you. ❤️
Donate: www.thebrick.org.uk/support-us/it-starts-with-you/
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fill a Plate this Christmas🎄Can you help local people and families facing hard times this Christmas? 🎅Your donations can make sure everyone in Wigan & Leigh enjoys a festive meal. 🍽️

Drop-off: The Brick Food Community, St George’s Church, Water Street, Wigan. Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4:30pm (Closed Weds)
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Have you seen our latest Impact Report? ❤️

Our Outreach team delivered 3,022 sessions to 698 people last year — helping create safety, stability & hope.

📖 Read more: thebrick.org.uk/our-impact

#TheBrick #SocialImpact #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeMakeADifference
October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🧣❄️ Wrap Up Wigan 2025 – Keep Everyone Warm! ❄️🧣
Drop new or pre-loved warm clothes (coats, jumpers, PJs, socks/underwear) at:
The Brick Food Community, St George’s Church, Wigan
🕤 Mon–Fri, 9:30–4:30
Let’s #WrapUpWigan ❤️
#TheBrick #KeepWiganWarm #CommunityKindness
October 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Looking for a challenge?🏃‍♂️Join TEAM BRICK at the Wigan 10K on Sunday 7th September and be part of something truly special! 🎉Corporate teams are welcome too. This is more than just a run. It’s a chance to give hope, create change, and be part of something bigger. Email lisa@thebrick.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🌟 Meet 8-year-old Harry – a little hero with a big heart! 🌟
Over Easter, he organised his very own "Guess the Sweets in the Jar" competition and raised a fantastic £21.03! 🍬💰Harry, thank you for showing us that no one is too small to make a big impact. 👏
#LittleHero #MakingADifference
May 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A HUGE thank you to the amazing team at Milliken! Not only did they generously donate beautiful new carpet tiles to our Gidlow shop, but they also sent a fantastic team of volunteers to help lay the flooring.✨ If you're a local business and want to support our work email partners@thebrick.org.uk.
May 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Just £3 a month – or whatever you can afford – can help families in Wigan & Leigh hunger free.
👉1 in 3 children in Wigan live in poverty.
👉Parents are skipping meals so their children can eat.
👉Families are forced to choose between heating & essentials.
❤️Donate: www.thebrick.org.uk/support-us/m...
April 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Help families in hardship❤️By signing up to give £3 a month (or whatever you can), you’ll be providing food, warm spaces, and vital support to those who need it most. It might not seem like much, but together, small donations create BIG change.❤️Join #Donate3 now: www.thebrick.org.uk/support-us/m...
February 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our Service Manager, James, recently had the pleasure of visiting St. Michael’s Primary School, Howe Bridge, where the incredible pupils had collected warm coats to support families facing hardship. A huge thank you to the students, teachers, and parents for supporting The Brick ❤️#ThankfulThursday
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🌟 A massive shoutout to the Wigan Group of Masonic Lodges and Chapters! 🌟A huge thank you to Frank (left), a dedicated member of the Masonic group and a regular volunteer at The Brick, who kindly dropped off £1,000 worth of food today! 🙌Thank you making such a huge difference! 🫶
#CharityTuesday
February 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM