The Brick

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/

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)

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

🧣❄️ 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

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🛎🦇 Dingbats
🎶 First Lyric
🎓 GK
🎶 Summer Thru The Decades
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 £25
🗃 Open The Box £50
🤞Brick Line Jackpot
☀️ Join Us Celebrating Summer
Supporting the Latics Community Trust and @thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
We're excited to share two new opportunities to join our passionate team at The Brick ❤️
✨ Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Lead
🏠 Emergency Accommodation Manager
👉 Click here to find out more and apply: www.thebrick.org.uk/about-us/join-us/
#JoinUs #WiganJobs

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🛎🦇 Dingbats
🗣🎙Lyrics
🎓 GK
🎶 Decades
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 Meal for 4
🗃 Open The Box £65
🤞Brick Line Jackpot £20

Supporting the Latics Community Trust and @thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

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

🌟 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

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🛎🦇 Dingbats
📰 It Happened In May
🎓 GK
🎶 Decades
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 Meal for 4
🗃 Open The Box £50
🤞Brick Line Jackpot £35

Supporting the Latics Community Trust and @thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

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.

Armstrong Nield Set to Raise £10,000 at Third Annual Charity Football Tournament at the Etihad On 21st June, the Etihad Stadium will play host to more than just football — it will be the setting for a powerful show of community spirit as Wigan-based engineering recruitment firm Armstrong Nield ...

Wigan-based engineering recruitment firm Armstrong Nield are hosting their third annual charity football tournament, all in support of The Brick! 🙌⚽There’s 1 place left — so if your corporate team wants to get involved and play for a great cause, now’s your chance! www.wigantoday.net/lifestyle/mo...

YouTube video by The Brick Wigan The Brick - A Pathway To Hope

We’re thrilled to share our film, created by Big Picture Charity Films and gifted by the Matthew Good Foundation! This inspiring film highlights the vital work we do every day in our local community❤️www.thebrick.org.uk/support-us/donate/
#Endhomelessness #Endpoverty
www.youtube.com/watch?v=inil...

Have a great night and thank you for your ongoing support❤️

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🛎🦇 Dingbats
🅿️ Blockbusters
🎓 GK
🎶 Decades
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 Meal for 4
🗃 Open The Box £85
🤞Brick Line Jackpot £30

Supporting The Latics Community Trust and @thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🛎🦇 Dingbats
🅿️ Blockbusters
🎓 GK
🎶 Decades
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 Meal for 4
🗃 Open The Box £80
🤞Brick Line Jackpot £25

Supporting Latics Community Trust and
@thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

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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...

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀

Many thanks to our quizers

Donations received

@thebrickwigan.bsky.social £150

Latics Community Trust £200

💙 #wafc

A BIG thank you to all the Quizers!! 👍

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
🕗 8pm Start
4️⃣ Rounds
🏟 Wigan Landmarks
🥧 Wigan Quiz
🎓 GK
🎶 Decades - Million Seller's
🎁 Prizes:
🍕🍺 Meal for 4
🗃 Open The Box £70
🤞Brick Line Jackpot £20

Supporting the Latics Community Trust and @thebrickwigan.bsky.social

#wafc

Thank you for supporting us! ❤️

Match-worn and signed shirts from Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup clash against Fulham will be up for auction, with all proceeds going to The Brick to support those in need.
💙Place your bids here: www.matchwornshirt.com/category/wig...
#wafc #CharityAuction

A pink graphic providing helpline contact details for Time to Talk Day. The text at the top reads: ‘If you need to chat this Time To Talk Day.’ Below, it lists different support services with their contact numbers: • Mind: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am-6pm weekdays) • Samaritans: 116 123 (Always open) • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm - midnight) • C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): 0800 132 737 (Always open) • The Mix (for under 25s): Text THEMIX to 85258 (Always open) At the bottom, a call-to-action reads: ‘Share and save this post.’

Just leaving this here 💙 Today is #TimeToTalk Day, take action and share this post to remind others that it's okay to reach out for help 💭

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...

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

🌟 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

Our incredible team of volunteers makes a huge difference every day! Read all about our wonderful Leigh Shop volunteers and how you can get involved.❤️
www.wigantoday.net/.../the-bric....
#Volunteering #JoinUs #CommunitySpirit #mondaymotivation

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Quiz Night at Whelan's

💙🤍 £220 to Latics Community Trust

🧱 £100 to @thebrickwigan.bsky.social (via 2 donations £91 & £9)

Thank you to all our Quizers for supporting on a weekly basis
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#wafc

Thank you so much for your continuing support! ❤️