Help more people to access the support they need now.
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Collecting items to support us
We are very grateful for the in-kind collections many groups like to have on our behalf. They save the charity money, which means funds can be diverted to where they are critically needed in supporting children and adults.
Our daily bread
We’re always grateful for store cupboard food items we receive.
However, in catering for breakfast and lunches for hundreds of people each day, we also need fresh food items.
These can’t be received as a donation as they need to be purchased by us on a daily or weekly basis, but can include bread, butter, milk, eggs, meat, fish and vegetables.
If you work for an organisation or belong to a community group that is able to pick up the cost of these items on a regular – or even a one-off – basis, please get in touch…
Collections of store cupboard items
Not able to donate a shopping voucher this time?
Thank you for choosing from the following list to help restock our store cupboard.
Clothing donations
May we ask for donations of brand new socks, underwear, jogging bottoms and t-shirts, please, with labels attached or in original packaging.
We don’t provide a second-hand clothing store, but focus our efforts on resolving the underlying issues of poverty and homelessness.
Because everyone should have a safe and secure place to call home.
If you are happy for any of your unwanted clothing to generate funds to help us to provide these services, then please download the poster for a list of clean items we accept and those that we can’t accept.
Thank you.
A note about giving
We know that not everyone is able to give, or to give every time.
Catholic tradition reminds us that generosity is not measured solely by the size of a gift. The parable account of the widow’s mite illustrates that gifts of every size, offered sacrificially and in faith, have equal dignity and value.
If you’re able to make a donation today, we invite you to be inspired by our gift catalogue by clicking the orange button below, for the difference your chosen donation could make. We promise to use your gift where the need is greatest.
Larger donations: If you’re considering making a significant donation and would like to understand what a difference and impact this could have, please contact our team.
Leaving a gift in your will: Another way you may choose to contribute to our mission to end poverty and homelessness across the diocese. These make a huge difference especially in how we can plan to support local children, families and adults in the future. Contact our team if you’d like to understand how your gift could be used
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£15could provide a parent starter kit with nappies, wet wipes and a snuggly outfit for baby
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£35could provide a professional advice and support session for someone in crisis
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£50could provide hot shower facilities for 70 of the most vulnerable people in our local communities
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£157could provide a weekly shop of food and other essentials for a family in crisis
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£250could provide items for wellbeing activities programmes like cookery, art, sport or music
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£350could provide everything needed for a raised bed or plot in our community allotment, such as plants, tools, clothing and compost
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£1,500could provide a room for a year for someone, preventing them becoming homeless
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£1,500could provide interpretation and translation services to ensure that anyone who is d/Deaf or has another language which is not English can access help to move out of poverty or homelessness
How your donations help
Jo was homeless and sleeping rough at Manchester airport when they came to our Cornerstone centre for support. Unable to claim benefits, work or secure a place to call home, they asked our team to help.
Other ways to donate
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Give thanks for special occasions, everyday blessings and prayers answered, whilst supporting local people in crisis. Give the world something to celebrate.
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There are many ways you can remember someone special and know that you are supporting people in our local communities facing poverty, disadvantage, homelessness and isolation. For those who share our love and concern for others, make a donation to help transform lives today as a lasting tribute.