Could you be one of our new Trustees?
Plus: Whose Art, Whose Culture? An invite to our Little Hulton Exhibition
Earlier this week we released details about an exciting opportunity to join our Board of Trustees. You could play an instrumental part at Mustard Tree - as we set off on the next phase of our journey.
We are keen to recruit trustees who represent our communities and the people who participate in our services. To add to the expertise of our charity, we are particularly interested in speaking to people who have personal experience of homelessness, the immigration system and/ or who have knowledge of Muslim culture.
Interested? Full details can be viewed via our website, or access the information pack for job descriptions and how to apply.
Greater Manchester a ‘child poverty hotspot’ - here’s how you can help.
Recent data from the End Child Poverty Coalition has uncovered shocking details about the levels of inequality across our region, with 37% of all children across the North West now living in poverty.
For many of our clients, family essentials are becoming more unaffordable, and will only get worse as we move into Autumn and Winter. Today, Ofgem announced that energy bills are set to rise again in October.
Every penny counts at the moment, and we are doing everything we can to help take away the financial pressure for families getting ready for the new school term.
We’re working with Give Today to request Back to School items for our Community Shops, so we can provide low-cost stationary, backpacks and other items to families on low-income. Items can be purchased online from our Give Today page, which will be delivered straight to our door.
If you know any families who would benefit from a ‘Ready for School’ session - please ask them to get in touch! The next session will take place on Monday 2nd September and will cover areas such as speaking and listening, singing and actions and follow instructions.
Extended opening hours in Salford
In response to the need, we’ve extended our Salford opening times to 10am - 4pm, to better support local residents who access our services. Full times for our Eccles and Little Hulton hubs can be found below:
Mustard Tree Eccles and Little Hulton
Monday*: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
*Please note we are closed Bank Holiday Monday (26th August).
Whose Art, Whose Culture?
For the past 10 weeks we have been running a Salford arts project at our Little Hulton hub, bringing together participants from Walkden and the surrounding area to answer the question - “Whose Art, Whose Culture?”, part of a wider programme by Salford CVS.
The project is facilitated by Salford-born artist Chelsea Davies – who became Salford Precinct’s first ever Artist in Residence – and is well-known for her artistic work across the city, including projects with Briar Hill Court and Salford Shopping Centre.
On Wednesday 11th September between 11am - 3pm, we are giving you the opportunity to drop into the Little Hulton hub to view pieces created in the first set of sessions. The exhibition is free to enter and open to all.
Click here for more details, or email information@mustardtree.org.uk with any queries.
Join our Movement
Thank you to all our supporters who give us hope each and every day. If you believe in our approach to combatting poverty and preventing homelessness, would you consider donating £5-a-month to help fund our training and support services?
To those who have already joined our movement for change by giving to us monthly - THANK YOU! Please help us get the word out by sharing this newsletter with family, friends, colleagues and community members.
