“The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. But we have more than good intentions - we actually have the ability to do something”.
These words rang out from our Patron Sir Warren Smith - who we visited earlier this year to talk about why he chose to support Mustard Tree, and why it’s so important that we are ‘nailed to the ground’. Scroll down to watch the full video.
But first… October Impact
Striking numbers from October saw a record ‘11,210’ visits to our three hubs across Manchester and Salford:
Thank you for all your help - whether it’s donating money, food, furniture, clothing, volunteering or partnering with us.
Contact us to find out more, see some of our case studies and find out how you can help us cope with this huge demand and the reality of what is happening in our cities.
A Message from our Patron - Sir Warren Smith
Our ‘open door’ approach makes us ultimately accessible - and the resulting demand speaks for itself. At a time when over a quarter of charities that run shops are considering reducing their opening times due to National Insurance increases - your support gives us the best possible chance of providing the best service we can - for as long as we can. Thank you Sir Warren for speaking so passionately and compassionately about our work:
National Insurance increase for employers instantly added an unexpected £38,000 to our costs for next year. We need donations now - more than ever to cope with the increased demand and maintain what we do.
LISTEN: Radio 4 Today Programme with Nick Robinson
If you were up early enough last Tuesday, you may have heard our CEO Jo being interviewed on Nick Robinson’s Radio 4 programme about our New Welcome Hub. Scroll to the top of the page to listen to the full segment.
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.
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