Homelessness

Big Coat Day is an annual campaign run by FC United of Manchester to support those in need across our community during the winter months.

This year’s collection for donations will take place from Monday 24 November to Tuesday 2 December, and a big push at FC United's upcoming home fixture against Ilkeston Town on Saturday 29 November.

They are asking for donations of warm coats only (new or in good condition), which will then be shared with people and groups in need locally who work with or support rough sleepers.

Mustard Tree partners with local artist Len Grant and graphic designer Simon Painter to produce a Mustard Tree charity calendar for 2026.

The calendar features twelve illustrations from the charity’s three hubs in Manchester (Ancoats) and Salford (Eccles and Little Hulton), including scenes from its Community Shops, Food Clubs, training areas and creative clubs. For each month, a short testimonial is included from one of the charity’s clients, staff or trainees.

This November, you have the chance to do something unforgettable. On Friday 14th November 2025, the Booth Centre is inviting you to swap your bed for a sleeping bag at the iconic Manchester Cathedral, and help us to change lives.

The annual Booth Centre Sleepout isn’t about giving up your creature comforts for one night. It’s about standing in solidarity, raising vital funds, and showing that as a community, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

By taking part, you’ll:

Streetwise Opera is announcing Opera Pioneers, a paid programme for people with lived experience of homelessness to explore careers in the opera sector.

Opera Pioneers is a short, mentored programme designed for people with lived experience of homelessness to take their first steps in exploring careers in the opera and wider performing arts sector, specifically in behind-the-scenes roles that support, produce and facilitate the work of an organisation.

The Open Doors Project, established by The University of Manchester's Office for Social Responsibility in partnership with Manchester Museum, Alliance Manchester Business School and the Christabel Pankhurst Building, provides free meeting room space on the Oxford Road campus for community organisations. Bookings are available to voluntary and charity organisations, CICs and social enterprises, community groups, and residents’ associations.