Family Basics: No Child Should Be Cold

Every week, families across Manchester and Salford are struggling to keep their children warm and cared for. Our latest blog shares what this really looks like, and how Family Basics is stepping in when it matters most.

Celebrating a Year of Impact: Wood Street Mission in 2025

No Child Forgotten: Why Your Support Matters This Christmas

This Christmas, Let’s Give with Purpose, Not Just Presents

We get it. Christmas is magical, but it can also be overwhelming. Between the glittering ads, endless gift guides, and pressure to buy “just one more thing,” it’s easy to get swept up in spending.

What Legacy Giving Really Means (And How You Can Make a Difference Long After Christmas)

At Christmas, we’re reminded how powerful generosity can be. A toy, a book, or a warm coat can completely change a child’s day.

The Power of Small Acts: Why Every Donation Counts

At Wood Street Mission, every single act of kindness adds up to something extraordinary. One person donates a pack of nappies, another brings a bag of clothes, and those things take a strain off a parent pushed too far.

It’s Not Always Easy to Ask – But You’re Not Alone

At Wood Street Mission, we offer practical help through our SmartStart , Books Forever, Christmas and Family Basics projects – free of charge and without judgement.

150+ Years of Helping Families – But Why Are We Still Needed?

A powerful narrative for donors, supporters, and the media that honours Wood Street Mission’s legacy while shining a light on why the work is far from over.

Just One Pencil – What Your Donation Really Does

It’s just a pencil. A small, everyday object. Easy to overlook. But when a child doesn’t have one, when they’re borrowing from classmates, avoiding homework, or sitting through lessons empty‑handed, it’s not just a missing pencil.

What a Level Playing Field Really Looks Like

The cost of sending a child to school continues to rise, and for families already struggling, it can be crippling.