Are you working with a family on a low income that you think need a bit of extra help?
Do they live in Manchester or Salford?
How does our referral system work?
Wood Street Mission’s main aim is to reduce child poverty and we will consider all families where the referring worker believes that family income falls below the family’s basic needs and where other factors apply.
Families need to be referred to Wood Street by a professional who knows their circumstances well – for example, someone at the child or children’s school, a social worker, health visitor, midwife, or support worker:
- Please read our Family Referral Guidelines and fill in our Family Referral Form. This must be filled in by you with the knowledge of the family.
- Send the form to us by email to referrals@woodstreetmission.org.uk
All our services are free for families to access, however we are a charity and rely on donations to provide the help we do, so cannot guarantee the level of support we can offer. Please can you help us in managing the expectations of families by explaining this when you refer them to us.
Please ring any of the team for advice or clarification if anything is not clear on 0161 834 3140.
Smart Start School Uniform Project
Our Smart Start School Uniform Project is now open.
Our free uniform packs include;
- 3 polo shirts or 4 shirts/blouses
- 1 pair of trousers or a skirt
- 1 sweatshirt (if required)
All details are included in our Smart Start Guidance and there are separate application forms for boys and girls.
Please read this guidance before returning any forms. This will save time and get help to families most effectively.
All the contact details are in the guidance if you need further help.
Please bear in mind, returns or exchanges will not be possible.