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Mustard Tree
@mustardtreemcr.bsky.social
Combatting Poverty, Preventing Homelessness

mustardtree.org.uk
Our 2026 charity calendar launch is on Thursday 6th November at our Ancoats café - we'd love for you to join us!

Get a free ticket and pre-order your calendar for collection during the event: lnkd.in/e4scSGsz

Illustrated by Len Grant
Designed by Simon Painter
Printed by Hobs Repro
October 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 We’ve been working alongside urban sketcher Len Grant, graphic designer Simon Painter and Manchester-based printers Hobs Repro to bring you something really special over the next couple of months - more to be announced soon! Mark it in your… calendars.

#MustardTree #CharityCalendar
September 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Great to be featured in this @ilovemanchester.bsky.social article alongside Voluntary Sector partners to celebrate our charitable past and present:

ilovemanchester.com/manchester-c...
September 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
“Just to be seen in a way that I hadn’t been seen previously, is something I can’t put into words”.

We caught up with former trainee Tom, who shared his experience from his time on the Freedom Project in Eccles.

Watch now: mustardtreemcr.substack.com/p/a-christma...
August 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Please note that our Ancoats Community Shop and Café will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd July) and back open as usual Wednesday 23rd July.

Thanks for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused!
July 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
“Once I’d been to Mustard Tree, I started speaking out. If I hadn’t made that move, I wouldn’t be here with Sisk”.

All in our latest newsletter 📣: mustardtreemcr.substack.com/p/we-love-ec...
May 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Winning gave our team confidence that we were doing the right thing.”

How the @ilovemanchester.bsky.social Awards continues to make a difference in the community: ilovemanchester.com/i-love-manch...

#ILoveMCR #ILoveManchester #Manchester #Ancoats
May 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our latest newsletter is now available - with information about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Find out more below 👇

mustardtreemcr.substack.com/p/next-gener...

#MustardTree #Jobs #Vacancies
April 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Could you be part of the next-generation and be part of the next phase of development of Mustard Tree – supporting and creating opportunities for the people who use our services?

Find out more and apply!

mustardtree.org.uk/vacancies/
April 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Huge turnout to the latest #GMLiveWell event yesterday - a movement that seems to be growing every month - thanks for having us #GMCA
March 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NEWSLETTER: an #InternationalWomensDay special:

🎙️ Assia and Adetutu talk about their time on the Freedom Project
🖌️ How art helped Hema on her journey
🩺 Bev and supporting the advancement of women
💬 The importance of English Language classes
⛰️ Sophia's Summits

open.substack.com/pub/mustardt...
March 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Easter will be here before we know it!

We are now accepting donations of Easter Eggs for our Community Shops and Food Clubs.

More information and get involved: mustardtree.org.uk/2025/03/04/e...

#MustardTree #Easter #FoodPoverty #Manchester #Ancoats #Salford
March 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In the spirit of #RepairWeek - does anyone know any upholsters who would be willing to upcycle some chairs for our Community Café? 🙏
March 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Shout-out to our friends and neighbours The Flat Baker for their weekly generous donations of pastries and other treats for our Community Café.

Our Ancoats café is open 9am – 2pm Monday – Friday and doubles as a training space for our Freedom Project trainees.

Photo: Equator Design
February 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
RUN FOR MUSTARD TREE - Free charity places now available! 🏃 🏃‍♀️ 👟

Mustard Tree has charity places available for the two major running events in Manchester this year, the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 18.05.25, and the October Half Marathon on 12.01.25!

Sign up here: mustardtree.org.uk/partnerships/
February 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Year of the Snake!

Created in the Rag Revival workshop with Groundwork GM.

#LunarNewYear #LNY 🐍
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Drop in tomorrow to see a special performance to celebrate the Year of the Snake - performed by participants from the Rag Revival workshop! In partnership with Groundwork #LunarNewYear
February 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Don't forget - our Ancoats Community Shop is open every Saturday between 10am - 2pm, selling low-cost furniture, electricals, clothing and more.

📍 110 Oldham Road, M4 6AG.

📸 Photo: Equator Design

#MustardTree #Shop #CommunityShop #CharityShop #Furniture #Ancoats
January 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! Participants from our partnership with Groundwork and Working Wardrobe are working on their next project to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Scroll to see last year's Fusion Dragon Dance during our 30th Anniversary Street Party.

#LunarNewYear #MustardTree #WorkingWardrobe
January 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NEW EVENT FOR 2025!

Fancy a challenge? This year, we are taking on
Born Survivor at Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire, on 26.04.25.

If you don’t mind the mud, join team MT and help us fundraise to combat poverty and prevent homelessness in Greater Manchester.

Email [email protected]
January 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
WE'RE HIRING. We're looking for a Food Services Team Leader to join our charity - working across our on-site training kitchen, Food Club and Café.

Sound like the role for you? Click here to find out more about the opportunity and apply: mustardtree.org.uk/2025/01/08/f...

#MustardTree #Opportunity
January 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We’re looking for charity partners for 2025! If your company shares our values and is passionate about combatting poverty in Greater Manchester – we want to hear from you.

Volunteering and fundraising opportunities are now available – email [email protected] for more information.
January 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Check out our ‘What’s On’ webpage for a full timetable of vocational courses and creative clubs, including creative writing - a drop-in which runs every Monday at Mustard Tree Ancoats: mustardtree.org.uk/whats-on/

#MustardTree #Ancoats #Manchester #Salford #CreativeWriting #ILoveMCR #Creativity
January 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM