Winter Wythenshawe and Northenden
We know this Winter will be hard with the cost of living crisis, but there is lots of support out there locally if you do need it. To help local people, Manchester Local Care Organisation’s integrated neighbourhood teams across the city have worked with colleagues at Manchester City Council and the voluntary sector to produce a series of neighbourhood service guides .
The guides outline much of the local support that is available across each neighbourhood. These include food banks, warm hubs, befriending services and other local offers.
The booklets complement the citywide support available through Manchester City Council’s free cost of living advice line. This free telephone line offers support with benefits and help with your rent, advice about debt and paying bills , food support and help to get online (support to access the internet, laptops, phones and data). The advice line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm on 0800 023 2692. You can speak to someone about the support that is available. You can also text on 07860 022 876 or visit manchester.gov.uk/coladvice
View the information in the categories below or you can download the PDF booklet for Wythenshawe and Northenden here [PDF 2.1MB].
Vouchers for foodbanks can be obtained from a number of agencies – www. wythenshawe.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/foodbank-vouchers
Woodhouse Park
- The Dandelion Centre
Community food and foodbank as well as a clothes and bric-a-brac section. A warm welcome with tea or coffee and a friendly chat. Voucher required for the foodbank.
Monday and Wednesday 10am to 1pm Oatlands Rd, Woodhouse Park M22 1AH
0161 437 4392
facebook.com/TheDandelionCommunity - Bread and Butter Thing at St Luke’s
Community food membership and foodbank at St Luke’s Church Hall, Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, M22 5EB.
Voucher required.
Saturday, 11am to 12 noon
Church Hall also open Wednesday 9am to 11am for hot drinks, toast and warmth. - William Temple Church Hall
A warm inviting safe space with hot drinks and toast.
Thursday 12noon to 2pm
William Temple Vicarage, Robinswood Road, Wythenshawe, M22 0BU (close to Asda car park) - Lifestyle Styles Café
Healthy lunches at great prices.
Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, 206 Portway, Wythenshawe, M22 1QW
Baguley
- Sacred Heart Club House
Voucher required.
Foodbank on Wednesday 12noon to 2pm at Sacred Heart and Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 98 Floatshall Road, M23 1HP - Little Lighthouse Baby Bank
For all your baby needs (clothes, milk, nappies, wipes etc). Free place of welcome with coffee, tea and biscuits.
Thursday 10am to 12noon
St Marting Church Hall, Bowland Rd, Baguley M23 1NA - Tree of Life
Low-cost furniture, health and wellbeing activities, community café, foodbank (voucher required) and pantry. Open throughout the week at Tree of Life, Greenbrow Road M23 2UE - The Bideford Community centre
Providing fresh produce, ambient food, and baked goods. There is no charge for perishable food, other food items and toiletries are available at a fraction of the regular retail price.
No referral is needed.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12am to 2pm Bideford Community Centre, 32 Bideford Dr. M23 0QN
Northenden
- Eden Family Café
A family friendly place to meet over a cuppa have a chat whilst the children play. Very low cost.
Friday 9am to 10.30am (term time only) St Michael’s Community Hall, Northern Moor, Orton Road M23 - Benchill Community Centre Foodbank
Voucher required. Friday 1pm to 2pm at Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ - Benchill Community Centre Winter Warmer
Free hot drinks, soup and biscuits for over 50’s. Meet new people and find out what’s on in wonderful Wythenshawe.
Friday 11am to 2pm
Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ
Brooklands
- Lawton Moor Methodist Church
Lunch club with two course meal and hot drink for £3.50.
Wednesday 11.30am to 1pm
Lawton Moor Methodist Church, Lawton Moor Road, Button Lane M23 0ND Rummage sale on 1st Saturday of the month, 11am to 12 noon. - Brooklands Community Café and Pantry
Held at Church of the Nazarene, Wendover Road M23 9FN
Free Foodcycle community meal, community café and food pantry, Wednesday 5pm to 7pm.
Brooklands Community Café and Pantry, Thursday, 11am to 2pm. - The Hope Project – Foodbank
The foodbank is open every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm at St Aidan’s Church Community Room, Northolt Road, Northern Moor, M23 0HH
Across Wythenshawe
- Warm Hubs and support at Manchester’s libraries
All 22 of Manchester’s libraries are offering warm hubs if you need somewhere safe and warm during the day.
Visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries for details
People who have device but can’t afford data, can get a free 6 month data package from the library
Staff who can signpost to other support agencies
Digital drop-ins one day a week
Under 5s story times at 11am. - Wythenshawe Infant Feeding Cost of Living Project
Support for parents and carers of children under the age of 12 months that are struggling to purchase formula milk due to the rising cost of living.
For people who live in M22 or M23 only Referral only – families can be referred by any organisation that works with a families requiring this financial support. Crossacres Family Hub, Poundswick Lane, Wythenshawe, M22 9TA.
0161 529 0080 – call for further info on how to refer.
Sharston
- The Sharston Shop
Donated adult and children’s clothing and shoes available at no charge for families in M22 or M23.
Crossacres Family Hub, Poundswick Lane, Sharston M22 9TA
0161 529 0080
www.facebook.com/wythenshawechildr enscentres - St Richards Foodbank
Voucher required.
Tuesdays from 9.30 to 10.30am
St Richards Peel Hall, 100 Peel Hall Road, Wythenshawe M22 5HB
0161 998 2071 - Bread and Butter Thing @ St Luke’s
Community food membership and foodbank. Voucher required.
Saturday 11am to 12 noon
St Lukes Church Hall, Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5EB.
St Luke’s also opens Wednesdays 9am to 11am for hot drinks, toast and warmth. - Know Africa Food Pantry
Providing food pantry and essential supplies.
Also serving as a hub for connecting community members to additional resources, such as mental health support, domestic violence services, and business empowerment programmes for women.
We maintain an open-door policy, welcoming anyone in need of support. We also accept referrals from other service providers to ensure no one struggling is left without assistance. Thursday 10am to 12 noon Wythenshawe Community Church, 94 Crossacres Road M22 5BS - The Message Community Grocer
Community food, debt advice, money courses and life skills.
£5 annual membership gives you access to up to 3 weekly shops.
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm (Tuesday from 10am)
Harper Road, Sharston, M22 4RG - United Estates of Wythenshawe
The foodbank offers food and baked goods. Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm.
No referral is needed.
Broadoak Road, Wythenshawe, M22 9WF - Mo’s Cabin
A charity shop and a warm welcome with tea and toast available.
Tuesday and Friday 9.30am to 12 noon Brownley Green Methodist Church, 57 Broadoak Road, M22 9NE
- Wythenshawe Legal Advice Clinic
Free and confidential legal advice – benefits, DWP applications/appeals, housing and employment advice.
Sessions available across Wythenshawe Run by Greater Manchester Law Centre
07907 368 415 - CAP Debt Centre for Wythenshawe
Support on your journey out of debt. Recommended by Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert. Call Claire to book an appointment.
0800 328 0006 - South Manchester Credit Union
Community-based credit union offering saving accounts and loans to the people of South Manchester.
1a Hale Top, Civic Centre, Wythenshawe M22 5RN
www.smcreditunion.co.uk - Citizens Advice Manchester
Free, confidential and impartial advice on debt, welfare benefits, energy, housing, employment and more.
Visit citizensadvicemanchester.org.uk for more information.
Adviceline 0808 278 7800
Energy team 07360 546 111
- Wythenshawe Good Neighbours
Reducing social isolation and promoting wellbeing for over 50s who live in M22 or M23.
Running coffee mornings, lunches, newsletters and day trips.
Membership offers volunteer Driver Scheme to access essential journeys www.wythenshawegoodneighbours.com Email: wgnteam@outlook.com
0161 905 3898 - Blossom – Health Through Activity
Weekly sessions, activities and workshops. Supporting people to grow and cook their own food as well as practical ideas to save money and manage budgets.
Wednesdays and Thursdays 1pm to 4pm Saturdays 10am to 1pm
Wythenshawe Park, Horticulture Centre, Wythenshawe Rd M23 0AB
Email info@blossom-mcr.co.uk - Talk English Women’s Group
Join our women’s group to practice English and enjoy different activities. Opportunities to learn and enjoy cultural exchanges.
Thursday 10:30am to 12:30pm
St Aidens, Wythenshawe Road M23 0PH
07824 329 331
Lana.osman@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk - MENd Minds
Aimed at improving the wellbeing of local men through developing a community nature garden.
St Aidan’s Centre, 230a Wythenshawe Road M23 0PH
Call Gerry 07825 219 214 info@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk - Be Well Social Prescribing Offer
Empowering people aged over 18 to make positive changes to health and wellbeing.
One to one health and wellbeing coaching, weight management groups, employment coaching and signposting to specialist support.
Contact Be Well 0161 470 7120
Services provided at local venues.
- SureStart Children’s Centres
Supporting parents with children aged under 5. Provide group play-based activities and support for families.
Local centres are at Baguley, Benchill, Sharston, Woodhouse Park and Sale Road. 0161 529 0080 - Crossacres Family Hub
Support families aged 0-19 years or up to 25 years for people with special educational needs.
Working with local organisations and services to offer a ‘one stop shop’ including support and/or signposting
The Hub is based at Poundswick Lane, M22 9TA (next to the fire station)
0161 529 0080