Wood Street Mission - Manchester

peter H.

An amazing charity helping less fortunate families & children

Amy L.

Tried to donate a buggy. Seriously, all it had was a bit of daily use mud on the wheels because i didnt have time to clean it. I can send pictures to prove the condition of it because the rest of it was absolutely fine. The guy refused to take it saying it was "too mucky" - absolutely ridiculous! And insanely embarrassing!
You try to do a good thing and they're picky over abit of mud on the wheels that would wash off!

Anne W.

The most caring charity out there for helping Manchester's poor. More money should be given to Wood Street Mission for all the good things they do to cloth and feed poor families!!
The volunteers keep the charity running and are good people going out helping others.

Paul T.

It is helpful for people in need with children

Lynne H.

I had the privilege of helping out at Wood Street for the day. It is an amazing organisation and I can't thank everyone enough for allowing me to help. It was a humbling experience. All the staff are superb and have my greatest respect. The people of Manchester are so generous.

Stephen C.

I spent the day there as a volunteer along with two of my work colleagues today. Between us we unpacked bags and boxes of children's clothes, games, toys, jigsaws and many baby items too. We cleaned them down (in fairness they were already donated pretty clean) and put them into the right places. We assisted in the 'shop' area by helping out the visitors with choosing and collecting clothing, toiletries and toys etc etc. I absolutely take my hat off to all of the people that not only work here but in other charity organisations too. A special thank you to Heather, Amanda and BB who spent probably the most time with us and kept us busy. Many thanks again for this opportunity to assist if only for the one day. Also, a massive thank you to everybody who donates to this fantastic charity.

Stevie B.

Hats off to such an amazing team. I have been driving a friend here recently due to personal circumstances and I was surprised how people can act. Having never visited such a place I was surprised with what an amazing charity wood street are. Helping families in the time of need to cope with the daily struggles.
Unfortunately whilst waiting for my friend I also witnessed disgraceful actions from some who forget woodstreet is a charity not a money maker for their own gain. Crowds of ""African (i could be wrong)" women possibly friends or related, grouping together and bullying the genuine people who need help. Fighting over "the best stuff" and intimidating all around to get what they want. I've witnessed workers being verbally abused and single mothers being shoved about by these crowds. Unfortunately the same crowd also appear to have little care for the children they are supposed to be here for. Little children running round the waiting area, throwing things, attacking people and fighting amongst each other whilst the mothers are in the shop doing exactly the same things. Amongst all of this you can find young single mothers waiting quietly in the corners trying to do the right thing for their children whilst others are abusing the system.

During one of my visits I witnessed one of the "crowd" be sent out of the shop for trying to cheat the system. Upon doing so she was threatening one of the workers. Now this lady, to look at her you would think frail old lady here to help buy wow does she have some lungs when she needs them. I've never heard her raise her voice so it did come as a shock when she stood her ground.

Despite all of the above the workers are amazing. Friendly, helpful and keep calm no matter what happens.
I urge any company looking for a chosen charity to choose woodstreet. I will be putting them forward myself and looking for options to help where I can.

Pringle D.

The staff are serving a good cause.
The building itself , well , its a shame its hidden down a side street where no-one can see it.