Mustard Tree
Creating choice and opportunity for people who are homeless and marginalised
Mustard TreeSince 1994, Mustard Tree has transformed the lives of people in Greater Manchester who are trapped in poverty or homelessness, by enabling them to gain the skills and self-confidence they need to reach their full potential.
The Problem
Greater Manchester is one of the key economic centres in the North of England and yet levels of poverty remain a primary challenge.
600000
People are in poverty
91000
Children are living in poverty
137000
People are in-work poverty
Featured Life Story
Shaun’s Story - I started working in the catering industry at 16, until I was 29. Then when I moved to Manchester, I did a number of different jobs until I went back to cooking in 2014. The last place I worked before...
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Latest News
Back to school: What can you do to help children in poverty on their return to school? (9/18/2017) - For many children, going back to school is an exciting time. Friends are reunited after a long summer and the prospects of the fun activities that the new school year beholds brings joy and enthusiasm. However, for those living below...
Opening hours update – Ancoats (8/8/2017) - On Saturday 12th August our Ancoats community shop will be closing early, at 2pm, for some essential work as part of our building renovations. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Andy’s Sculpture at The Lowry Hotel (6/30/2017) - Andy, one of Mustard Tree’s Freedom Project participants, is having a sculpture exhibited at The Lowry Hotel this month. Andy spent 6 years in the Cheshire Regiment as a machine gunner in wartime and a Musician in the Drummer Corps...
