We warmly invite you to: Simple Gifts 

Friday 19 July, 19:00

Residents and visitors to Manchester city centre are invited to experience the beautiful sound of Kathryn West lyric soprano and the choir of St Ann’s Church in this one off concert aimed at raising money for Mustard Tree.

Entitled ‘Simple Gifts’, Kathryn will perform songs by composers such as Aaron Copland, Gershwin and Cole Porter.

We do hope you will be able to join us for an evening of beauty, uniqueness and to learn more about the work of Mustard Tree.

Click here for more information & how to purchase tickets

Please click on the poster for full details. 

Graham Hudson is fast becoming known as one of the regions most gifted and inspiring visual artists. Four years ago, Graham’s life was overshadowed by crime, personal loss and homelessness, before finding ‘salvation’ in Mustard Tree – for whom he now works as Creative Programmes Manager.

The exhibition of Graham’s art work and the silent auction has opened at the Virgin Money Lounge Manchester on King’s Street.

Running from 8 – 18 April with viewings open to the general public 3-4pm daily, this exhibition is a chance to both view and purchase via silent auction a number of Graham’s stunning art works.

With the proceeds of the auction going to Mustard Tree, this is an opportunity to collect art from one of the region’s most inspiring artists, as well as give to a very good cause.

Andy running as Pamela Anderson last year. Looking good Andy! 

Andy Ayres from Barclays Bank will be taking part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run on behalf of Mustard Tree on Sunday 26 May. Andy took part in the event last year and completed the race in an amazing time of 68 minutes! Andy is 36, married, has two beautiful children and suffers with epilepsy. Andy tells us that he is fundraising for Mustard Tree because ’it breaks my heart seeing people having to live on the streets and as such whenever I see homeless people I always buy them food and hot drinks. I always donate clothes that I no longer wear to the homeless and I want to do what I can to prevent homelessness. I enjoy helping others and urge you to do the same by sponsoring me’. 

Please note that Mustard Tree will be closed for the Easter weekend on the following dates;

Thursday 28^th March, Friday 29^th March, Sunday 31^st March, Monday 1^st April.

Please note we are open Saturday 30^th March 10am – 2pm.

The Living Room will be hosting a fashion show as part of ‘The Heel Appeal’ campaign raising money for Mustard Tree. 

All types and condition of shoes will be welcomed, so whether you have towering stilettos that have never seen the light of day, or much-loved loafers on their last legs, The Living Room will be able to put them to good use. As well as taking your unwanted shoes off your hands, The Living Room is also putting on a Heel Appeal Fashion Show featuring designs from Moda in Pelle, Amilio Couture by Paris Taylor, Kurt Geiger at Selfridges Exchange Square and Each To Their Own with Christian Dior make-up.

Local celebrity Frank Sinclair will be your host for an evening of Champagne and canapés with entertainment from world championship qualifiers ‘Centre Stage Dance Crew’.

WHERE: The Living Room, 80 Deansgate, M3 2ER

WHEN: 28 March from 7.30pm (show starts at 7.45pm)

PRICE: Tickets are £5 per person with all proceeds going to Mustard Tree.

INFO: Each guest is to bring along one pair of unwanted shoes to donate to ‘The Heel Appeal Campaign’. As an extra special thank you the first 50 guests will receive a free goody bag.

All shoe donations made throughout March will receive 20% off total food bill. Terms and conditions apply.

Please RSVP to manchesterpa@thelivingroom or call 0161 832 0083 as places are limited.

We hope to see you there! 

With demand for emergency food provision more than doubling in 12 months, Mustard Tree Food Bank Store was looking seriously depleted and at risk of running out of food altogether. But then fans of FC United Manchester came to the rescue!

FC United, through its fan based social media outlet, set last Saturday’s home game against Ilkeston as opportunity for its fans to bring food and fill a Mustard Tree van with this much needed emergency provision.

Adrian Nottingham, CEO of Mustard Tree, “Once again we are grateful for the support of FC united and its generous fans. In January of this year we supplied emergency food parcels to 211 clients and their families through our Food Banks in Ancoats and Eccles Precinct; which is more than double what was required in January 2012. This big collection on Saturday has given a vitally needed boost to our food store. We are finding that in these harsh days of recession that the solution to supporting those most in need is coming from lots of ordinary people who generously share what they have. Once again the FC United Manchester fans lead the way… thank you!”

After tirelessly sorting through the items, we can confirm that we received six weeks worth of food which has been added to our food store. Again, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the fans of FC United Manchester!  

Our very own Jez Green will be taking part in the Greater Manchester Marathon on the 28 April to raise money for the Mustard Tree. It’s Jez’s first ever marathon so please show him your support by sponsoring him by clicking here.

We are currently benefiting from a partnership with the Malmaison hotel in central Manchester. From November 2012, the Malmaison Manchester introduced a 50p donation to the Mustard Tree for every Hot and Sticky Ribs and new ‘Mustard Tree’ Cocktail sold. 

Open the official Press Release here.

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Our dedicated CEO – Adrian Nottingham joined Mike Shaft and Colin Barson on BBC Radio Manchester on Sunday 20th January to discuss the Manchester Poverty Report. Click here to listen.