Back in March, as part of our International Women’s Day Commitment, we made a pledge to raise money for Women’s Charities in Manchester that are close to our hearts through guest list donations that are taken upon entry to our events.

We compiled a list of 4 women’s charities and organisations that we feel are doing great things for our community, and we will be taking ongoing donations throughout this year to raise these vital funds!
We thought we would refresh your mind with our chosen charities + the special work that they do, with a link to where you can donate + get involved.
We take donations from everyone for these charities upon entry to all of our events, so if you are coming to any of our shows, head to the box office to donate!

SAWN: SUPPORT AND ACTION FOR WOMEN’S NETWORK

SAWN was established in 2007 to promote the welfare of Black/African women in Oldham and Great Manchester.

They support women through training, reaching out to marginalised communities and forging links with them. SAWN provides lots of very important services to women with services such as Furniture Banks, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Awareness &Support, Money Advice and Support, Befriending services + Support services for ex-offenders + much more!

Donate + get involved here

M.A.S.H: MANCHESTER ACTION FOR STREET HEALTH

MASH stand with women who sex work and help them to experience good health, safety and emotional well-being by offering a number of support services.MASH was formed in 1991 by community activists, Drugs & HIV workers and volunteers with a ground- breaking idea to change prejudice and provide help to women sex workers.

They provide a variety of services that provide life-changing support for women with complex needs with the focus on providing non-judgemental support through drop in services + advice. They take their MASH Van out at night onto the streets of Cheetham Hill and Manchester city centre where you can speak to our team, get free condoms and needle exchange, hot drinks and food and more.

Donate + Get involved here

 BRIGHTER SOUND

Brighter Sound is a Platform that highlights events, training sessions, and networking for people wanting to get into music, and do several gender equality workshops for underrepresented communities + the All Things Equal Manifesto. They are all about unlocking individual potential to helping create a fairer music industry!

This Manifesto reflects and includes an authentic range of intersectional voices and has a commitment to create lasting change at all levels including education, talent development and leadership within music!

Donate + Get involved here

Credit: Jazamin Sinclair

EVERY MONTH

Every Month is a Manchester based registered charity providing 800 people per month with free access to menstrual products.

They create Every Month Packs, which contain tampons, pads and a chocolate bar, so that people living in poverty can have free access to menstrual products.

Donate + get involved here