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Not ForgottenManchester · Compassion in action
The Not Forgotten volunteer team together at their Manchester outreach
Our community. A welcome for everyone.

Manchester Christmas outreach

No one should
be forgotten
at Christmas.

A hot meal. Something warm to wear. Someone to talk to. Help people experiencing homelessness feel seen, remembered and cared for.

Help make it happen Our story

Small acts. Real care.

What could
you give?

01Your timeJoin the volunteer team 02Some warmthGive winter essentials 03Your supportBring your community
Not Forgotten volunteers sharing hot food at the outreach
A good meal is only the beginning.

The heart of Not Forgotten

More than a meal.
A reminder
that you matter.

Christmas can feel a long way away when you don’t have a place to call home. A warm meal, winter clothing and a friendly conversation can offer a little comfort.

We bring people together in Manchester city centre to share that welcome. No judgement. No conditions. Just people caring for people.

See what we do

Be part of something kind

There’s a place
for your kindness.

Give what you can.
It all begins with one small act.

A volunteer helping serve the evening meal
Give your time

A friendly face
makes a difference.

Prepare food, pack essentials or help on the night. Your time can help someone feel welcome.

Volunteer with us
The winter wishlist

Coats. Hats.
Socks. Gloves.
A little warmth.

Useful things, thoughtfully given.
Give something useful

Help keep
the cold out.

Clean coats, new socks, sleeping bags and everyday essentials for the winter months.

See what’s needed
Volunteers working together around the food-serving table
Bring your community

Good things happen
when we come together.

Organise a collection, bring your team or help source food and essentials for the outreach.

Become a partner

Our next chapter · December 2026

Let’s make
Christmas feel
a little warmer.

Hot food, winter essentials and good company in Manchester city centre. With Christway Baptist Church Salford, we’re preparing to share another Christmas welcome.

Christmas 2026
2026

A Christmas
with company.

Manchester city centre

December · Date and time to be confirmed
Exact location to follow
Be part of the welcome

A legacy of care · Since around 1987

The same heart.
A new chapter.

Mrs Hilda Owolabi spent decades supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship in Manchester.

In 2026, she entrusted the work to Dorcas Banwo. The commitment continues: see the person, share what we can and keep showing up.

Meet the story behind the name
We know you are there. We’re not judging you. We just want you to be comfortable.The heart of Dorcas’s message

A glimpse of the outreach

Real people. Real care.

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