Merseyway Shopping Centre launch giant Giving Box to help local charities during the cost-of-living crisis

Merseyway Shopping Centre has launched a GIANT Giving Box to help raise funds for four Stockport charities.

Located in the undercover mall, the Giving Box will enable shoppers to donate funds using contactless payments to local food banks, community groups and charities, helping to support less fortunate families during the cost-of-living crisis.

1.8m x 1.8m in size and shaped like a giant present, the Giving Box will help fund a variety of local projects, which were identified in collaboration with Stockport’s charity infrastructure organisation Sector3. The campaigns selected include providing food packages with Feeding the Community Stockport, supporting the homeless with The Wellspring, helping those living in poverty with Chelwood Foodbank Plus and helping to provide young people with opportunities with the Ebony and Ivory Community Organisation.

Centre Manager, Victoria Nichol said “Merseyway is dedicated to supporting the people of Stockport and for 2023, it seems only right to focus on the current issues of the cost-of-living crisis, and to help those most in need in our community. We urge all our customers who are able to donate to help us fund four amazing organisations that support so many people across our town.”

Alex Knight from The Wellspring Stockport said “The Wellspring is a resource centre based in Stockport supporting those who are homeless and at risk of homelessness. Funds donated via the Giving Box will enable us to continue to provide vital services such as food provision, shower facilities and professional 1-1 support, enabling individuals to reach their full potential within the local community. We’re really grateful for Merseyway’s support and really appreciate being selected as a charity for this campaign.”

Timothy Harper from Feeding the Com munity Stockport said “With over 100 vol unteers across Stockport, we deliver free hot meals to those most in need within our town. Our charity relies entirely on donations, so any money raised through this great initiative will be spent solely on ingredients for the meals we provide and will help to ensure we can continue to run this much needed service.”

Aba Graham from Ebony and Ivory Community Organisation said “We give young people the tools they need to develop their aspirational pathways and change their lives for the better. All funds raised for our organisation via the Giving Box will help us to continue providing these vital services in our community.”

Linzie Hogan at Chelwood Foodbank Plus said “Here at Chelwood Foodbank Plus, we have recently collaborated with UK charity, Zarach, to help tackle child bed poverty in Stockport. Due to this campaign, the funds raised from the Giving Box will be put towards purchasing a bigger and newer van, so we can deliver beds and bed bundles to those most in need in in our community. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support.”

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Don’t miss an exciting line-up of events at Merseyway this summer!

April 29th & 30th

King’s Coronation Celebrations

Build history at Merseyway and celebrate the King’s Coronation this April by taking part in a variety of fun activities at the centre!

Visitors can help to create a stunning mosaic in honour of the King’s Coronation, which will showcase a stunning crown crest and Union Jack in red, white, and blue.

Providing entertainment before the Bank Holiday weekend, children of all ages can also enjoy an exclusive craft session from 11am - 3pm on Saturday 29th, where they can make their very own crown souvenirs, ready to take home as a decoration for the King’s Coronation.

June 17th

Father’s Day Celebrations

Bring the children to Merseyway to create something special for Father’s Day! Taking place from 11am – 3pm, children can take part in a FREE craft session and make their very own wooden trophy, ready to present to Dad or a fatherly figure.

July Merseybay

Be prepared to celebrate this summer as the popular outdoor beach, Merseybay, returns to Stockport! Merseyway will be bringing all kinds of beach fun to the centre including fun fair rides and more!