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VIDEO: Follow our MASH team on a night-time van shift

November 23, 2022

Lindsey and Sophia share some footage on a night time MASH van shift

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Paula’s Story

July 19, 2022

Paula has been supported by Sam Jones a specialist engagement worker from MASH as part of the Housing First scheme, so that she can be in charge of her own recovery journey.

Housing First is all about securing someone a home first and then addressing other support needs around that stable base.

urgent cost of living appeal

Urgent cost of living appeal

June 21, 2022

Will you help a woman today who is in financial hardship?

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More women are turning to sex work as the cost of living crisis squeezes households

June 20, 2022

A Manchester charity which provides non-judgemental support to women who are sex working says the number of women approaching the service for the first time has increased significantly since the start of 2022, with the cost of living crisis being a key factor.

MASH wins UK Charity Governance Award

May 30, 2022

MASH has been awarded with a UK Charity Governance Award along with six other UK charities. Each winner received a £5,000 cash prize (as an unrestricted grant) The award for ‘Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’ had two joint winners, MASH and Your Voice Counts. Awards judge Jackie Driver OBE, Chair of Signhealth and Breakthrough UK, […]

Remembering Sue Murphy

April 6, 2022

At MASH we are taking some time to remember Sue Murphy who died two years ago.

Here, MASH’s CEO Annie Emery shares some reflections and memories about our friend and former colleague Sue. Annie touches on the incredible impact Sue made throughout her life on so many people and her lasting legacy which continues to influence everything we do at MASH.

One gift = twice the impact for MASH

How to DOUBLE your donation to MASH

March 9, 2022

Until midday on Tuesday 15 March you can make twice the impact for MASH thanks to The Big Give. You can contribute to our vital drop-in centre

What happens at the MASH Drop-in?

February 8, 2022

Read about a typical day at the MASH drop-in including hot food, activities and a welcoming atmosphere

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Urgent cold weather appeal

January 17, 2022

The temperature in Manchester is set to drop below freezing this week. We know women who are surviving in these conditions without a safe place to stay. Team MASH will be welcoming women into our warm drop-in and van. But we need your help to ensure we can provide essential items and support during this […]

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