Match Day Charity
Don’t Walk Past is a self-funded community group which was started nearly 5 years ago after the group's founder Ronnie saw a homeless man wet through sat in a wheelchair in Manchester and thought this can't be right. He went out alone and starting feeding & clothing the homeless at night.
The group has grown and we now have teams going out 5 nights a week, Monday to Friday with hot and cold food and drinks, essentials like sleeping bags, blankets, clothes and toiletries.
The teams drive round the streets of Manchester looking for rough sleepers in doorways making sure they’re fed, have clean warm clothing and are signposted if necessary to further support. There’s always food for anyone else that needs it when they come to see us in St. Peter’s Square or Piccadilly Gardens.
The team have helped some very vulnerable people get shelter for the night and contacted services to engage with them.
We also support some of our homeless friends when they are placed in temporary accommodation. They often find themselves in a room with a bed but no means of making a drink or food, or even washing clothes, meaning they still come to see us.
We’re always on the hunt for good clean condition, men’s and women’s warm waterproof coats, joggers, hoodies and trainers. Sleeping bags (no pillows or duvets), blankets and 2 man pop up tents are essentials.
We’re on Facebook and Instagram so please follow us, search “Don’t Walk Past”
We can collect any donations or you can drop off with us (collection box also in reception)
If you think you can help or support us in anyway, please let us know.
There’s an Amazon Wishlist for essentials and also a Pay Pal account (links on the Facebook and Insta pages)
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the match on Saturday 25th November to raise some funds for us to carry on helping
Match Day Birthday Party
Our Match Day Party today is Finn who was 8 in June and has been desperate to celebrate his birthday at the Mighty Alty! He's here today celebrating with his friends from Park Road Sale School and Ashton-on-Mersey Football Club. He loves football and coming to watch the Robins play. His Mum, Dad and sister Ada all hope he has a fantastic time today.
Mascots
Our FreeKicks Foundations Mascots for todays game are Evie & Martha who attend Cloverlea Primary School.
The girls were chosen by AJ & Gail from our community coaching team for their excellent attitudes both in PE lessons and at home and resilience.
The coaches and the girl’s parents are extremely proud of how well they have done this year.
