Wrap Up: where to donate old winter coats in Manchester this winter to help the Human Appeal

A Manchester-based charity is asking the public to put their old winter coats to good use this year and donate them for distribution among the country’s most vulnerable communities.

Human Appeal have launched their annual “Wrap Up” campaign, which will run from 7-22 November in seven UK cities, including Manchester.

Last year, the charity collected 5,219 coats, which were then handed out to the people who need them the most, including women and children in shelters, the homeless and refugees. This year, Human Appeal is aiming to beat that figure and gather 7,000 coats.

The appeal is supported by car rental company Enterprise, which is also providing vans to transport the coats to the communities in need.

When and where can you donate?

The Greater Manchester collection points and opening times are as follows:

Piccadilly Station – Monday 14 November: 7:30am-11am

Safestore Stockport Bryant – Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Safestore Oldham – Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Safestore Manchester Old Trafford – Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Safestore Manchester Central – Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Safestore Altrincham –  Monday - Saturday: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wythenshaw – Sunday 12th November: 11:30am - 3.00pm

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stretford – 9th & 16th November: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Enterprise car and van hire Stockport Bryant House, 59 Wellington Road N – Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 4.30pm

For anyone who would like to support but does not have any coats to contribute, Human Appeal are accepting £10 donations – which can be made online – for essential winter kits that include thermal hats, scarves, gloves and blankets.