Work For Smile UK · Manchester
Changing lives for happiness
We are a locally run, non-profit charity helping people affected by relative poverty, and others who are too often overlooked, through food support, donations, fundraising and volunteering.
What we do
Our projects
We organise our charitable work into focused projects, so you can choose the cause that matters most to you.
Food Distribution Project
Helping the local community with regular food support at Crowcroft Park Pavilion.
Refugee Support Project
A drop-off point for clothing, toiletries, phones and essentials, with Care4Calais.
Book Distribution Project
Everyone deserves the gift of knowledge – books for school-age children.
COVID-19 Vaccination Project
Helping in the fight against COVID-19 as a community base for free test kits.
Litter Picking Project
Keeping our community clean and green with young people.
Our story
From Bangladesh to Manchester
Work For Smile began in Bangladesh in 2012, funding medical treatment and supporting people with visual impairments through Dristi Charity. In 2016 we moved to Manchester, where we now run food support, donation drives and volunteer projects from Crowcroft Park Pavilion.
Kind words
What our supporters say
Praised the kindness and compassion of Manchester people, and the work of food banks such as Work For Smile in helping people who are struggling financially.
Afzal Khan
Local MP
Described our volunteers as hardworking, cheerful and inspirational.
Diane Hawkins
High Sheriff of Greater Manchester
Thanked Work For Smile for bringing the community together to recognise the volunteers who provided food support during COVID-19.
Amna Abdullatif
Recognition
Proud to be recognised
Every person has the chance to make a change for good
Give money, donate clothing and essentials, or volunteer your time. Every contribution helps people in our community.
Contact us
Get in touch
Would you like to volunteer, donate goods or find out more about our food support? We would love to hear from you.
- Opening hours
Sundays and Mondays, 1pm–2pm - Phone
07443107799