You can now make a referral to Smart Works using an online form

Making a referral is simple and hassle-free. With our new online form, referring to Smart Works is now quicker than ever, taking only a few minutes to complete.

Within one working day, Smart Works will reach out to the woman you have referred, ensuring that she receives the necessary support at a crucial time.

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: December 20, 2021
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12 months of Smart Works, amazing clients, the return of events, sales, our annual fundraiser Cycle…and everything in between! We’re proud to have delivered just under 600 appointments of job help, 1st dressing & interview prep and second dressings, supporting almost 500 women. It wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible volunteer team, supporters, Ambassadors, Trustees and staff team – thank you so much. There have been challenges throughout 2021 with ever changing rules and restrictions, but we have continued to support women at that crucial moment in their lives, giving them the clothing and the confidence to succeed.

Our service will be closed between Christmas and New Year to give our team a well deserved break, returning on 4th January.

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

December 15, 2021

Second Hand Styling X Smart Works

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: December 15, 2021
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Second Hand Styling UK is an ever-evolving platform dedicated to the world of pre-loved fashion. We were delighted to work in collaboration with Second Hand Styling recently at their Swap Shop, with all the proceeds going to Smart Works Greater Manchester.

Second hand Styling UK Founder, Lucy Norris shared her tips, tricks and inside secrets around styling pre-loved, whilst shoppers enjoyed this sustainable shopping event, where you could swap your pre-loved clothes with others, to find a new-to-you fashion find!

This was a non-profit event to promote recycling and reuse of fashion and help you refresh your wardrobe in a beautifully sustainable way through a guilt free shopping experience.

Sustainability is hugely important to us and we were so happy to be a part of this, thank you for your support Lucy!

December 7, 2021

A night of Fashion & Fizz

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: December 7, 2021
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We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our Fashion & Fizz event, the atmosphere was magic and we couldn’t of asked for a better crowd of supporters.⁣⁣ Thank you to our amazing VIP speakers Jane Shepherdson CBE, Michelle Ackerley, Mavis Ackerley & Michelle Payne from The Atelier World, it was truly a wonderful experience to hear your inspirational stories and a chance talk all things fashion, empowering women and sustainability.⁣⁣
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Thank you to Alderley Park Bruntwood SciTech Sarah Bateman for such a special event space, as well as a massive thank to our volunteers, staff and trustee team – we couldn’t do it without you! Our fantastic supporters who donated raffle prices and stock for sale – thank you Angela Beer, Tuula Alderley Edge, The Edit Alderley Edge, Kerikit, Beaumont Organic, Fashion Roundabout & Spectrum Brands, as well as our fabulous stall holders The Artisan Care Co, CorinaFay Illustration and With Grace Jewellery.⁣
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A night of women supporting women, what more could we ask for.⁣⁣

November 9, 2021

We Are Hiring – Engagement and Referral Outreach Lead

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: November 9, 2021
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Smart Works Greater Manchester is hiring for an exciting new role; Engagement and Referral Outreach Lead.

The candidate will identify and develop strong and positive relationships with a diverse range of referral partners to ensure a sustainable source of client referrals to our service. The role will be key in finding the pipeline that will enable us to deliver on our ambitious growth strategy of doubling the number of women we support.

You will lead on driving referrals and growth of the organisation through a passion for and understanding of Smart Works Greater Manchester services and building excellent working relationships. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current referral partners which include: Job Centre Plus, Women’s Refuges, justice organisations, employability programmes, housing associations, support groups and other third sector organisations.

For a full breakdown of the role, please click here.

 

October 21, 2021

Fashion & Fizz Event 24.11.21 – Tickets available now

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: October 21, 2021
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Join us for our annual Fashion & Fizz event. An evening of stimulating discussion with a line up of inspirational women, hosted by the magnificent Michelle Ackerley and VIP Guests including Jane Shepherdson CBE.

Guests will also enjoy networking, a designer auction, a fashion pop-up sale and seasonal boutiques! All funds raised go directly back to SWGM front line services, supporting unemployed women into employment. Click here to buy your ticket.

  • 6.45pm – 7.15pm: Arrival. Welcome drinks and networking
  • 7.15pm: Welcome from Jan Iceton – SWGM Chair
  • 7.30pm – 7.45pm: Interview with our VIP Guest Jane Shepherdson CBE, hosted by presenter and TV host Michelle Ackerley
  • 7.45pm – 8.30pm: Panel discussion exploring changing fashion habits from fast fashion and High Street to preloved and curated wardrobes. We will consider changing buying habits, what professional women and more fashion-conscious women want to wear. What does the post lockdown wardrobe look like?
  • 8.30pm – 8.45pm: Closing from Victoria Cronquist – SWGM Business Manager
  • 8.45pm – 9.30pm: Pop up winter boutiques, fashion sale, networking and designer auction
  • 9.30pm: Event ends

We’re so excited to bring you this festive event and hope you’re able to join us.

October 21, 2021

We’re having a Fashion Sale!

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: October 21, 2021
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We’re delighted to announce our Winter Sale! Join us on Wednesday 3rd November between 12pm-7pm, at our Stockport office (65-81 St Petersgate, Second floor, Stockport, SK1 1DS) for a chance to shop a bargain and raise funds for a fantastic cause whilst doing so.

There will be plenty of sparkles to get you ready for the festive period, designer and high street pieces including shoes, bags and accessories – all at incredible prices! Make sure you’re following along on social media for some sneak peaks of sale – @smartworksgm – we will be sharing some of our favourite pieces in the run up!

We hope to see you all there!

October 20, 2021

Our first event since lockdown – Inspiring Tales

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Date: October 20, 2021
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In person events have resumed! We’re so happy to be back with our supporters, after a challenging year, it felt great to engage with people face to face. Our event was hosted at Bloc by Bruntwood, which was the most beautiful space.⁣
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We were joined by our panel of guest speakers, our SWGM Ambassador and MD at Social Chain Katy Leeson and Jayne Garner, Head of Intergration at Ingeus Manchester and Sarah Bateman, SWGM Trustee. We had a great discussion about economic recovery and what positive things we’ll be taking from the last 18 months. It was insightful and inspiring to listen to them and sparked great conversation with our supporters.⁣
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We ended the night with some guilt-free shopping, networking and a glass of fizz. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support, we look forward to seeing you at the next one! ⁣

October 6, 2021

Join our Volunteer Team

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: October 6, 2021
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Smart Works is powered by a community of skilled volunteers who use their time, talents and kindness to help our clients. We’re looking for a number of volunteers to join our team here in Stockport.
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We’re looking for:⁣
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– Volunteer Stylists⁣
– Volunteer Interview Coaches⁣
– Volunteer Wardrobe Assistants⁣
– Volunteer Admin Assistants ⁣
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If you would like to apply, please click here where you can download a volunteer form and send to greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk. ⁣
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Closing date for applications: Wednesday 20th October 2021⁣

October 1, 2021

Smart Works Greater Manchester – Charity Partner at Stockport Business Awards 2021

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: October 1, 2021
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The Stockport Business Awards is an event organised by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, with the aim of celebrating business excellence within the Stockport Borough and continue to grow the business community in the area. The annual awards dinner is held to celebrate, recognise, reward and showcase the very best that Stockport has to offer.

We were delighted to attend this years Stockport Business Awards as their Charity Partner of 2021.

After a challenging 18 months, it was great to be able to celebrate with the team and come together with so many of the fantastic businesses that Stockport has to over.

Huge thank you to everyone who donated and made the night possible!

 

September 27, 2021

Smart Works Turns 8

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: September 27, 2021
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Smart Works turns 8!

This month is our eighth anniversary, and we have a lot to celebrate.

From our first centre in Islington in 2013, to opening 8 centres across the UK in the last 8 years we’re proud to have helped 20,000 women on their journey into employment.

Our mission has always been to help any woman who needs our support find her way to a Smart Works centre and the last 12 months has shown that our service is needed now more than ever before.

We couldn’t do this without our amazing community, from supporters, staff, and volunteers, everyone has worked tirelessly to help us reach more women across the UK. Without their continued support and passion for our service, we could not be celebrating this achievement.

As we celebrate 8 years, 8 centres and 20,000 women helped we’re looking forward to celebrating more birthdays, centres opened, and women’s lives changed. 🥂

 

September 16, 2021

Inspiring Tales – Our first event post lockdown

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