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: September 22, 2022
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In a special collaboration with John Lewis Trafford Centre, join us for an interactive session in the John Lewis styling lounge (there will be 4 sessions running throughout the day) to hear how to take pieces from one season to the next and how mixing pre-loved and vintage has never been more in fashion. With styling tips from John Lewis and Smart Works Stylists, with a focus on sustainability and circular fashion and how Smart Works uses fashion as a force for good, as well as hair/beauty advice. ⁣ ⁣

Date: Friday 30th September ⁣

Session times Available: 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm⁣ ⁣

Ticket price is £10 [pp], you’ll be treated to a glass of prosecco on arrival, a John Lewis goodie bag and entry into a raffle – a perfect way to support Smart Works Greater Manchester – buy here

Location – John Lewis & Partners, (JL Styling Studio) The Trafford Centre, Peel Ave, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8JL⁣ ⁣

All ticket proceeds will go directly to our frontline services here at Smart Works Greater Manchester ⁣

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: September 15, 2022
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Mark your calendars – the Smart Works Greater Manchester sale is here! ⁣It’s time to refresh that Autumn wardrobe (sustainably of course!) and grab yourself a bargain, all in the name of supporting women.⁣
Date: ‪Saturday 15th October 2022‬⁣
Venue: Smart Works Greater Manchester Centre, ‪65-81 St Petersgate, Stockport, SK1 1DS‬⁣
Time: ‪9am-3pm (early bird tickets apply until 11:10am, free entry from 11:20am)‬⁣
Early bird sessions: 10:10-11:10 £5 – available to buy here
(‪9am-10am SOLD OUT)
What to expect: A huge range of Autumn/Winter pieces to shop, including sparkly tops/dresses for those upcoming Christmas parties, and cosy knitwear for the colder months! Lots of brand-new pieces as well as pre-loved, not to mention our coveted designer rail, with massive price drops (up to 70% off)
All proceeds go to directly to our frontline service delivery, supporting unemployed women across Greater Manchester to “get the clothes, get the confidence, get the job”. Thank you so much for your support.⁣
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: September 1, 2022
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And just like that…goodbye August and Hello September! This past month we have supported 44 women ahead of their job interviews and 18 women who have returned after getting the job! We’ve supported our clients through in-person and virtual appointments, with parcels going out all over Greater Manchester and virtual coaching, as well as welcoming clients to our Stockport centre.

We can’t wait to hear how all of our clients got on in their interviews and we’re looking forward to the next part of the year, with some exciting events coming up as well (keep your eyes peeled!)

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: August 3, 2022
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Host a clothes swap this Second-hand September and take part in our brand new fundraiser – Swap for Smart Works.⁣⁣
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Gather your friends, family and community, swap your pre-loved clothes and play your part in empowering women to achieve job success. It’s the perfect opportunity to renew your wardrobe, champion sustainability and raise money to help unemployed women transform their lives.⁣⁣
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Find out more and get involved by clicking here
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: July 29, 2022
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We’re looking for new Volunteer Stylists to join our team!⁣
If you’re passionate about supporting women, love fashion and want to help others, then this just might be the role for you. Our volunteers make a huge impact on our clients and the hour they spend with them can be transformative. It’s all about listening to them, their wants and needs, then working together to find something they feel their most confident selves in.⁣
If you would like to apply, please click here and head to ‘Become a volunteer’ where you can download a volunteer form and send to greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: June 24, 2022
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We’re Charity Partner at NFW! image
Using fashion as a force for good, we’re thrilled to be Charity Partner for Northern Fashion Week this year. NFW will run 7-9 July at Manchester Central, Petersfield and tickets can be purchased via their website.
You can find us at stand F21 & F22, do come over and say hi if you’re there! We’ll be looking forward to speaking with you alongside meeting retailers who are interested in supporting Smart Works and working with us in a truly circular and sustainable way.
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: June 24, 2022
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£11,000 Raised at our Summer Fashion Sale image
Thanks to our wonderful shoppers, we have raised over £11,000 of vital funds which is absolutely incredible!
Every penny raised goes directly to our frontline services, helping us support more women into employment. The money raised at this sale is enough to fund our service for a entire month, which is amazing and shows what a real impact all those sale purchases have.
We hope you enjoyed the day and managed to grab yourself a bargain! Head to our Instagram (@smartworksgm) to see some of the fabulous pictures Sara & Courtney from Saz Media captured – thank you so much!
Thank you to everyone who made the sale possible, our volunteers & staff team who prepped, priced and kept things going throughout the day and of course to our shoppers who helped us reach this total – you are amazing!
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: May 27, 2022
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Spring clean for Smart Works 👗
With the bank holiday just round the corner and the sun⁣ slowly starting to make an appearance you might be⁣ thinking about your annual wardrobe spring clean.⁣
We’re here to remind you that you can donate the clothes from your spring clean to Smart Works.⁣
With more women than ever before needing to use our⁣ service it’s important we keep our wardrobe stocked with beautiful, high quality, work appropriate clothing.⁣
If you’ve got a spring clean donation head to our website to find out how you can get it to us. Don’t worry if you’re not near a centre you can still send it via the post. We’re looking forward to seeing all your beautiful⁣ donations!⁣
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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: May 19, 2022
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We’re looking for Wardrobe and Admin Volunteers! Are you passionate about helping women? Are you interesting in fashion? Why not volunteer with us!

Administration volunteers help in the office by answering phones, greeting clients, inputting data, filing and helping with other office duties. You need excellent customer service skills and general office skills. The minimum commitment is one day per week.

Wardrobe volunteers keep the whole system running smoothly by sorting, steaming and hanging our stock and making sure clothes are immaculately presented. You need to be highly organised, love clothes and have lots of energy. The minimum commitment is one day per week.

Head to ‘Become a Volunteer’ to fill out the application form and apply.

 

 

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Location: Greater Manchester
Date: May 5, 2022
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We’re so excited to bring you our Summer Fashion Sale! Join us on Saturday 18th June at our Stockport centre to shop a guilt-free bargain, we have LOTS of amazing pieces (including brand new with tags and pre-loved clothing)👗👜
Free entry from 10am-3:30pm. Want a first look? You can purchase an early bird ticket making sure you’re the first to shop all of our fabulous sale pieces 👜 (tickets are £5 for early bird session, 9am-10am). Click here to buy your early bird ticket.
🌟 Shop sustainably ⁣
🌟 Support an amazing cause⁣
🌟 Shop designer and brand new pieces at a fraction of the price⁣
Make sure you’re following along on our social channels (@smartworksgm) to see behind the scenes, including a sneak peek of what will be on sale. ⁣
All proceeds go to directly to our frontline service delivery, supporting unemployed women across Greater Manchester to “get the clothes, get the confidence, get the job”. Thank you so much for your support.⁣