MANCHESTER 80
campaign
Join the Manchester 80 and help save the river food bank
The River, is a beacon of hope in the heart of Manchester transforming the lives of those recovering from domestic abuse for over a decare. They provide safe-spaces, counselling services and a food bank providing good quality essentials for those restarting their homes. However this vital work is now at risk as the property they currently rent to run their vital services from has been put up for auction by the landlord.
To help save The River Food Bank we are asking 80 tech companies from across Manchester to come together by donating £500 each to raise the £40,000 needed to save the property, enabling The River to continue their vital work. As a Thank You we will list your logo on our website as part of the Manchester 80 campaign and announce your support across social media, so don’t forget to return and let us know you’ve donated using the form below!
Why Support The River?
Many residents of Manchester struggle to access basic needs, limiting their engagement with the digital world. This gap impacts their ability to pursue education, job opportunities, and essential services. For many individuals affected, a career in the tech industry can feel out of reach.
At MTF, we recognise that Manchester, as one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech hubs, has a collective responsibility to bridge this digital divide.
Through our Digital and Social Inclusion programme, we work in ways that directly bridge the digital divide (such as facilitating hardware donations and tech speakers in schools), and in ways that are less direct, but have a massive social impact. By ensuring that children and families aren’t going hungry, we can collectively minimise worry and hardship, leaving more room for people to think about their careers and future.
To date, our supporters have helped to donate over 500 food bank items to The River. Now, we need your support again to help this charity to continue their crucial work.
THE MANCHESTER 80
Thank you to all of the companies supporting The River food bank!
FAQ's
It’s simple! Follow the link and pledge £500 to The River’s crowdfunder. Ensure that your donation isn’t anonymous as we will need to match up your donation to confirm you are part of the Manchester 80.
Once complete, email your receipt to [email protected] along with your company logo. We will get this added to the website, line up your social media announcement and send you some social graphics for you to share!
We appreciate that not everyone who wants to donate will be a tech company! But that’s okay because we appreciate every penny that our supporters can donate!
If you would like to pledge simply follow the link above! Let us know on social media you have donated and we will show you some love!