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Publishing our solidarity with asylum seekers
We have just published a joint statement of solidarity with people in asylum hotels from voluntary and community organisations in Greater Manchester. We want to send a clear message that people seeking asylum are welcome here, despite the hostility people are feeling, from both the Home Office and the far right.

'WE ARE' MANCHESTER SETTLEMENT BOOKLET LAUNCH

We are delighted to share with you our all new We are Manchester Settlement booklet. This is the culmination of a project undertaken by Rosie Humpage, an intern from Manchester University. Rosie spent 8 weeks with us interviewing as many service users & staff members as possible to help create a document that puts into words the feeling of being part of our amazing charity.
We would like to thank Rosie for all her hard work & we hope you enjoy reading!
Download here

welcome to Manchester Settlement
Manchester Settlement is a charity that is rooted in the urban communities of Manchester. The charity has existed in varying forms for upwards of 120 years delivering an ever-changing palette of services to meet the developing needs of individuals, families and communities.
We are proud of the breadth of activity that we have been able to offer and of the flexibility and desire that we have to move into new areas of activity that will benefit our community.
We are delighted to have been recognised as committed to the Disability Confident Employers Scheme
A warm welcome
We pride ourselves on providing a warm welcome, you will be greeted by our super friendly reception team who are always ready to help. Our bustling reception will have children & families from our nursery, members of the community heading to the one of the services we offer & staff going about their day. This provides a happy & vibrant atmosphere that we hope you feel as soon as you enter the building.
Whats on
Please see below a guide to what we have available, please note this can be subject to change so please follow us on our social pages for more updates or contact reception team on 0161 974 1300 or e mail info@manchestersettlement.org.uk
Please also browse our website for more information about all our services.

The Lounge

Click an activity in the calendar below and complete the enquiry form, or please call 0161 974 1300.
What's on
28th Jul
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Well being workshop 11-1pm 5 ways 2 wellbeing: see info below
- Well being workshop 11-1pm 5 ways 2 wellbeing: see info below
- 11:00
- 5 ways 2 wellbeing: learn how to apply the 5W2WB to your life. Call 0161 974 1300 for details. BMS WELLBEING (understanding you)
- See more
- Close
29th Jul
-
Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- 09:30
Community Drop In. New Warm hub
9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
‘Come and use our heating not yours! Free breakfast and warmwelcome! All Welcome, just turn up.’
- See more
- Close
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Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
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Family Lego and Craft Session 10-11:30am 4-11yr olds
- Family Lego and Craft Session 10-11:30am 4-11yr olds
- 10:00
- 4-11yr olds. First come first served
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30th Jul
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Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- 10:00
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
A helping hand with form filling. We will assess your need and find the best help for you. Just turn up.
Sorry, we can’t help with PIP forms, or DLA.’
- See more
- Close
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Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
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Wellbeing Wednesdays: Cookery Session
- Wellbeing Wednesdays: Cookery Session
- 10:00
- Come along and enjoy some fun in the kitchen — tasty treats and great company guaranteed! Adult only
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- Close
31st Jul
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Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
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Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- 10:30
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays10.30-12.30 Manchester Mind peer support groups offer a safe place to share,understand and give mutual support to people living in Manchester who are struggling with their mental health.For more information on how to attend, please see the link below or ask at our reception. https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/peer-support/
- See more
- Close
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Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- 14:00
Our new Online Citizens Advice time slot will be on Thursdays at 2-4:30pm.The meetings take place on a computer in a private room on the top floor. You don’t need to book, you just need to turn up and sometimes wait in a queue. The community team set up the call, so service users don't need to worry about struggling with the technology.
- See more
- Close
-
Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- 14:00
Be Well – This social prescribing service. They are holding a drop-in hourbetween 2-3pm for anyone who needs help. They can help with a broad range oftopics, e.g. work, health and money worries.
- See more
- Close
-
Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- 14:00
Penny Plan –This is a money management and wellbeing service. Penny Plan know that being indebt can have a huge impact on your mental health. Joe from Penny Plan will bewith us every other Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. He is also happy to makeappointments with people who want to meet at other times. Please see thecommunity team for more info.
- See more
- Close
-
Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- 14:00
- Please register on our website and you will be added to the waiting list.
Roundhouse Pantry - Registration Form (office.com) - See more
- Close
-
Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- 14:30
Feeling stuck? Got worries about housing or benefits or anything? Drop in to our info and advice session. No appointment necessary. Service provided by ACCG. Wehave a lovely lady called Nigar who will see people face to face to giveinformation and advice. She attends every other week. No appointment necessary,but again, there might be a short wait.
- See more
- Close
1st Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- 16:00
- Join us every Friday for local games, dancing and music and drums. Come and celebrate African culture and community with us
- See more
- Close
2nd Aug
3rd Aug
4th Aug
5th Aug
-
Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- 09:30
Community Drop In. New Warm hub
9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
‘Come and use our heating not yours! Free breakfast and warmwelcome! All Welcome, just turn up.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
6th Aug
-
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- 10:00
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
A helping hand with form filling. We will assess your need and find the best help for you. Just turn up.
Sorry, we can’t help with PIP forms, or DLA.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
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Wellbeing Wednesdays: Halle Singing Workshop (Adult only)
- Wellbeing Wednesdays: Halle Singing Workshop (Adult only)
- 10:00
- Drop-in, no need to book
- See more
- Close
7th Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- 10:30
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays10.30-12.30 Manchester Mind peer support groups offer a safe place to share,understand and give mutual support to people living in Manchester who are struggling with their mental health.For more information on how to attend, please see the link below or ask at our reception. https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/peer-support/
- See more
- Close
-
Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- 14:00
Our new Online Citizens Advice time slot will be on Thursdays at 2-4:30pm.The meetings take place on a computer in a private room on the top floor. You don’t need to book, you just need to turn up and sometimes wait in a queue. The community team set up the call, so service users don't need to worry about struggling with the technology.
- See more
- Close
-
Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- 14:00
Be Well – This social prescribing service. They are holding a drop-in hourbetween 2-3pm for anyone who needs help. They can help with a broad range oftopics, e.g. work, health and money worries.
- See more
- Close
-
Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- 14:00
- Please register on our website and you will be added to the waiting list.
Roundhouse Pantry - Registration Form (office.com) - See more
- Close
8th Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- 16:00
- Join us every Friday for local games, dancing and music and drums. Come and celebrate African culture and community with us
- See more
- Close
9th Aug
10th Aug
11th Aug
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Well being workshop 11-1 Break the habit:smoking: see info below
- Well being workshop 11-1 Break the habit:smoking: see info below
- 11:00
- Break the habit:smoking: understand various ways to help you quit. Call 0161 974 1300 for details. BMS WELLBEING (understanding you)
- See more
- Close
12th Aug
-
Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- 09:30
Community Drop In. New Warm hub
9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
‘Come and use our heating not yours! Free breakfast and warmwelcome! All Welcome, just turn up.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
13th Aug
-
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- 10:00
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
A helping hand with form filling. We will assess your need and find the best help for you. Just turn up.
Sorry, we can’t help with PIP forms, or DLA.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
LifeSkills Open (interview skills) 10-11:30am
- LifeSkills Open (interview skills) 10-11:30am
- 10:00
- Join us for a free interview skills session at Manchester Settlement. Contact rebecca.buckley@family-action.org.uk to book your free place.
- See more
- Close
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Wellbeing Wednesdays: Summer Picnic in the garden
- Wellbeing Wednesdays: Summer Picnic in the garden
- 10:00
- Fingers crossed for sunshine! If it rains, we’ll bring the fun indoors with a Summer Quiz & Bingo. Adult only
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- Close
14th Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- 10:30
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays10.30-12.30 Manchester Mind peer support groups offer a safe place to share,understand and give mutual support to people living in Manchester who are struggling with their mental health.For more information on how to attend, please see the link below or ask at our reception. https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/peer-support/
- See more
- Close
-
Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- 14:00
Our new Online Citizens Advice time slot will be on Thursdays at 2-4:30pm.The meetings take place on a computer in a private room on the top floor. You don’t need to book, you just need to turn up and sometimes wait in a queue. The community team set up the call, so service users don't need to worry about struggling with the technology.
- See more
- Close
-
Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- 14:00
Be Well – This social prescribing service. They are holding a drop-in hourbetween 2-3pm for anyone who needs help. They can help with a broad range oftopics, e.g. work, health and money worries.
- See more
- Close
-
Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- 14:00
Penny Plan –This is a money management and wellbeing service. Penny Plan know that being indebt can have a huge impact on your mental health. Joe from Penny Plan will bewith us every other Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. He is also happy to makeappointments with people who want to meet at other times. Please see thecommunity team for more info.
- See more
- Close
-
Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- 14:00
- Please register on our website and you will be added to the waiting list.
Roundhouse Pantry - Registration Form (office.com) - See more
- Close
-
Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- 14:30
Feeling stuck? Got worries about housing or benefits or anything? Drop in to our info and advice session. No appointment necessary. Service provided by ACCG. Wehave a lovely lady called Nigar who will see people face to face to giveinformation and advice. She attends every other week. No appointment necessary,but again, there might be a short wait.
- See more
- Close
15th Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- 16:00
- Join us every Friday for local games, dancing and music and drums. Come and celebrate African culture and community with us
- See more
- Close
16th Aug
17th Aug
18th Aug
19th Aug
-
Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- 09:30
Community Drop In. New Warm hub
9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
‘Come and use our heating not yours! Free breakfast and warmwelcome! All Welcome, just turn up.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
20th Aug
-
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- 10:00
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
A helping hand with form filling. We will assess your need and find the best help for you. Just turn up.
Sorry, we can’t help with PIP forms, or DLA.’
- See more
- Close
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Wellbeing Wednesdays: Nails & Hand Massage
- Wellbeing Wednesdays: Nails & Hand Massage
- 10:00
- A calming, pampering session to unwind and take a breather.Adult only
- See more
- Close
21st Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
SEND Stay and Play (pre-school children) 10-11:30am
- SEND Stay and Play (pre-school children) 10-11:30am
- 10:00
- (pre-school children) 10-11:30am First come first served This is held at St Clement's children's centre
- See more
- Close
-
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- 10:30
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays10.30-12.30 Manchester Mind peer support groups offer a safe place to share,understand and give mutual support to people living in Manchester who are struggling with their mental health.For more information on how to attend, please see the link below or ask at our reception. https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/peer-support/
- See more
- Close
-
Stay and Play for all (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm
- Stay and Play for all (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm
- 13:00
- (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm. First come first served.
- See more
- Close
-
Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- 14:00
Our new Online Citizens Advice time slot will be on Thursdays at 2-4:30pm.The meetings take place on a computer in a private room on the top floor. You don’t need to book, you just need to turn up and sometimes wait in a queue. The community team set up the call, so service users don't need to worry about struggling with the technology.
- See more
- Close
-
Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- 14:00
Be Well – This social prescribing service. They are holding a drop-in hourbetween 2-3pm for anyone who needs help. They can help with a broad range oftopics, e.g. work, health and money worries.
- See more
- Close
-
Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- 14:00
- Please register on our website and you will be added to the waiting list.
Roundhouse Pantry - Registration Form (office.com) - See more
- Close
22nd Aug
-
Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- Summer club 7-11 yrs old 10-2pm See below for details
- 10:00
- Please register at Manchester Settlement Youth Registration Form 2025
Children on free school meals take priority. - See more
- Close
-
Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- 16:00
- Join us every Friday for local games, dancing and music and drums. Come and celebrate African culture and community with us
- See more
- Close
23rd Aug
24th Aug
25th Aug
26th Aug
-
Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- Community Drop In 9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
- 09:30
Community Drop In. New Warm hub
9.30-11.30 with free breakfast.
‘Come and use our heating not yours! Free breakfast and warmwelcome! All Welcome, just turn up.’
- See more
- Close
27th Aug
-
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
- 10:00
Help with Form Filling 10-1 Wednesdays
A helping hand with form filling. We will assess your need and find the best help for you. Just turn up.
Sorry, we can’t help with PIP forms, or DLA.’
- See more
- Close
-
Wellbeing Wednesdays: Drumming Workshop with Drum Therapy Collective
- Wellbeing Wednesdays: Drumming Workshop with Drum Therapy Collective
- 10:00
- It might be bit noisy, but hopefully in the best way! Adult only
- See more
- Close
28th Aug
-
SEND Stay and Play (pre-school children) 10-11:30am
- SEND Stay and Play (pre-school children) 10-11:30am
- 10:00
- (pre-school children) 10-11:30am First come first served This is held at St Clement's children's centre
- See more
- Close
-
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays 10.30-12.30; See info Below.
- 10:30
Manchester Mind Peer Support Thursdays10.30-12.30 Manchester Mind peer support groups offer a safe place to share,understand and give mutual support to people living in Manchester who are struggling with their mental health.For more information on how to attend, please see the link below or ask at our reception. https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/peer-support-groups/peer-support/
- See more
- Close
-
Stay and Play for all (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm
- Stay and Play for all (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm
- 13:00
- (Pre-school children) 1-2:30pm. First come first served.
- See more
- Close
-
Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- Citizens Advice 2-4.30
- 14:00
Our new Online Citizens Advice time slot will be on Thursdays at 2-4:30pm.The meetings take place on a computer in a private room on the top floor. You don’t need to book, you just need to turn up and sometimes wait in a queue. The community team set up the call, so service users don't need to worry about struggling with the technology.
- See more
- Close
-
Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- Be Well – social prescribing service 2-3pm
- 14:00
Be Well – This social prescribing service. They are holding a drop-in hourbetween 2-3pm for anyone who needs help. They can help with a broad range oftopics, e.g. work, health and money worries.
- See more
- Close
-
Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- Penny Plan – A money management and wellbeing service 2-4pm
- 14:00
Penny Plan –This is a money management and wellbeing service. Penny Plan know that being indebt can have a huge impact on your mental health. Joe from Penny Plan will bewith us every other Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. He is also happy to makeappointments with people who want to meet at other times. Please see thecommunity team for more info.
- See more
- Close
-
Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- Food Pantry: Need to register: See Below.
- 14:00
- Please register on our website and you will be added to the waiting list.
Roundhouse Pantry - Registration Form (office.com) - See more
- Close
-
Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- Information and Advice Drop in 2:30-4.30pm
- 14:30
Feeling stuck? Got worries about housing or benefits or anything? Drop in to our info and advice session. No appointment necessary. Service provided by ACCG. Wehave a lovely lady called Nigar who will see people face to face to giveinformation and advice. She attends every other week. No appointment necessary,but again, there might be a short wait.
- See more
- Close
29th Aug
-
Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- Ceebegold Foundation-Africa: our way of life 4-6pm
- 16:00
- Join us every Friday for local games, dancing and music and drums. Come and celebrate African culture and community with us
- See more
- Close