Homes and property Help if you're homeless at Christmas

AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust)

Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25.

  • Address: The Proud Place, 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB
  • Phone number: 0161 228 3308
  • Opening times:
    • Monday to Friday 10am to 4.30pm
    • Closed 25 and 26 December, 1 January 2026

Beacon (Barnabus)

Supports people experiencing homelessness.

  • Address: 45 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY
  • Phone number: 0161 237 3223
  • Opening times:
    • Street homeless breakfast Monday to Thursday 7.30am 8.30am
    • Morning support session 9.15am to 12pm (street homeless only)
    • Closed 22 to 26 December
    • Open 1 January 2026 for extended breakfast 7.30am to 10am

Boaz Trust

Accommodation and support for people facing homelessness after claiming asylum - referral for clients via website.

  • Phone number: 0161 202 1056
  • Email: info@boaztrust.org.uk
  • Opening times: The Boaz Trust office will be closed between 25 December and 1 January 2026 (reopens 2 January 2026)

Booth Centre

Activities programme, community cafe, inclusive volunteering, community hub advice and support, Wi-Fi, computer access.

  • Address: Pimblett Street, Manchester, M3 1FU
  • Phone number: 0161 835 2499
  • Opening times:
    • Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (breakfast cafe from 8.30am and lunch service from 12pm)
    • Open 24 December 8.30am to 2pm, 25 December 10am to 1pm, 29 December 8.30am to 3.30pm, 30 December 8.30am to 3.30pm, 31 December 8.30am to 2pm
    • Closed 26 to 28 December, 1 to 2 January 2026

Centrepoint

Homelessness support for ages 18 to 25.

  • Address: 52 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
  • Phone number: 0161 228 7654 / Helpline: 0808 800 0661
  • Opening times:
    • Phone line from 9am to 4.30pm
    • Drop-in support Monday to Friday 1.30pm to 4.30pm
    • Closed 25 to 26 December, 1 January 2026

Change Grow Live (CGL)

Drug and alcohol services.

  • Address: 43a Carnarvon Street, Manchester, M3 1EZ. Phone number: 0161 214 0770. Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 7pm.
  • Address: Bradnor Point, Bradnor Road, Sharston, M22 4TF. Phone number: 0161 945 8772. Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, Thurs and Friday 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 9am to 7pm.
  • Address: The Old School House, Clayton Street, Clayton, M11 4HA. Phone number: 0161 214 0770. Opening times Monday 9am to 7pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm
  • Address: Zion Community Centre 339, Stretford Road, Hulme, M15 4ZY. Phone number: 0161 226 5526. Opening times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 7pm.
  • Opening times (all centres):
    • Closing at 3.30pm on 24 December and 31 December
    • Closed weekends. Closed bank holidays (25 to 26 December, 1 January 2026)
  • Email: Admin.Manchester@cgl.org.uk

Coffee4Craig

Food, showers, medical / crisis support.

  • Address: The Meanwhile, Unit 5, 153 Great Ducie Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M3 1FB
  • Opening times:
    • Closed 22 December to 27 December
    • Re-open 28 December
    • Open 2pm to 7pm on 1 January 2026

Cornerstone

Activities and support from visiting agencies.

  • Address: 104 Denmark Rd, Hulme, M15 6EL
  • Phone number: 0161 232 8888
  • Opening times:
    • Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm. 9.30am to 12pm for people accessing support. Showers available until 1.30pm.
    • Lunch on Wednesdays 12pm to 1.30pm
    • Open 25 December 9am to 1pm for breakfast and Christmas dinner
    • Closed 26 December and 1 January 2026

Eclypse (CGL)

Drug and Alcohol services for people under 19 and families.

  • Address: Phoenix Mill, 20 Piercy Street, Manchester, M4 7HY
  • Phone number: 0161 839 2054
  • Opening times:
    • Closed weekends
    • Closing at 3.30pm 24 December and 31 December
    • Closed 25 December, 26 December and 1 January 2026

Justlife

Provides intensive person-centred floating support to people living in unsupported temporary accommodation.

  • Address: 1479-1489 Ashton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1HH
  • Phone number: 0161 285 5888
  • Email: support@justlife.org.uk
  • Opening times: Closed 22 December to 2 January 2026

Lifeshare

Supports homeless and vulnerable people.

  • Address: First floor, 36-38 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3WA
  • Phone number: 07832 166085
  • Emergency support: 0161 234 5001
  • Opening times: Closed 24 December to 6 January 2026

Lifeshare Christmas Project

Hot food, breakfast, tea and dinner, clean clothes, toiletries, music and quiz, medical care and advice.

  • Address: Mosaic, 2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
  • Opening times:
    • 20 to 22 December 7am to 9am (breakfast only)
    • 22 to 26 December 7am to 7pm
    • 27 to 28 December 7am to 9am (breakfast only)

Manchester City Council – Homelessness Services

Supports people experiencing homelessness.

  • Address: Mount Street, M60 2LA
  • Out of hours: Phone number: 0161 234 5001

Housing Solutions Service

  • Phone number: 0161 234 4692
  • Opening times: 9am to 4.30pm. Closed bank holidays (25 to 26 December, 1 January 2026)
  • You can now make a homeless application at any time through our Customer Portal

Rough Sleeping Support Service

  • Phone number: 0161 234 5339
  • Email: rsss@manchester.gov.uk
  • Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 8.30pm. Closed bank holidays (25 to 26 December, 1 January 2026)

MASH

Offering advice and support to women in sex work.

  • Address: Fairfield Street, Manchester, M1 2WR
  • Phone number: 0800 183 0499
  • Opening times:
    • Fairfield Street: Monday to Thursday 3pm to 6pm, Friday 12.30 to 3.30pm
    • Outreach: Monday to Thursday 8pm to midnight
    • Closing at 4pm 24 December
    • Closed 25 December to 26 December
    • Night outreach will operate from 27 December to 31 December
    • Closed 1 January 2026
    • Reopen 5 January 2026

Mustard Tree

Community shop, food club, and training opportunities for those experiencing poverty.

  • Address: 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, M4 6AG (main entrance is on Bengal Street)
  • Phone number: 0161 228 7331
  • Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 2pm.
  • Closed 25 December to 28 December and 1 January 2026

Our Room

Arts and support charity for male, trans, and non-binary people who sex work.

  • Address: Raven House, 113 Fairfield Street, Manchester, M12 6EL
  • Phone number: 0161 834 1827
  • Opening times:
    • In person support and advocacy – Tuesday 10am to 4pm, Wednesday 12-6pm, Thursday 10am to 4pm
    • Creative groups - Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm, Thursdays 2pm to 4pm
    • Phone support – Fridays 10am to 1pm
    • Closed 24 to 26 December and 1 January 2026

Reach Out to the Community

Outreach around South Manchester, and support where required for people sleeping rough.

  • Address: 488 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, M21 9AS
  • Opening times:
    • Open 24 December 9am to 2pm
    • Closed 25 to 28 December and 1 January 2026
  • Email: reachoutcommunity@yahoo.com

Shelter

Advice and Legal Services

  • Address: Unit 3, Great Northern Tower, 5 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE
  • Phone number: 03445 151774 (phone line open 9am to 4pm)
  • Opening times: Closed 25 December, 28 December, and 1 January 2026

Urban Village Medical Practice

Medical support for people experiencing homelessness.

  • Address: Old Mill Street, Manchester, M4 6EE
  • Opening times:
    • Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
    • Closed 25 and 26 December, 1 January 2026
  • For appointments: visit reception, call 0161 272 565
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