Line-up revealed for our 2025 Gala Dinner - secure your seat now!
Promotional banner: pink background with yellow cocktail glass (right hand side). Words: ‘An Evening to End Homelessness. 27 March ‘25 At New Century’. Includes charity logo.
350 guests from the North West’s business community will gather next month for our annual gala dinner, raising much-needed funds to combat homelessness in Greater Manchester. The money you raise will go towards our flagship scheme, the pioneering A Bed Every Night.
A Bed Every Night has helped reduce rough sleeping by 45% since it launched in 2018. It’s been the start of lifechanging journeys for countless people across the city-region, including Alex*
Alex’s Story
Alex, father to 6 children, spent more than 6 months rough sleeping in his car and sofa surfing after his relationship broke down. He had had enough. He wanted a job, stability, and a place to call home where he could welcome his family through the door.
After moving into A Bed Every Night, Alex’s story changed. Through 1:1 coaching, he was supported to build the foundational digital and technology skills he needed to help find anything from a job to a potential home. He had access to a laptop, help navigating the housing support systems, and was able to clear a previous debt with a landlord.
By December, not only had Alex secured full time work, but he also found a home and was able to move in just days before Christmas.
This would not have been possible without the support of A Bed Every Night.
*Name changed to protect anonymity.
Help us tell more stories like that of Alex and his family. Join us for what promises to be a great night:
Andy Burnham will be joined by broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake for a discussion about the importance of prevention work and the impact of the charity’s pioneering scheme, A Bed Every Night
Matty White is our host for the evening, taking charge of the night’s festivities
Professional doodler Dave Draws will create a piece of original art as the evening unfolds which will be entered into a live auction, with exclusive limited edition prints also available
Poet and global advocate, The Blind Poet - David Steele, will perform an original bespoke poem
There are amazing prizes to be won in our raffle, including goodies donated by SJM Concerts, Engine Number 4, Jodrell Bank and more
Dance the night away with music and DJ sets from top local talents including Manchester DJs, Anna Katherine Lynch, and a special guest to be announced
Image grid description (top left to bottom right): Nihal Arthanayake, Matty White, Dave Draws, The Blind Poet, Anna Lynch, Andy Burnham
Chair of Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, Tim Heatley, said:
“Our gala dinner is about celebrating the charity’s successes and this year, we’re making the event bigger and better by uniting the best of Manchester’s businesses under one roof. It’s an unmissable evening for networking with industry leaders and a fantastic opportunity to join the growing number of organisations that are collaborating to help end homelessness”
With more information soon to be announced, now is the time to secure your seat! Tables start from £810 (6 per table) and are available now – but be quick, tickets are selling fast! For more information contact GMMCGala@gmmayorscharity.org.uk or via our events page here.
Thank you to our sponsors and event partners. Get in touch today to secure one of the remaining sponsorship packages!