Rucksack Project
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2026-02-28 16:00 (Europe/London)
The idea of this project is really simple; we aim to provide essential items for as many homeless or housing vulnerable people as possible during the winter months.

And it is YOUR donations that help us make this a possibility and have a huge positive impact in instant and helpful ways.

You can find a list of everything we need below. Will you pack a bag to change a life?

We also have a dedicated JustGiving page if you would like to make a financial contribution to The Rucksack Project.

Rucksack contents

Rucksack

Sleeping bag

Roll mat

Torch

Flask

Hat

Gloves

Wet wipes

Boxers

Socks

Urgent Items

We are currently in need of

Men’s Joggers

Jeans

Coats

T-shirts (sizes M/L)

Trainers (sizes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)How to donate

You can drop your donations off at The Wellspring, Harvey Street, Stockport, SK1 1YD or by one of the following options:

Drop your donations off with our friends at Big Yellow Storage. You can find them here (link)Use the Click and Collect service at Decathlon or Go Outdoors and we will collect them for you (please call us on 0161 477 6344 to let us know when you have placed your order)

Download our wishlist posterYou can spread the word about this event in your workplace or local community too!Simply download and print this Rucksack Project Wish List poster

Find more information on the Rucksack campaign

The Sleepout 2025
2025-10-04 20:00 - 2025-10-05 08:00
Spend a night under the Stockport sky to raise money and awareness for people without homes.It’s a unique event that allows you to get involved in the most active way.

Spending just one night outside can’t replicate being homeless, but it can put into perspective how difficult life without a home can be.

Anybody aged 14+ is welcome to register for this event. For those under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult. One adult can be responsible for a maximum of two children.

Please ensure that you register with us so we can plan for numbers and logistics.The Sleepout LogisticsOnce you register you will receive an email with more instructions on what you can expect and the types of items to bring. In the meantime, you may want to take a look through our Sleepout Essentials below:

What time does the event start and finish?
Start: TBCFinish: TBC

Where are we meeting?
Registration will take place at The Wellspring, Harvey Street, Stockport SK1 1YD at 6.30pm.

Where will I be sleeping?
St Mary’s church grounds – grass area

What do I need to bring with me on my sleep out?

Shelter to sleep in and keep you dry – pop-up tent, large carboard box etc.

Something to sleep on, a roll mat, blow up mattress, pillows

Sleeping bag, quilt, warm blankets or even a fleece blanket.

Warm clothing- layering is key

Hat, scarf & gloves

Thermals

Lighting

Mobile phones – ensure this is fully charged

Flask – we will fill this up for you at registration, but refills will not be available.

Bottled water

Prescribed medication (only bring what you need for the sleepout) as you are personally responsible for them.

Snacks if you need them

What will be provided?

Access to toilet facilities

Initial flask fill

An evening of tasks, insight & fun!

Register for our next Sleepout here. And set up your JustGiving page here!

The Wellspring Factor 2026
2026-02-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Stockport Grammar School, Buxton Road,, Stockport, SK2 7AF
Sold out

A Quiz Like No Other!

Gather your dream team of 6, put your brains to the test and join us for an unforgettable night of fun, trivia and friendly competition!

Hosted by celebrity quiz presenter Gordon Burns.

What’s Included?

A glass of wine per person

A sharing platter on each table

Free parking within the school grounds

To purchase on the night…

Raffle tickets for the prize draw

Drinks bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks

With all proceeds helping to build lives beyond homelessness.

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
Join Team Wellspring at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Wellspring has a limited number of charity places available for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2026 (10K)!

This is your chance to be part of The Wellspring Runners — taking on Manchester’s biggest running event while making a real difference in our community.

By joining our team, you’ll not only boost your own health and wellbeing, but also help raise vital funds to support people across Stockport who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home.

All we ask is that each runner commits to raising funds for The Wellspring, so we can continue to be there for those who need us most.

Places are limited and filling fast — so if you’d like to join Team Wellspring, please get in touch today to reserve your spot!

2026 Golf Challenge
2026-08-21 09:30 - 14:30 | Heaton Moor Golf Club, Heaton Moor Golf Club, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 3NX, United Kingdom
An 18-hole tournament for teams of 4

Morning Shotgun: 9.30am- 2.30pm

Lunch: 2.30pm

Where: Heaton Moor Golf Club

Entry Fees: £300 per team of 4 players.

Team Prizes: TBC

Harvest
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2026-10-31 16:00
Our Harvest Festival campaign is primarily supported by schools and churches who collect ingredients to donate to The Wellspring.This is especially important as we see more people through our doors than ever before, and as we serve two meals a day and a takeaway snack pack, we need many ingredients to sustain this.If you’re part of a school, church or even an office and you want to get involved in our Harvest Festival collections, you can fill in our Harvest pick up form here and if you have any questions please contact janet@thewellspring.co.uk or call us on 0161 477 6344.It makes us so happy to share the details of how our supporters do the incredible things they do. So, feel free to connect with our social media accounts so we can tell your story to our community!

You can also support our Harvest Festival campaign by making a financial contribution here.

Find more information on the Harvest campaign

The Wellspring Sleepout 2026
2026-10-10 18:30 - 2026-10-11 06:00

Christmas Dinner Appeal
2026-11-01 08:00 - 2027-01-04 17:00
Our Christmas Dinner Appeal campaign is where we ask our incredible supporters to do something amazing and donate to help us provide dinner and a gift on Christmas Day to someone that simply wouldn’t have it otherwise.

Anything you can afford to give now will carry a legacy beyond Christmas Day and well into the following year. It provides us with the foundation to keep going, to keep helping, to build more futures beyond homelessness than ever.

Will you sponsor a Christmas Dinner and gift for just £5?

Find more information on the Christmas Dinner Appeal campaign
