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Lifeshare, Manchester’s oldest charity supporting people experiencing homelessness across Greater Manchester, is spreading festive cheer in a new way this Christmas.
The charity has launched a limited-edition Lifeshare Christmas Apron, designed by Anthony, a former Lifeshare service user.
Every penny of profit from the apron goes directly to helping people facing homelessness, food and fuel poverty, and isolation across the city.
More than just a festive gift
Priced at £25, the apron is more than just a festive gift; it’s a way to stand with the people Lifeshare supports all year round. Buying one helps fund frontline support for rough sleepers, people in food or fuel poverty, and anyone who needs a warm space, a hot meal, or simply a friendly face over the festive period.
Lifeshare at Christmas
Lifeshare runs Manchester’s only 10-day volunteer-led Christmas support service, where volunteers give up their own celebrations to bring warmth, dignity, and community to people who would otherwise be alone. Last year, the team served more than 3,000 meals, and with rising need throughout 2025, they expect that number to climb by over one thousand this Christmas.
Chairman of Trustees at Lifeshare
Matthew Johnson, chairman of Trustees at Lifeshare, said: “Over Christmas our services are used by an astonishing number of people. Those needing support, compassion, food, warmth and clothing all come to us and will experience a Christmas as close as we can get to being with family.
“Anthony, who faced his own struggles and used our service regularly in the past, has designed this apron with love and care. Now, making a positive path for himself, he wanted to support us in fundraising and remind people what Christmas is really about.”
Donating the cost of a meal makes a direct and immediate difference
With the cost of living still biting hard, more people are turning to Lifeshare every week. A single Christmas meal, including hot food, clothing, showers, and support, costs £11.50 this year.
“Please help us to provide some needed respite this winter”
For those who can spare it, donating the cost of a meal makes a direct and immediate difference to someone in need.
Matthew added, “I want to say thanks a big thanks to our amazing volunteers and corporate supporters, without whom we wouldn’t survive.
“A special thank you to LRG, Trowers and Hamlins, Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre, Atkins Realis, and VINCI Building for donning silly hats and aprons for the picture.
“The serious side was front and centre with homeless people sleeping in tents just metres away. Please help us to provide some needed respite this winter.”
The Lifeshare Christmas Apron is a small way to give back and a simple gesture that carries real meaning. Whether it ends up in your kitchen or wrapped under the tree for the Christmas Day chef, it’s a gift that helps keep Manchester’s most vulnerable fed, warm, and welcomed this Christmas.
Get your apron and support the cause
All profits support Lifeshare’s work and are available for purchase here.
If you’d like to volunteer for Lifeshare this Christmas and into 2026, register here.
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