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bridge 5 mill a sustainable venue in manchester for conferences, offices, events and exhibitions conference/meeting rooms office rental available offices tenant facilities our tenants contact us sustainability gallery about us log in bridge 5 mill manchester's sustainable venue for conferences, offices, events & exhibitions conference and meeting rooms our unique conference and meeting rooms provide distinctive, individual and functional spaces for conferences, meetings, workshops or events. we pride ourselves on our customer service and we will work with you from planning through to delivery, to ensure that your event runs smoothly. book here catering × menu buffet lunch: mini tartlets, veggie sausage rolls, a selection of sandwiches and wraps, green salad, chocolate brownies and fruit skewers. £10 per person premium sandwich selection: cheese & chutney, hummus & roast veg and sun dried tomato and olive tapenade with mozzarella on a selection of breads plus avocado and mixed bean wraps. £7.80 per person standard sandwich selection: cheese and pickle, hummus, roast vegetables and salad and free-range egg mayonnaise and cucumber sandwiches on a selection of breads plus home-made mushroom pate & rocket wraps. £6.60 per person vegan sandwich platter: vegan cheese, caramelised onion chutney and rocket, hummus, roast vegetables and salad and home-made mushroom pate with cucumber and rocket sandwiches on a selection of breads plus avocado and mixed bean wraps. £7.60 per person hot buffet: we are currently updating our hot food menus, please call us for more information we also offer a number of ‘sharing boards, for light lunches and drinks receptions, salads, breakfast pastries, fruit baskets, snacks and delicious cakes! contact us for our full menus. bringing your own food to an event we understand that small charities and campaign groups need to keep their costs down. you are welcome to hold a ‘bring and share’ event or bring your own food. in some cases we may agree to you using your own choice of caterer. we request that in line with our food policy all food consumed in the mill is vegetarian. a hot water urn, mugs, plates and cutlery can be hired at £1 per head. refreshments: tea, coffee, cordials and biscuits (fairtrade & organic) arrival only: £2.50 arrival + 1 break: £4.50 arrival + 2 breaks: £5.50 tea, coffee and cordials only. (fairtrade & organic) arrival only: £1.50 arrival + 1 break: £2.50 arrival + 2 breaks: £3.50 close testimonials × testimonials "thank you very much for having us for our quarterly away day. we really enjoyed having it at b5m - the room was huge, light and perfect for what we wanted. the catering was amazing and the little extra touches (e.g. the cordials and selection of teas) made the experience even better. we’ve had our event twice with you now, and intend to do so again in the future. thank you for all your hard work!" - alterline “the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating, which helped the event to run smoothly and gave the delegates a positive experience. the venue is ‘quirky’ and that’s part of it’s attraction" - nicola lawton, university of manchester thanks to the bridge 5 mill team for enabling our event to run smoothly. sue from greenpeace we had a great experience at bridge 5 mill. the staff were really friendly, made us feel welcome and were very accommodating of our many requests. the space was lovely and it was great to be in a venue that so clearly lives its values. groundwork uk the loft space on the 4th floor of bridge 5 mill is spacious, warm, well-lit with sky lights in four directions and window in three directions. the natural materials, of wood and brick create an ambience of calm. we spent the whole day there and having arranged and been involved in service away days for 8 years this is by far the best room for 40 + people we have ever used. it was also the most reasonable due to the flexibility of catering for ourselves and supplying our own tea and coffee. it is now our conference venue of choice. down to earth, with all mod cons. manchester early intervention service food was great, very welcoming and inviting. quantum strategy & technology workshop attendee close getting here × where we are opening times monday to friday 9am to 5pm. (except bank holidays and between christmas and new year). getting here by tram take the metro from piccadilly railway station or piccadilly gardens going to ashton-under-lyne or the etihad. alight at holt town tram station then it’s a 4 minute walk (see map below) getting here on a bike or foot along the ashton canal from manchester piccadilly train station you can walk or cycle to bridge 5 mill along the ashton canal towpath. it takes just 15-20 minutes to walk or 5 minutes to cycle to get to us. cycle racks are situated on the right hand side of the garden. getting here by car see map single yellow line parking in front of the building: no parking: mon – fri 8am – 6pm & sat 8am – 12.30pm. parking allowed: saturday afternoon & sunday. please note the car park behind bridge 5 mill does not belong to us, if you park here you may get locked in and we do not have keys to the gate! close available equipment × available equipment the following equipment is available to use free of charge: one flipchart (additional flip charts £5 each) laptop speakers superfast fibre broadband for all guests use of induction loop additional charges: notepad and pen £2 per person printing (a4) 5p per sheet b/w, 12p per sheet colour data projector £30 + vat laptop £30 + vat close small print × small print cancellation policy: a) if cancelled more than 3 weeks prior – no charge. b) if cancelled within 3 weeks of the date – 50% of the total sum payable is due. c) if cancelled within 2 weeks of the date – 75% of the total sum payable is due. d) if cancelled within 1 week of the date – full payment is due. in all instances, notification of cancellation must be made in writing and will be effective on the date received by bridge 5 mill. close conference space conference room description our versatile conference room has capacity for up to 100 people. it has light streaming in through skylights and large windows on three sides. the ceiling is high and oak beamed, the walls are the distinctive red brick of manchester mills, and the recycled wooden floor was once to be found in a school gym! all combine to give the space a warm and friendly feel. conference space prices -- full day: 09.00 – 17.00 private / statutory: £360 charity/voluntary: £280 half day: 09.00 – 12.45 / 13.15 – 17.00 private / statutory: £200 charity/voluntary: £160 prices vary for out of hours and weekends, please get in touch! prices exclude vat layouts/capacity 100 theatre 80 cabaret gallery canal side room canal side room description one side of this room looks out over the ashton canal. during the spring and summer boats pass slowly by the windows. it is perfect for workshops, training sessions and larger board meetings. canal side room prices -- full day: 09.00 – 17.00 private / statutory: £240 charity/voluntary: £200 half day: 09.00 – 12.45 / 13.15 – 17.00 private / statutory: £130 charity/voluntary: £110 prices vary for out of hours and weekends, please get in touch! prices exclude vat layouts/capacity 40 theatre 25 workshop 16 boardroom gallery small meeting room small meeting room description our small meeting room with its reclaimed parquet flooring and passive ventilation is perfect for one to one meetings, and meetings of up to 8 people boardroom style. small meeting room prices -- monday - friday 09:00 - 17:00 £5 per hour for out of hours bookings, please get in touch for prices and availability. prices exclude vat layouts/capacity 8 boardroom gallery exhibition space exhibition space description our exhibition space is a casual meeting and relaxing space which features exhibitions throughout the year. it also forms the perfect backdrop to lunch, or for use as a breakout space for conferences. the table tennis table and hammock can be removed so that your conference guests do not get distracted! due to the unique style of this room the capacity and price varies depending on the use. please get in touch with us for more information. want to exhibit with us? we are always interested to hear from artists and crafts people who would like to exhibit their work in our exhibition space, particularly if it has an environmental, local or social justice theme. exhibitions are free or low cost to the exhibitor, monday – friday, 09.00 – 17.00. if the exhibition is to be open at weekends there may be a staffing charge. if you would like to hold your exhibition at bridge 5 mill please do get in touch with michelle on 0161 273 1736. layouts/capacity -- due to the unique style of this room the capacity varies depending on the use. please get in touch with us for more information. gallery office rental our building has a community feel and we encourage our tenants to get to know each other and to collaborate on projects. we also hold social and networking events, such as our summer barbecue and regular drinks and games nights. our reception is open weekdays from 09.00 – 17.00 to greet your guests, take delivery of postal items and offers printing and equipment hire or loan. all tenants have the use of our exhibition space for informal meetings, it features exhibitions throughout the year, a table tennis table and a hammock for relaxed working. our roof garden is the perfect location for a relaxing lunch or small informal meeting our tenants share our values and our ethos and work in the areas of people and planet. they are charities, campaign groups, cooperatives and small businesses. if you think that your organisation or company would like to be part of a value driven and friendly community get in touch! available offices 1st floor office: 1 capacity: 2-3 desks square footage: 150 square feet rent plus service charge: annual: £3,241 +vat monthly: £250 +vat 1st floor office: 2 capacity: 2-3 desks square footage: 150 square feet rent plus service charge: annual: £3,241 +vat monthly: £250 +vat if you are interested in renting any of our available offices please ring michelle on 0161 273 1736 tenant facilities staffed reception meeting room use internet and it support 24/7 access equipment hire accessibility tea and coffee socials tenant kitchen/tuck shop roof garden bike storage storage × staffed reception our welcoming reception is open weekdays from 09.00 – 17.00, to greet your guests, take delivery of postal items and lend you equipment. our staff also have a wealth of useful knowledge such as; taxi numbers, local information and what’s happening in the area, if you need that too. close × meeting room use all tenants have free use of our small meeting room on a first come first served basis. the room, which holds up to 8 people, is bookable online. you will also be able to book our conference room, canal side room (pictured) and exhibition space, at a greatly reduced rate from our external hire prices. (terms and conditions apply.) close × internet and it support bridge 5 mill is connected to superfast fiber broadband; we also have an on-site it technician who can offer you technical support. close × 24/7 access all tenants can have their own set of building keys, giving them 24/7 access to their office once they are key and alarm trained. close × equipment hire whether it’s a projector or speakers, a flipchart or hot water urn, we have a number of meeting or office items you can borrow. some carry a charge and others we are happy to loan you, as long as they come back in one piece! close × accessibility the majority of our offices and toilet facilities, and all of our meeting rooms, are accessible to guests with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. we have a lift to all floors. our conference room is fitted with an induction loop. close × tea and coffee whether it’s a builders brew or earl grey, rooibos or wild berry tea, instant or proper coffee all our tenants can drink their fill of free tea and coffee, all day every day. close × socials bridge 5 mill is a friendly community. together, we organise regular socials including a summer barbecue and winter party. we’ve even held a ceilidh and a table tennis world cup competition. oh, and we have regular drinks, in the mill after work, too! close × tenants kitchen fancy a sociable lunch break? our tenants' kitchen has a kettle, microwave, toaster and fridges plus a large table for a chat while you eat. it also features a well-stocked tuck shop with a variety of vegetarian light lunch items, as well as fruit and snacks. gluten free and vegan treats are available too. close × roof garden our roof garden is the perfect location for a relaxing lunch or a small informal meeting, in the summer – this is manchester after all. (it is currently being remodelled but will be open again soon.) close × bike storage as a sustainable centre we encourage our tenants to cycle and have bike storage to the front of the building. close × storage by arrangement tenants are offered use of lockable cages for storing items in the mill's 'batcave' (an atmospheric cellar!). close our current tenants × reclaimed wood it was possible to reclaim almost all of the timber needed for the refurbishment of bridge 5 mill. tongue and groove floorboards, and stud work for the internal walls (4x2, 4x1, 3x2,etc.) was sourced from local reclamation yards. this arrived in varying states and a fair amount of work would at times have to be put into de-nailing and cleaning up the wood before it could be used. this can be quite a long laborious job so it was important to vary the tasks for trainees between this and more skilled interesting work. close × turf roof we have a beautiful turf roof covering our straw bale bench in the front garden of bridge 5 mill, it's a great spot for a sunny lunch break by the canal. close × straw bale reception when you come into bridge 5 mill the first thing you will notice is the thick walls of our straw bale reception. straw bales are possibly one of the most insulating building materials that you can use. straw also has advantages of being a renewable material, of having a very low negative environmental impact generally, and of being low cost. the idea would usually be to build a whole building out of straw bales. merci did not have the land to undertake this type of project, but felt that it was important to have a demonstration of this method of construction. so it was decided to build one of the internal rooms using only straw,reclaimed wood (for the flooring), chicken wire (for the windows and doorway) and adobe to coat the straw. adobe is a clay substance used to protect the straw bales from getting wet and damaged (and eaten!), but that is breathable - letting moisture in and out of the structure. the straw bale reception in bridge 5 mill is probably the most visually interesting part of the building structure. it is a room with rounded walls and a big open reception window, with patterns created out of the adobe that has been used to cover the straw. merci sourced its straw bales from a local farm, and asked the women’s co-operative amazon nails to run a practical training course on straw bale construction (as part of the second building equality course). close × roof garden the second floor of bridge 5 mill leads out to our lovely roof garden. it overlooks the canal and is a great place to have lunch, it's even got a pond close × planet hydrogen if you are concerned about climate change, which leads to global warming and accumulating stresses on our landscapes, our agriculture and on future generations, it is worth looking at these three keys, the “three r’s” of climate restoration: restraint in all energy use (an obvious first step). re-fuelling the whole human endeavour, in favour of hydrogen, whose combustion produces none of the harmful effects of coal, oil and gas. such hydrogen would be generated from water (h2o) using excess electricity from sun and wind power. promising projects are already in operation all over the world, including in the uk. retrieval of the growing excess of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and its safe and permanent immobilisation. contact: mike koefman tel: 07729 117814 email: [email protected] website: www.planet-hydrogen.org close × rethinking economics rethinking economics is an international network of students, academics and professionals building a better economics in society and the classroom. through a mix of campaigning, events and engaging projects, rethinking economics connects people globally to discuss and enact the change needed for the future of economics. email: [email protected] website: rethinkeconomics.org twitter: @rethinkecon facebook: facebook.com/rethinkecon close × workers education association (wea) the wea north west region provides stimulating and diverse learning opportunities for adults, often targeted at some of the most deprived communities. our courses dramatically improve confidence as we re-introduce people to study and encourage active engagement with their own needs and those of their community. tel: 0151 243 5340 email: [email protected] website: www.nw.wea.org.uk twitter: @weanw facebook: weanorthwest close × manchester carers manchester carers centre is a local, independent charity, delivering a range of a high quality support services to meet the needs of unpaid carers from all diverse communities in manchester. we offer a range of practical and emotional support services that make a positive difference to carers’ lives. we provide free community services for carers in manchester this includes: information and advice, emotional support & practical help, community drop-ins to meet other carers, breaks & social activities and access to grants and training. if you would like to support manchester carers centre by volunteering your time, running a sponsored event, or by making a donation then we would love to hear from you. your support will help us make sure local carers are not coping alone and are receiving the practical help and emotional support they need. please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to access any of our services or would like more information about supporting us: office – 01612727270 mobile - 07940844731 email – [email protected] website – manchestercarers.org.uk close × kindling tust the kindling trust is a grassroots social & environmental change organisation based in manchester. our work is largely based around food; establishing and supporting progressive initiatives within greater manchester that are not only helping to transform our city’s food system, but which also demonstrate the potential for a radically different way of doing things. join us volunteering on a local organic farm or attend one of our feeding manchester events. tel: 0161 8188384 email: [email protected] website: www.kindling.org.uk twitter: @kindlingtrust facebook: the kindling trust close × greater manchester & district campaign for nuclear disarmament greater manchester & district campaign for nuclear disarmament (gm & d cnd) campaigns to rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction and to prevent wars where nuclear weapons might be used. gm & d cnd will continue campaigning until, at the very least, britain has got rid of these weapons and a global abolition treaty is negotiated. tel: 0161 273 8283 email: [email protected] website: http://www.gmdcnd.org.uk close × manchester environmental education network our mission is to integrate into education and learning the knowledge, skills and values needed for a sustainable way of life through networking, projects and influence. we host the greater manchester education for sustainable development forum for educators based outside schools to share knowledge, practice and policy. we support an eco coordinator's network which runs regular twilight sessions for teachers and tas delivering sustainability in schools. meen also has a variety of projects working with schools, runs cpd training and offers exciting sessions for young people. tel: 07505172335 email: [email protected] website: www.meen.org.uk twitter: @meenorguk facebook: meen.org.uk close × manchester veg people manchester veg people play a unique role in the sustainable food revolution. we are a manchester based co-operative working with local organic farmers, restaurants, cafes, and public sector organisations. we can provide you with the highest quality, most locally grown organic produce available. our vision is to establish a local organic food supply network in greater manchester. this is borne out by our everyday activities, selling local, organic produce to the public and private sectors. simply put, we source & deliver exceptionally fresh, locally grown organic produce. tel: 0161 870 6812 email: [email protected] website: www.vegpeople.org.uk twitter: www.twitter.com/mancvegpeople close × omega research foundation the omega research foundation is an independent uk-based research organisation. we undertake research into the manufacture, trade in, and use of, military, security and police technologies worldwide. this research is used to develop and monitor effective trade controls and standards on the manufacture, trade, and use of military, security and police equipment; hold governments to account; challenge questionable exports of equipment; educate policy makers, journalists & human rights monitors; and aid in seeking redress for torture survivors. website: omegaresearchfoundation.org twitter: omega_rf close × three bees co-operative three bees co-operative aims to: increase awareness about and enthusiasm for bees amongst local & national communities. give people access to local/ethically produced honey. give local communities direct experience of bees and increase habitat for bees across manchester. three bees look after two small apiaries in manchester and deliver education experiences about bees to school groups across the city. when at the mill, working members use traditional methods to make small batches of soap, candles balms and other bits from beeswax and honey which are then sold at markets and online. all the wax and honey used in three bees’ products comes from their hives, or the hives of other small scale beekeepers in manchester. they are responsible for the floral and waxy scents that wind their way up the spectator street staircase. information about three bees’ events can be found on their website. the team are always welcome to emails from people wanting to find out more about bees! website: threebeescoop.co.uk twitter: @threebeescoop close × zero waste europe zero waste europe aims to work for a world without waste. established first as a project of the global network gaia – the global alliance for incinerator alternatives, and continuing to serve as its european sister network. the zwe network brings together local groups, municipalities, companies and universities who are committed to transform our relationship with resources for a zero waste, toxic-free and just world. at zero waste europe we propose to re-design our society in a way that all superfluous waste is eliminated and everything that is produced can be re-used, repaired, composed or recycled back into nature or society. anything that can’t be repaired, composed or recycled should be re-designed or replaced, or banned from entering the market. zero waste europe engages at two levels: supporting local groups with independent knowledge and streamlined tools to drive change more efficiently. structuring the movement internationally to better represent the interests of our communities at the eu level and engage policy makers with a unified voice. zero waste europe is also part of the zero waste international alliance (zwia). website: zerowasteeurope.eu close × veg box people we hope to create a more sustainable manchester by improving the food system for everyone. we support small-scale organic food growers by giving them regular demand and a fair price for their produce. we support our customers, by providing them with a nutritious bag of fresh, organic, locally grown veg. website: vegboxpeople.org.uk email: admin[at]vegboxpeople[dot]org[dot]uk tel: 07572 968523 close × waymarking sarah spanton is director of waymarking, an arts and regeneration consultancy. asking the question what are the futures of cities and how will we all live together? - she undertakes research, facilitation and projects actively modelling, sharing and embedding ideas and approaches. her work focuses on social, economic and environmental justice and change, in partnership with communities, institutions, organisations and businesses. sarah also works as a cross-disciplinary artist (embracing performance, video, photography, dance, sculpture and text). for more on her current and archive projects and a detailed biography go to: www.waymarking.org.uk website: waymarking.org.uk email: sarahspanton[at]googlemail[dot]com tel: 07905 765287 close contact us general enquiries your name * your e-mail address * subject * message * leave this field blank room bookings if you would like to use bridge 5 mill for your event, conference, exhibition or meeting get in touch by clicking on the button below and filling out the form. request a room booking the mill address: 22a beswick street, ancoats, manchester, m4 7hr phone: 0161 273 1736 email: [email protected] opening hours monday - friday 09:00 to 17:00 saturday - by appointment sunday - by appointment sustainability at bridge 5 mill bridge 5 mill was refurbished using as many sustainable building practices and materials as possible. in line with this ethos there are lots of recycled and repurposed items around the mill; our reception top is a piece of slate that used to be the top of a snooker table, from the times the building was the ancoats lads club, and our bins are made from leftover metal from the roof of the lowry theatre in salford. for more information on our sustainable features at the mill click on the images below. we also manage the building day-to-day with the environment in mind. you can find out more about how we do this in our sustainability policy . solar roof pvc free cabling recycled handrails recycled plastic salvaged radiators roof garden straw bale turf roof reclaimed wood × reclaimed wood it was possible to reclaim almost all of the timber needed for the refurbishment of bridge 5 mill. tongue and groove floorboards, and stud work for the internal walls, were sourced from local reclamation yards. this arrived in varying states and a fair amount of work was needed to de-nail and clean up the wood before it could be used. some of the most stunning features in the building are made from wood, including the shutters in our exhibition space. close × turf roof we have a beautiful turf roof covering our straw bale bench in the front garden of bridge 5 mill, it's a great spot for a sunny lunch break by the canal. close × straw bale reception when you come into bridge 5 mill the first thing you will notice is the thick walls of our straw bale reception. straw bales are possibly one of the most insulating building materials that you can use. straw also has advantages of being a renewable material, of having a very low negative environmental impact generally, and of being low cost. close × roof garden the second floor of bridge 5 mill leads out to our lovely roof garden. it overlooks the canal and is a great place to have lunch, it's even got a pond close × salvaged radiators our radiators were reclaimed from various sites. they were checked and flushed, to clean out any internal rust, then installed them throughout the mill close × recycled plastic we used recycled plastic wherever we could such as for the door protectors shown here. plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastics and reprocessing the material into useful products, sometimes completely different in form from their original state. for instance, this could mean melting down soft drink bottles and then casting them as plastic chairs and tables close × hand rails various materials were found in the building that could no longer perform their original function, but that could undergo a change of use rather than become waste. our hand rails in the front garden are repurposed from old heating pipes that once serviced the mill. close × pvc free cabling is a material that when purchased ‘off the shelf’ is most likely to be made of pvc. in fact, according to some retailers, there isn’t such a thing as non-pvc phone cabling. the type of electric cabling used at bridge 5 mill is known as ls0h/lszh or lsf cabling (low smoke zero halogen or low smoke and fume). this should be available from any electrical wholesalers, but must be specified as the above. the computer network cabling is cat-5 cabling but also with a ls0h/lszh - covering available in stunning bright purple or green (but possible to hide under trunking!) close × solar roof we held a fundraising ceilidh to help pay for our solar pv panels on the roof of the conference room, which were installed in late 2016. at time of writing they have generated enough energy to power 1,818.16 for a day (and that’s in the winter, in rainy manchester!) close gallery about us who we are bridge 5 mill centre for sustainable living is a hub and resource for groups, organisations and individuals working towards a more sustainable future, by this we mean a future that is greener, safer, healthier and equitable. we aim to be an example of how it is possible to work in a sustainable, collaborative and ethical way. the refurbishment of bridge 5 mill was undertaken using as many sustainable materials and building practices as possible and we consider our environmental impact in the day to day management of the building. to see our full sustainability policy click here . our conference and meeting rooms are hired out on a sliding scale; private and statutory organisations who hire our spaces at a commercial rate play a large part in our being able to subsidise charities, community and campaign groups to use them at a price they can afford. some private companies use us for their conferences and as a training or staff away-day venue as part of their fulfilment of their corporate social responsibility objectives. we are a living wage employer (logo) and seek to procure goods and services from other companies who also pay a living wage. as well as providing conference and meeting rooms, we have a number of offices and are home to a range of charities, campaign organisations and social enterprises. we offer affordable rent and meeting spaces, and also provide reception support, as well as staff members giving business, accountancy and campaigning advice. through this we aim to build a supportive, collaborative co- working environment. the mill is owned by the environmental charity the fairfield environment trust (fet). all profits we make go back into the trust to further their aims. these include supporting other charities, campaign groups, social enterprises and cooperatives through grants and advice. early history bridge 5 mill was established and refurbished by a dedicated group of people who had a vision for a centre in manchester which could be a hub and a resource for groups, organisations and individuals working on environmental and social issues, that would be a base and also an example of these ideas in action. two of those people, helen woodcock and chris walsh, are still involved today. the original project was called the manchester environmental resource centre initiative (merci) and was established in 1996 as an independent charity. merci found and purchased bridge 5 mill and refurbished it with the help of grants from the european regional development fund, a private trust, the national lottery community fund and the esme fairburn trust, and later the tudor trust and comic relief. the mill was refurbished using many reclaimed and recycled materials, eco paints, no pvc, water saving measures and low energy fittings; new deal apprentices from the local community, 'building on equality' participants (a green construction course for lone parent women) and many volunteers, led by professional craftspeople who shared their skills. when it opened it was one of manchester’s most sustainable buildings and manchester civic society acknowledged this in 2001 when bridge 5 mill won the award of manchester’s most energy efficient building. after the initial refurbishment of bridge 5 mill, merci focused on three key areas of project work: community, education and enterprise. projects we have run sustaining change: a project which offered specialist support to businesses, to help them implement sustainable practices into their business strategy. the project specialised in benchmarking organisations under eight key areas of sustainability. the environment network for manchester (en4m) was formed by merci to give a voice to the environmental groups of manchester. its’ members were involved in a wide range of activities and issues, from wildlife conservation, renewable energy and pollution, to parks, open spaces, recycling and growing organic food. the kindling trust (our sister organisation) still manages the en4m facebook group and bridge 5 mill actively promotes environmental groups and their activities through our own facebook page and twitter account. sew sow: an educational project to use brownfield sites across ancoats, to grow flax which was processed to create an organic, local, sustainable material. the project culminated in an exhibition by local crafts people who used the yarn and material to make pieces; from wall hangings to bags, sculptures to cushions. herbie has been one of the success stories from merci. starting life as a project funded by manchester public health and target wellbeing the mobile greengrocer has the aim of providing affordable, fresh fruit and vegetables to residents living in areas of east manchester with poor access to fresh foods. herbie also supplies boxes of fruit to schools and projects, and works closely with sheltered housing, churches, health clinics and resident groups to ensure that it reaches as many people in the local community as possible. after the initial funding period herbie has been so successful that it has fulfilled its aim to break away from merci and become a self-funded social enterprise. connecting to the local community is also important to us and outreach has included an ‘in bloom’ competition and assisting local residents to set up and run a community garden. we continue to support local groups by publicising events, hosting fundraisers and offering affordable space for meetings and exhibitions. recent history in june 2016 merci merged with the fairfield environment trust, a local charity who we had been working with unofficially for some time. during the year merci was gradually wound down. bridge 5 mill is now a company in itself and is part of the fairfield environment trust group, which also includes fairfield environment services; a waste and recycling company and the kindling trust, a not for profit social enterprise with charitable aims, whose current work is based around food (production, consumption and activism) as a vehicle for tackling some of today’s most pressing social, economic and environmental problems. bridge 5 mill continues to build on our reputation as a hub and resource for local, national and international organisations working in the areas of the environment and sustainability for people and planet. corporate social responsibility does your company have corporate social responsibility aims in the areas of sustainability, the environment or social issues? using bridge 5 mill for your conference, workshop or event would show your support for our sustainable venue and could fulfil your csr aims. choosing to book one of our rooms means that we are able to offer our spaces at affordable prices to local community and campaign groups and small charities on a low or no cost basis. when holding your event at bridge 5 mill we can also help it be more sustainable through our sustainable and ethical purchasing policy. this includes the catering we provide as well as stationary and other resources needed on the day. our staff these smiley people are our staff members, margot (events and social media assistant), ingrid (finance officer) and michelle (manager). they will be here greet you when you visit as they are based in reception. say hi to them! twitter feed @ bridge5mill our tenants’ f/ @musicactionint will be celebrating #refugeeweek in #mcr this june w/ some amazing shows! sat 16/06… https://t.co/czcap5ghpl jun 11 our historic mill dating back to 1855 provides an atmospheric setting for any #meeting check out our spaces and rea… https://t.co/rbqoa3f0p7 jun 11 follow us contact us address: bridge 5 mill, 22a beswick street, ancoats, manchester, m4 7hr phone: (0161) 273-1736 email: [email protected] photos main photos on this site by paul crudgington paul.crudgington [at] hotmail [dot] co [dot] uk https://www.behance.net/paulcrudge instagram: @paulcrudge

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Domain name:
merci.org.uk

Registrant:
helen woodcock

Registrant type:
UK Individual

Registrant's address:
22a Beswick Street
Manchester
Lancashire
M4 7HR
United Kingdom

Data validation:
Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 10-Dec-2012

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Relevant dates:
Registered on: 08-Oct-2003
Expiry date: 08-Oct-2017
Last updated: 07-Oct-2015

Registration status:
Registered until expiry date.

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  TYPE domain

OWNER

  ORGANIZATION helen woodcock

TYPE
UK Individual

ADDRESS
22a Beswick Street
Manchester
Lancashire
M4 7HR
United Kingdom
Data validation:
Nominet was able to match the registrant's name and address against a 3rd party data source on 10-Dec-2012

DOMAIN

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  CREATED 2003-10-08

  CHANGED 2015-10-07

STATUS
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