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Our vision is a world where Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are second nature. A world where people don’t go hungry. A world where people cherish and innately value natural resources.
EMERGE has been at the front line of sustainability and 3Rs practice in Greater Manchester for over two decades, improving people’s lives and upskilling our wider community in the process.
Supported by our sister social enterprise EMERGE Recycling, our charitable activities include the Greater Manchester operations of national food surplus charity FareShare, FareShare GM; our innovative reclaimed timber workshop Touch Wood; and our successful Volunteering and Employability Programme.
Our vision is a world where Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are second nature. A world where people don’t go hungry. A world where people cherish and innately value natural resources.
EMERGE has been at the front line of sustainability and 3Rs practice in Greater Manchester for over two decades, improving people’s lives and upskilling our wider community in the process.
Supported by our sister social enterprise EMERGE Recycling, our charitable activities include the Greater Manchester operations of national food surplus charity FareShare, FareShare GM; our innovative reclaimed timber workshop Touch Wood; and our successful Volunteering and Employability Programme.
FareShare Greater Manchester
We run the Greater Manchester branch of national charity FareShare, working in partnership to help people experiencing food poverty and reduce the impact of food waste on the planet.
EMERGE Recycling
Our sister social enterprise has provided high quality recycling services in Greater Manchester since 1996.
Touch Wood
Our reclaimed timber workshop specialises in reusing waste wood and upcycling it into bespoke products.
Volunteering and Employability
Whether it’s a 4-hour shift once a week, or a one-off contribution of time, we offer a wide range of interesting and rewarding opportunities.
Touch Wood
Our reclaimed timber workshop specialises in reusing waste wood and upcycling it into bespoke products.
Volunteering and Employability
Whether it’s a 4-hour shift once a week, or a one-off contribution of time, we offer a wide range of interesting and rewarding opportunities.



