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Nov 4, 20242 min read
Dinner raises £103,000+ for Mancunian causes!
On Thursday, October 31st, We Love MCR Charity hosted our 3rd annual Fundraising Dinner at Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel, bringing...
Oct 29, 20242 min read
We Love MCR Charity Fundraising Dinner Returns!
We’re thrilled to announce that our 3rd annual We Love MCR Charity Fundraising Dinner is back this Thursday, October 31st 2024. We’re...
Jan 26, 20243 min read
We Love MCR supporters do us proud on Firewalk return!
On a cold January night, 70 daredevil Mancs walked on fire to raise over £25,000 for We Love MCR Charity! Crowds gathered at 6.30pm on...
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Donors raise record sum for Manchester’s charity!
We Love MCR Charity have raised an enormous £230,000 thanks to our generous donors who attended the ‘Heart and Hope’ Charity Dinner this...
Jun 20, 20232 min read
We Love MCR fundraisers conquer Three Peaks of The Peaks and raise over £30,000!!!
On 16th June, determined trekkers set off from Manchester at 7am on a journey to the Peak District, to walk in the footsteps of the Mass...
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Beyoncé dancers raise £1,300+ for We Love MCR!
On Sunday 12th March, women from all backgrounds and expertise levels came together to take part in a first-of-its-kind choreographed...
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Softcat celebrates a bumper year of partnership with We Love MCR!
In 2022 the generous and enthusiastic team at Softcat’s Manchester office has raised over £20,000 for their charity partner. They held a...
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Manchester's Worker Bee: Christmas gifts to support our city
Here are the Christmas gifts that also do good - for everyone who loves Manchester! Time to ask Santa for your Bee treats… We Love MCR...
Oct 27, 20223 min read
We Love MCR’s first black-tie event a £170,000 fundraising success!
The evening saw 450 of Manchester’s leading civic and business figures join us at ‘The Heart and Hope Charity Dinner’. The event was held...
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Lightopia 2022 supports We Love MCR!
We're delighted to be named Charity Partner as the award-winning festival enters its fourth year at Heaton Park. In support of the...
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Businesses raise £20,000 in Lake District outdoor challenge!
Our supporters travelled to the Ghyll Head Outdoor Activity & Education Centre for a 2-day event packed full of physical and mental...
Jul 18, 20222 min read
We Love MCR Charity Abseil raises £41,000
Thanks to all 105 fundraisers who joined us and made the event a success! Across two days, we saw over 100 daredevils complete our latest...
Jul 4, 20222 min read
We Love MCR's largest fundraising team ever conquers 3 Peaks of Yorkshire!
On 1st July, 104 determined walkers set off by coach from Manchester at 6am on a journey to the Yorkshire Dales to take on the famous 3...
May 24, 20222 min read
We Love MCR's biggest + best Great MCR Run!
Sunday 22nd May saw 20,000+ fill Manchester's streets for the 19th Great Manchester Run, including the biggest fundraising team We Love...
Apr 27, 20221 min read
We Love MCR Abseil Challenge launches!
Fancy joining us on the rope? This January, we asked the Mancunian public to let us know what our Challenge Event for 2022 should be....
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Manchester votes to abseil! 2022 Challenge Event confirmed
Last October, a group of 50 fearless Mancs took to 700 degree hot coals, and raised an amazing £18,000+, in the first ever event of the...
Jan 10, 20221 min read
You decide We Love MCR's next challenge...
After the success of last year's Firewalk, we're inviting you to vote on our next fundraising challenge event! This new yet-to-be-decided...
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Smash your NY resolutions early: FREE 5k + 10k places this month!
We Love MCR has an offer for fundraisers in the Run Heaton Park 5k + 10k on 30th January. Many of us set grand New Year's resolutions...
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Pest Control's "rescue honey" is early Xmas present for We Love MCR!
Last week Paula Curless, Manchester City Council’s Pest Control Service Manager, and Keith Mather, the service’s main beekeeper, came to...
Nov 29, 20212 min read
Final blaze of glory for We Love MCR Firewalkers!
Last month's St. Peter's Square firewalkers have had their final fundraising totals counted, and our top fundraiser has been rewarded!...
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