Big Coat Day 2026: Your organisation can help make this year our biggest collection yet

Can you be part of Big Coat Day?

FC United’s Big Coat Day is back, and we need your help to make it our biggest one yet.

What is Big Coat Day?

Since 2005, FC United of Manchester's Big Coat Day has collected warm winter coats for those who need them across North Manchester. 

Over the years, we've collected thousands of coats, working with local charities, community groups, and organisations across North Manchester to make sure they reach the right people in our communities.

Could your organisation host a donation point?

This year we are asking for donations of warm winter coats in all ages and sizes and we are asking local businesses and organisations to join in. 

We’d massively appreciate if your organisation could:

  • Host a donation point at your office, shop, venue or workplace from the start of November until our Big Coat Day fixture on Saturday 5 December

  • Encourage your team, customers or members to donate a coat

We will arrange to collect the donated coats from your organisation before 5 December. 

We will also send you images you can use for flyers and collection boxes, and to share with your team, customers or members so they know how to get involved. 

Get involved

Whether you are a small shop, a large workplace, a community venue or a club, we would love to hear from you.

To host a donation point, or to find out more, email community@fc-utd.uk and we will be in touch.

Thank you for your support!