StreetSmart, the annual fundraising campaign uniting restaurants across Greater Manchester to support local homelessness services, is back – and this year, more restaurants than ever are taking part.
Launching on 1 November, the initiative will see participating venues add £1 to every bill throughout November and December, with every penny raised going directly to local homeless charities.
Supported nationally by property industry charity LandAid, StreetSmart ensures that all funds raised in Greater Manchester stay within the city region.
This year’s donations will go to organisations including Centrepoint, which funds Independent Living Advisors for young people, and Real Change Manchester, which works alongside existing homelessness charities to provide extra financial support where it’s most needed.
Glenn Pougnet, Director of StreetSmart, said: “The festive period can be an incredibly tough time for the vulnerable people in our community. StreetSmart provides a simple way for people to help some of our city’s most in need – giving back whilst dining out at Christmas is what StreetSmart is all about and we’re thrilled to have so many restaurants already taking part. Every £1 added to a bill adds up and makes a huge difference. There’s still time to sign up too, so if you would like to get involved please get in touch.”
This year’s campaign has also drawn support from Elbow frontman Guy Garvey, who said: “Every single one of us is a direct descendent of a desperate, homeless, hungry person. We don’t deal in fear and alienation in Manchester; we step up and help out.”
Here’s the full list of Greater Manchester restaurants taking part in StreetSmart 2025 (so far):
Climat, Manchester City Centre
Tampopo, Albert Square, Manchester City Centre
Tampopo, Corn Exchange, Manchester City Centre
Stretford Canteen, Stretford
Banyan, Corn Exchange
Banyan, Spinningfields
Manahatta, Deansgate
Tartuffe (Side Street), Manchester City Centre
Tender, Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester City Centre
Lina Stores, Manchester City Centre
Bottega by San Carlo at Selfridges, Exchange Square
Frog and Bucket, Manchester City Centre
Ezra & Gill, Hilton Street, Manchester City Centre
Ezra & Gill, Peter Street, Manchester City Centre
El Capilla, Heaton Moor, Stockport
Mana, Ancoats, Manchester City Centre
Fredericks, Todmorden
Bar Posie, Manchester City Centre
10 Tib Lane, Manchester City Centre
Erst, Manchester City Centre
Podium, Manchester City Centre
Orme, Urmston
Blue Eyed Panda, Manchester City Centre
The Eagle & Child, Ramsbottom
The Holcombe Tap, Ramsbottom
The Swan & Cemetery, Bury
More restaurants are expected to join in the coming weeks, as the campaign continues to grow year on year.
Diners can take part simply by visiting any participating venue and paying the optional £1 contribution added to their bill — a small act that can make a big difference during the toughest months of the year.
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