City street show aids homeless charity

ONE of the powerful exhibition images

AN exhibition by photographic blogger “The Mancorialist” is supporting local homelessness charity Emmaus, which has a base in Mossley.

The new photography exhibition includes vibrant portrait photographs captured by the photograoher on the streets of Manchester. From shoppers and fashionistas to buskers and street homeless people, it sheds light on the diversity of characters found in the city centre.

The photographer has been capturing street life in Greater Manchester since 2012 (see themancorialist.com).

The photographer recently documented the Manchester International Festival and worked on a campaign for the National Football Museum.

“This particular collection of work is celebrating the characters on the streets of Manchester,” said the blogger. It hopefully brings attention to the plight of the more vulnerable members of our society.

“It’s a perfect opportunity to work alongside Emmaus for a cause close to both mine and the city’s heart.”

Emmaus research shows sleeping rough is an experience 77 per cent of Emmaus companions are familiar with, usually after a relationship breakdown or losing a job. Emmaus provides a base, meaningful work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet.

The charity has three centres in Greater Manchester, in Mossley, Bolton and Salford.

Ali Hill, project director at Emmaus Mossley, said: “Emmaus Mossley is delighted to be supported by The Mancorialist photography exhibition.

The exhibition was launched today at The Koffee Pot in Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, and runs until September 15.