Food charity plumps for expanded space
The Bread and Butter Thing will relocate to 25,000 sq ft at Lyntown Trading Estate in Eccles, after outgrowing its previous base at Trafford Park.
Fisher German advised the occupier on the deal at the multi-let industrial estate, which is owned by logistics warehouse provider Indurent.
The charity stores a wide range of ambient and refrigerated food products which are redistributed via mobile food clubs providing nutritious affordable food to families in deprived communities at a fraction of the usual cost.
TBBT’s former unit had become increasingly unsuitable as demand for its services grew, with limited room for storage, staff welfare facilities and external parking.
With Fisher German’s support, the charity will now take occupation of units H1-H3 at Lyntown Trading Estate, providing a combined space which is more than double the size of its previous premises. The site is located off the A57 Liverpool Road.
The move will allow TBBT to better support families across Greater Manchester as well as continuing its outreach from additional facilities in Stoke and Lincolnshire.
David Newman, partner at Fisher German, said: “This was a really rewarding deal to be involved in because you can see first-hand the difference The Bread and Butter Thing is making in communities across Greater Manchester and beyond. We have worked with TBBT for a number of years now, and it is impressive to see how much they are growing.
“Their old premises simply could not keep up with the scale they are now operating at, so finding somewhere that gave them room to breathe, grow and operate efficiently was crucial.
“Our knowledge of the market in Greater Manchester and previous work with Indurent made this deal as smooth as it could be. TBBT now have the space and infrastructure to focus on what they do best, which is helping families who are really feeling the pressure.”
Mark Game, founder of The Bread and Butter Thing, said: “As demand for our food clubs has grown, so has the pressure on our infrastructure. Fisher German has helped us secure a site that works operationally and for our people.
“This move gives the team the space and stability they need to lead the organisation forward and keep the focus firmly on what matters most, making life more affordable for families under pressure.”
