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Purple Place May Benefits

06 May 2026

Purple Place - your exclusive platform for colleague Reward, Benefits and Recognition

Purple Place benefits update

This month on Purple Place you’ll find events, charity appeals, and fantastic deals. 

Colleague Benefits Pop-Up

The Colleague Benefits Pop-Up is a great opportunity to explore the range of benefits available to you. As well as the chance to ask questions and gain insights, there will be interactive stalls, giveaways, and competitions, so it’s well worth popping by. 

You can drop in at any point and stay for as long as you like. 

When: Thursday 14 May, 10am-2pm

Where: Ground floor, University Place

The Books Forever Appeal

Wood Street Mission’s Books Forever Appeal helps ensure every child can enjoy the magic of reading, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Your support can make a real difference, sparking a lifelong love of books for children across Manchester and Salford. 

Get involved by donating new or good-quality pre-loved books suitable for children aged 0-16. 

Discounts and Savings Highlights

Here are some of the exclusive offers from discount providers you can look forward to at the Colleague Benefits Pop-Up:

Beauty Bee – Located in the Wellbeing Rooms, Beauty Bee offers a wide range of treatments and services at exclusive rates to colleagues. At the Pop-Up you’ll have the chance to enter a raffle to win a treatment. 

Manchester Museum – This European Museum of the Year is free to enter, and you can receive 10% off in the gift shop by showing your staff card. The Museum Cafe will also be offering 10% off hot drinks on the day of the Pop-Up to those who attend.  

Stonegate Group – Book online to save 20% on food & drink at a selection of Manchester venues including Slug & Lettuce, Ark and The Brewers. They’ll be bringing a spin the wheel to the Pop-Up where you could win freebies and drinks tokens.

*Offers correct at time of publication. 

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