Barnabus Manchester

Barnabus' 30th Anniversary

The year is 1991. The UK is in the grip of an economic recession and about to have its coldest winter since the 80s. A Christian couple, Peter and Beryl, have just arrived in Manchester’s city centre to see a show. As they head to the theatre, they’re shocked to see the number of people sleeping rough under bridges and in shop doorways. The very next week, they’ll visit again with sandwiches and flasks – and the seed that became Barnabus will be planted… Read more

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Supporting a friend fleeing from sex work

Helen* visited our Beacon Support Centre for the first time in September 2021. She had recently fled from her partner, who had been forcing her into sex work to fund his substance addiction. When Helen decided enough was enough, she left her partner and their home. After two nights sleeping rough on the streets of Manchester, she turned to us for help Read more
Helping a friend escape her traumatic past

Hannah* came to our service for the first time in early July 2021. She was in a very vulnerable position having recently fled a violent situation from her ex-partner. In this blog, case worker Eleisha shares Hannah’s story… Read more
Three years on: Meeting a friend again after money troubles

We first met Phil* back in 2018. He entered our resettlement scheme, where we managed to secure him a flat with his very own tenancy. Through a supporting company, we were even able to arrange a trial shift for a new job – and he had been on their books ever since. But in 2021, things started to take a turn for the worse. Read more

Manchester Homeless Partnership pulls together for Cold Weather

When the weather hits zero or below for a night, Manchester activates emergency accommodation for rough sleepers to ensure that people have a safe place for the night. This week The Manchester Homeless Partnership came together and helped a lot of our friends get off the streets during this life threatening weather.

How you can help

To enable us to continue our lifesaving work on the streets of Manchester we need your support...

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As an essential service we are very much open please support our work with donations of the items we are short of but need to run our service everyday. You can also support us through our amazon wish list or through shopping vouchers.

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Swim, cycle, parachute jump, climb a mountain, shave your head, organise an event - the only limit is your imagination!

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Our wonderful volunteers are the heart of what we do and without them, we couldn’t do the work we do to get people housed. We have volunteers from all over Greater Manchester, as well as Cheshire and Lancashire, all age groups and all walks of life.

	65%	Of our visitors were sleeping rough in Manchester
	90 people	Are served a cooked breakfast every week day
	2,389	Visits to our Beacon drop-in centre this month
	11,949	Man hours provided by our volunteers this year

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Trafford Centre Barton Tower Abseil, Saturday 25th June, 2022

Take on this unique fundraising challenge that is sure to get the adrenaline pumping as you abseil 170ft or over 50 metres. Take on this awesome challenge on your own or with your team and colleagues Read more
Start: 25^th June, 2022 at 9:00am

End: 25^th June, 2022 at 7:00pm

Published: 20^th August, 2021

Updated: 17^th December, 2021

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Location: Trafford Centre
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Dragon Boat Race, Sale Water Park, Sunday 8th May 2022

Join us on this NEW Date Sunday 8th May, 2022 and NEW venue Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale Water Park for some awesome FUNdraising. We really can’t wait to take to the water again. We hope you will join in the fun and raise vital life changing funds to help empower people experiencing homelessness into a home. Read more
Start: 8^th May, 2022 at 9:00am

End: 8^th May, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 14^th September, 2021

Updated: 20^th January, 2022

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Location: Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale Water Park, Manchester, M33 2LX
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Give Hope to Rough Sleepers this Winter

Autumn and winter can be a particularly life threatening and challenging time of year for anyone sleeping rough in our City. It’s also sadly, our busiest time. Please help those experiencing homelessness in Manchester by supporting our Winter Appeal. Read more

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