Barnabus 2021 Lent Challenge

Most of us are finding the current lockdown tough, with short days and rubbish weather it's been easy to forget that spring is just around the corner. As the daffodils start to appear send a message of hope and do something meaningful this Lent.

Lent is a time of reflection, thanksgiving and sacrifice, this year please do something purposeful and personal for a cause that is important to you.

Whether you want to give something up and donate the money saved, join us by praying for our work and the people we support, or set yourself a goal within the next 40 days to get sponsored by your friends and family, we have plenty of ideas and resources to inspire you. In these times your daily treat may be helping you get through Lockdown so why not set a goal to save and donate for 40 days.

We always strive to be a positive and encouraging voice to those we help through hard times and we hope to be the same to you our dedicated supporters who allow us to continue our life changing work with people experiencing homelessness. We hope and pray that you and your loved ones are doing well in these tough times.

Here are just a few ideas that you could take on this Lent

The Big Easter Sleepout

The Great Run 28 Day Challenge

The Virtual Everest Climb

Lockdown Challenges

Please select a donation amount (required)

£5 A £5 donation ensures a rough sleeper can access a warm welcome at our drop-in

£25 A £25 donation ensures a rough sleeper can see a support worker a first step in accessing vital, life changing one to one support

£35 A £35 donation ensures a homeless friend can begin to start the journey of having their own home or get back into employment

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