Jazmine Franks

Jazmine makes sure we are ready to open our doors and looks after our valuable volunteers

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Sponsor me to give up chocolate for Lent so others don’t go hungry

My name is Cillian and I am aged 7. Chocolate is my favourite thing to eat but I’m going to give up all things chocolate this Lent to raise money for the homeless and people who do not have enough food to eat. Please sponsor me.
Pray with us

We believe in the transforming power of prayer to restore and bring; healing, salvation, freedom and hope to our friends experiencing homelessness. We see people of many different faiths at different stages of their spiritual journey. Many have complex needs stemming from; addictions, poor mental health, abuse, trauma and grief including ex service veterans and those without family.
Real Film Productions supporting Barnabus through the medium of film

We met Sandra from Real Film Productions by chance at the Manchester Craft and Design Centre. She has been busy supporting us throughout last year producing some amazing videos for us.
Fundraising events

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

Martha Urwin

Project Manager
Annette Hewitson

Head of Finance
Alan Hewitson

Warehouse and Van
Adam Williams

Office Manager
Alex Simpson

Communications Officer
Barry Elias

Resettlement worker
Carol Price

Head of Fundraising
Aimee Mee

Resettlement Worker
Jenna Barr

Support Worker
Stephen Rowley

Head of Support

Volunteer with us

Barnabus relies on over 90 volunteers a week to open our doors and welcome people who need a friend. We have volunteers from all over Greater Manchester, as well as Cheshire and Lancashire, all age groups and all walks of life.
Donate

66% of the people we support sleep rough on the streets in all weathers, with others staying in emergency shelters, hostels or even sofa surfing. Donating helps us cover our costs and keep our doors open.
Homelessness in Manchester

If you’ve walked the streets of Manchester, you’ve almost certainly passed by a rough sleeper. In fact, you’ve probably noticed that there are more people living and sleeping out on the streets. In 2010, the official rough sleeper figure was 7. In 2018, it was 94. Unfortunately, we know that in reality, the number is much higher. Please read on to find out more about homelessness in our city.
Sponsor me to give up chocolate for Lent so others don’t go hungry

My name is Cillian and I am aged 7. Chocolate is my favourite thing to eat but I’m going to give up all things chocolate this Lent to raise money for the homeless and people who do not have enough food to eat. Please sponsor me.
I'm homeless and need help

Barnabus helps adults who are homeless – whether you’re living on the streets, in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness. If you have a family with dependents under the age of 18 or are under 18 yourself, we recommend that you contact your local authority immediately.
Fundraising ideas

Swim, cycle, skydive, climb a mountain, shave your head, organise an event - the only limit is your imagination! We’ve had people running marathons all over Europe, riding their bikes the length of the country, dressing up as Smurfs and we even had a lady in her mid 80's playing an organ for 14 hours non-stop!
Our ethos

Barnabus is at heart a Christian charity. We want to share God’s love by giving hope and support to those who really need it. We believe that everybody has the right to live in their own home, the right to have friends and family who care, and the right to have a purpose in life. Most of all, we believe that everybody has a right to love.
Our history

It all started in 1991 with one man, some sandwiches and a flask of hot coffee. Walking the streets of Manchester, our founder Peter Green could not believe that there were people on his doorstep who had nothing. So, with a little help from his Christian faith, he set out to do something. Luckily, Peter and his wife Beryl had plenty of love – and sandwiches – to share.
Drop in timetable

Our drop in centre is open every weekday between 10:30am till 9pm. Please find details of our activities and services in our timetable.
How we're helping

The stress and anxiety people can suffer when they are homeless means they often feel afraid to reach out and taking that small step towards getting help can seem like a mammoth task. That’s why our team is there to help from the start, giving tailored support and advice every single step of the way.