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
Join us on Sunday 22nd May, 2022 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 people experiencing homelessness. Read more
Make it a year to remember by doing something totally new and fundraise for those experiencing homelessness. Read more
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
Swim, cycle, parachute jump, climb a mountain, shave your head, organise an event or hold a Facebook Fundraiser - the only limit is your imagination! We’ve had people running marathons all over Europe, riding their bikes the length of the country, we even had a lady in her mid 80's playing an organ for 14 hours non-stop!
If you know what you would like to do to support us please create a fundraising page here,where your friends family and colleagues can all support you and donate. Or you can choose to fundraise using pen and paper or on Just Giving, Virgin Giving or Go Fund Me.
Or if your still looking for inspiration please find fundraising events that others are participating in for Barnabus on our fundraising events page.
If you have an idea you would like to share with us, please give Carol our Head of Fundraising a call on 0161 237 3223 or email [email protected] and we’ll do our best to support you.
Whatever you do, have fun and a huge thank you for choosing to help Barnabus. Together we can transform lives and without you, we wouldn’t be able to help as many people as we do.
The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's most popular running events. It's also the UK's flattest Marathon route so it's the ideal event if its your first time attempting the 26.2 mile distance or you want to try for a personal best. Read more
Our Barnabus CEO Yvonne will be sleeping out with other Business Leaders at the Manchester CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and funds to support our work. If you'd like to sponsor her please click on this page. Read more
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
The Tour De Manc is a proper Manchester cycling challenge for cyclists of all abilities from the occasional weekend warrior with a "Half Manc" 100km route all the way up to the fitness fanatic "Mad Manc" 200km Route. Read more
We are delighted to here that the Great Manchester Run should be back on this year (finger crossed🤞). Set to take place on the 26th September 2021 we can't wait. Set your self the personal goal of taking part in one of Europe's biggest 10km races and raising funds to change the lives of people without a home. Read more
Summit Mount Everest VERTually! between now and June 2021 to raise vital funds to support our work. With your help we can transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Read more
The Great Run Challenge will inspire you to keep fit and is sure to keep you going through lockdown! You can do different challenges; 7 miles over 7 days or choose from 50k, 100k or 150k over 28 days. And vitally you can make each run count by getting sponsored to raise life changing funds for people experiencing homelessness. Read more
Do you think you have what it takes to walk, jog or run all 268 miles of the Pennine way in 5 months? Take on the Pennine Way Virtual Challenge and raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness. Read more