Fundraising Ideas

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 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.

Barnabus Glow Up The Night Sleepout - Postponed

The Glow in the Night Sponsored Sleepout planned for Sat 28th March has been postponed in response to the latest social distancing advice to COVID – 19 Coronavirus It will be rescheduled later in 2020. Read more

Salford Dragon Boat Race

Join us on Saturday 17th May for some awesome FUNdraising. We can’t wait to take to the water again this year. We really hope you will join in the fun and raise vital life changing funds to help people experiencing homelessness. Read more

Great Manchester Run

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 in our city. By running in the Great Manchester run on the 24th May. Read more

Cheshire Kids Fun Duathlon

This Cheshire Kid's Duathlon taking place in Nantwich on Sat 16th May is the perfect opportunity for your children to take on a personal challenge and fundraise for people experiencing homelessness. Read more

Gung-Ho! Manchester

Gung Ho! is returning to Heaton Park on Sat 4th April. This 5K assault course full of HUGE inflatable obstacles offers an exhilarating challenge. Could you join in the FUN and raise vital funds to support our work? Read more

The Stockport Sportive Cycle

Do you have what it takes to tackle the iconic snake pass in this challenge cycle sportive that takes you through the stunning peak district. Read more

Big Brew

Pick a date and pop the kettle on for a fundraiser that’s everyone’s cup of tea Read more

Latest

End of Week Blog 27/03/2020

What a week it’s been, not just for Barnabus, but for the whole of our nation. Last week was all about shock and panic, this week was all about mobilisation when we realised we were moving to lockdown due to the corona virus.

Our CEO on how Coronavirus affects rough sleepers and our services

Yvonne our CEO on how Coronavirus affects rough sleepers, the impact on our services and how Manchester can pull together to help us.

Our CEO on how Coronavirus affects rough sleepers and our services

Yvonne our CEO on how Coronavirus affects rough sleepers, the impact on our services and how Manchester can pull together to help us.

Easter Appeal

Help keep Barnabus open so we can be a lifeline to homeless people this Easter

End of Week Blog 27/03/2020

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.

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.

Donate Items

During this Covid 19 crisis we're working in partnership with Manchester City Council and other charities to support rough sleepers into accommodation so that they can self isolate and keep safe, while ensuring they have essential supplies and food.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

RENU Upcycling Furniture Project

Beautifully upcycled furniture for your home, from someone without one. Our upcycling project is all about upskilling our friends to empower them back into work.