Reverse Advent Calendar

Turn the advent calendar idea on its head - instead of getting something for yourself each day, by donating to us you can give people experiencing homelessness the things they need instead. Read more
Barnabus Santa Dash #freemyinnersanta

Ho Ho Ho! #freemyinnersanta Join us for another exciting and festive 5K Santa Dash in Heaton Park on Saturday 4th December with our friends at Parkrun. We hope you will join in the fun and raise much needed funds to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We can't wait to see you! Read more

Fundraising events

Barnabus Big Brew

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

Tough Mudder North West, 10th & 11th September 2022

Do you want to take on something completely different, while raising money to make a massive difference to someones life? With events returning this year take on a once in a lifetime challenge. Read more

Great Manchester Run, 15th May, 2022

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

Tour De Manc, 1st May 2022

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

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

Skydive with Barnabus

Make it a year to remember by doing something totally new and fundraise for those experiencing homelessness. Read more

Salford Dragon Boat Race, Sunday 22nd May 2022

Join us on NEW Date Sunday 8th 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

Barnabus Santa Dash #freemyinnersanta

Ho Ho Ho! #freemyinnersanta Join us for another exciting and festive 5K Santa Dash in Heaton Park on Saturday 4th December with our friends at Parkrun. We hope you will join in the fun and raise much needed funds to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We can't wait to see you! Read more

Reverse Advent Calendar

Turn the advent calendar idea on its head - instead of getting something for yourself each day, by donating to us you can give people experiencing homelessness the things they need instead. Read more

Christmas Jumper Day

Bring some festive cheer to your work, school, church or group and hold a Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 10th December to raise vital funds to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Read more

Latest

Express Christmas Appeal

It is that festive time of year again when we look forward to celebrating with our friends and family. It is also a time when we should consider others that might not be looking forward to the festivities and cold winter months ahead. There are hundreds of homeless in Manchester and we want to launch a short appeal to raise money that will help reach some of those homeless at this time and provide the necessary shelter or help they need. Please donate, however big or small, every little amount w
Barnabus turns 30

We had mixed thoughts about reaching our 30th year, happy on the one hand that Barnabus continues to support people to make positive decisions for themselves and to find a life away from the streets. On the other hand we’d love to close the doors, knowing that homelessness is a thing of the past and we aren’t needed anymore.
How the Manchester Homeless Partnership is transforming its Cold Weather support this Winter

You might have read in the Manchester Evening News, or heard on the radio, that Manchester is launching accommodation for people who are rough sleeping when the weather becomes very cold. Read how this support will be offered here at Barnabus.
Improving physical, mental and emotional health with good healthcare and healthy activities

Barnabus have been supporting people out of homelessness for 30 years and since those early days when our bus made its way around the city with volunteer nurses on board, we knew the importance of supporting the health needs of rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness

Donate Items

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.
Volunteer with us

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.
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.
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.
In The Box with Marcus Rashford

Launched on Thursday 17th October, ‘In-The-Box’ is a Christmas campaign created by Manchester United and England International footballer Marcus Rashford to support some of Manchester’s biggest frontline services for those experiencing homelessness – Barnabus, Centrepoint, and Lifeshare.
Tour De Manc, 1st May 2022

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.
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.
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.
Barnabus turns 30! Will you help us mark this occasion?

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 on the streets. The very next week, they’ll visit again with sandwiches and flasks – and the was planted…
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.