Barnabus' 30th Anniversary

This year is our 30th Anniversary of supporting rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness. We’ve come up with 30 Ideas for 30 years there’s something in here for everyone; volunteering, fundraising ideas, donations and corporate support we would also love to hear and celebrate any ideas you may have. Read more

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Tough Mudder North West

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

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
Skydive with Barnabus

Make 2020 a year to remember by doing something totally new and fundraise for those experiencing homelessness. Read more

Fundraising events

The Manchester Marathon

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

Barnabus' 30th Anniversary

This year is our 30th Anniversary of supporting rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness. We’ve come up with 30 Ideas for 30 years there’s something in here for everyone; volunteering, fundraising ideas, donations and corporate support we would also love to hear and celebrate any ideas you may have. Read more

Tough Mudder North West

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

Media City UK Swim Challenge

Calling all swimmers! Do you have what it takes to take on this amazing open water distance swimming challenge? Read more

CEO Sleepout Manchester

Our Barnabus CEO Yvonne will be joining compassionate business leaders in the CEO Manchester Sleepout on the 18th October 21. If you are a CEO or Senior Manager and confident you can raise funds to support our work you can sign up here and help us put an end to the revolving door of homelessness. Read more

Great Manchester Run

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

Virtual Everest Challenge

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 7 or 28 Day Challenge

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

Walk, jog or run the Pennine Way

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

Skydive with Barnabus

Make 2020 a year to remember by doing something totally new and fundraise for those experiencing homelessness. Read more

Salford Dragon Boat Race

Postponed until 2021. 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

Barnabus Big Brew

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

Latest

From desperation to life changing support and new found hope

When our stories converged, Robin had been in and out of different accommodation, mainly due to his behaviour when under the influence of alcohol. He was between places at this point, sleeping on the streets as everyone was told to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. In this blog, we trace Robin’s story from his Beacon visits to his admission to a mental health and substance misuse facility.
Celebrating another first at Barnabus

After years and years of prayer and working day in and out with our guests, we have seen God do amazing things in people’s lives. But last week, Barnabus was able to celebrate another first, we got to baptise our friend Grace* during last week's God Slot session
Jess' first week volunteering

This week is #volunteersweek so we are sitting down with some of our volunteers to chat with them about their experiences volunteering with us. We thought it would be good to sit down with our newest volunteer Jess to see how she was settling in. It was only her 3rd day of volunteering with us when we put her on the spot to ask her a few questions.
The Manchester Marathon

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.

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 other online gifts. Alternatively you can send us Supermarket / One4All gift cards.
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.
Sad news from the streets

It doesn't happen often anymore, thank goodness, but a couple of weeks ago, someone we knew died on the streets in Manchester.
The journey of Recovery can often be two steps forward and one step back, that’s why we never give up

Many of our friends have had a traumatic past and can take drink or drugs as a way to escape from those memories or the harsh realities of rough sleeping. They may also struggle with challenging mental health conditions. At times even though they receive support and encouragement they can sadly take two steps forward and then one step back. We understand this and we are always here to support and empower our friends on their difficult journey towards new hope, new homes and a new life.
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.
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.
Success finding our friend a new home during lockdown

In July, Aimee, our Resettlement Worker, was able to house someone experiencing homelessness. This is doubly impressive as she has done this despite the challenges posed by COVID19 and in her first month back from maternity leave. Our outreach team first met this man when he was rough sleeping on Market Street in May during the peak of the Lockdown. Our support team were able to house him in temporary accommodation in the city.
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.
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.