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. We believe that every person we help is able to transform their lives with a helping hand from us, and from other organisations in Manchester. We believe that everyone is equal in the eyes of God, so we treat each and every person we meet as an individual. This means giving them tailored support and the power to make their own choices.

Our Board of Trustees are Christians who seek God’s will in all we do. The CEO and Senior Management team are Christians who have been called to help those in need – to give them love, hope and support.

Latest

Stand up for asylum with Refugee Action

The week of 18th-26th October 2021 was a week of action to stop the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill. So, we thought it would be fitting to make this week’s blog about all the people we support who are within the asylum process.
Barnabus' 30th Anniversary

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…
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 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…
Bill's Abbey Dash

A 10km race - to raise funds for the Cold Weather Appeal.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helping a friend escape her traumatic past

Hannah* came to our service for the first time in early July 2021. She was in a very vulnerable position having recently fled a violent situation from her ex-partner. In this blog, case worker Eleisha shares Hannah’s story…
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.