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Barnabus

At Barnabus, we work closely with the prison service and related organisations to support people who have been - or are just about to be released from - prison.

About Barnabus


Tags: Human Rights & Social Justice Criminal justice & rehabilitation

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 2019, it was 123. Unfortunately, we know that in reality, the number is much higher. We help up to 100 people a day in our drop-in centre alone – and it’s not just people living on the streets who come to us for aid. Being homeless is not having a home to call your own. This means that there are hundreds of hidden homeless people in Manchester living in hostels, emergency and temporary accommodation, or on friends’ sofas. And they all need our help.

We’ve always done things differently in Manchester. This is why the city has come together to end homelessness under the Manchester Homelessness Partnership. Barnabus is proud to be part of two action groups that work to provide practical solutions to help homeless people get back on their feet.

Our mission is to empower people to build new lives through finding a new home, but we can’t do this alone. We work hand-in-hand with the Mayor’s Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network and Coalition of Relief, Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Council and Big Change. Whether it’s applying for rent deposits or making sure our friends on the streets are safe, these incredible organisations help us in our mission to end homelessness.

Your Impact

Barnabus is a Christian Homeless Charity in Manchester bringing hope and transformation to people experiencing We empower and equip people experiencing homelessness back into independent living and a home through our street outreach, support centre, healthcare and resettlement tenancy scheme. Our support team include nurses, engagement and case workers.

£5

Ensures a rough sleeper can access a warm welcome at our drop-in.

£25

Ensures a rough sleeper can see a support worker a first step in accessing vital, life changing one to one support.

£35

Ensures a homeless friend can begin to start the journey of having their own home or get back into employment.