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No one’s life should be defined by homelessness. Emmaus provides an opportunity to regain this, with a chance to make a real contribution to their community.

Together, we help people rebuild their lives with a place to call home and an individually tailored package of support. Emmaus helps people who have experienced homelessness by giving them a home, meaningful work in a social enterprise, training, support and the time and space needed to get themselves back on their feet. For many people who experienced homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-esteem. Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like the family they don't have, providing a safe environment in which to settle and rebuild their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues of rebuild relationships with estranged family. Social enterprise is central to the Emmaus model as it provides meaningful work for companions but also generates funding to maintain communities. Companions living in Emmaus communities are expected to sign off all benefits, with the exception of housing benefit, which is used to help support the community. the rest of the funding that is needed is generated through social enterprise and fundraising. Emmaus UK: Good social media practice

We want to build a community where we share ideas, think critically and support one another to work towards our goal of ending homelessness together. We believe everyone has the right to freedom of speech and to share their opinion or comment. To ensure we have a safe platform where everyone feels welcome to share their views, we ask that everyone follows our good social media practice guidelines outlined below. If these rules are not adhered to, we reserve the right to moderate, which could include hiding or deleting comments and blocking or reporting accounts. We have zero tolerance for:
- Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, classism, xenophobia or bigotry.
- Hate, aggression or abuse.
- Libellous content.
- Trolling.
- Offensive or distressing content.
- Misleading content

Our social media team reserves the right to make a judgment call on posts that do not fit within the above categories. Please send any questions, concerns or queries to [email protected] and we will answer during standard office hours, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

10/10/2026

Today is World Homeless Day, a chance to reflect on the many different experiences of homelessness and what it can take to move forward.

Homelessness isn’t just about not having a roof over your head. There’s so much more to it – and moving on can mean having the right support, opportunities and time to recover and rebuild.

Chloe joined Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney's Women’s Project aged 21, shortly after leaving rehab. As well as a safe place to live, she found support to continue her recovery, work through past trauma and begin building her confidence and independence.

Four years on, Chloe has moved into her own home, has a job she loves supporting children, and is expecting her first child with her partner!

Reflecting on how far she has come, Chloe said:

“I’m a completely different person from when I first stepped foot in Emmaus. Life is incredible, and I am so proud to be where I am today.”

This , Chloe’s story is a reminder of what can be possible when people experiencing homelessness have access to the support they need to move forward on their own terms.

Read Chloe’s story in full: ⁠emmaus.org.uk/chloes-story

06/10/2026

Hear us out! 🎄 We know it’s not even Halloween yet, but we have some exciting Christmas news to share...

We’re proud to be an Advent of Change 2026 charity partner! 💚

Advent of Change is an advent calendar with a difference. Instead of chocolate, each door reveals a different charity and the good your donation is doing that day and this year, Emmaus is behind one of them!

Run entirely by volunteers and not-for-profit, Advent of Change has raised almost £1 million for charity so far. You choose how much you’d like to give, and your donation is shared between Emmaus and 23 other brilliant causes.

The 2026 calendar launches today, so you can get ahead on your Christmas shopping while supporting 24 charities at the same time.

Order yours at adventofchange.com and open up to change this Christmas. 🎁

02/10/2026

What did we take away from Party Conference?

We’ve spent the past few days joining conversations about homelessness and supported housing, alongside MPs, charities and organisations from across the sector.

In this video, our Policy and Campaigns Manager Sam shares his top three takeaways – including the focus on tackling rough sleeping, recognition of the role supported housing can play, and our conversations with the new Minister for Homelessness, Florence Eshalomi MP.

We’ll be sharing more from the conference soon.

03/09/2026

You may remember Malcolm from our Winter Appeal. Today, he’s a qualified barber, supporting others in his community and preparing to study psychology at university. But not long ago, Malcolm was sleeping rough.

We’re delighted to share that Malcolm has passed the GCSEs he needed to take the next step towards studying psychology. 👏🎉

“I’m over the moon. I know this is just the start of my journey. At first, I wasn’t too sure whether I could pass, but I’ve managed it and now it’s onwards to study psychology at university.”

Alongside his studies and work at Emmaus Salford, Malcolm has played a key role in developing Minds and Manes, the community barbershop at Emmaus Salford in Pendleton. The service offers free haircuts, a listening ear and connections to local support for people on a low income, experiencing ill health or facing homelessness.

Malcolm also volunteers with men’s mental health group Talk About It Mate and as a health advocate with Shelter using his own experiences to support others.

A huge congratulations to Malcolm on everything he’s achieved – we can’t wait to see what comes next! 💚👏

01/09/2026

New isn’t always better. ♻️ It’s and we’re celebrating the joy of all things pre-loved.

After a record-breakingly hot summer, the impact of our changing climate can feel difficult to ignore. And while it’s not on individuals to solve the climate crisis, the choices we all make can still play a part.

One simple switch? Choose second-hand first. 💚

From upcycled furniture and vintage homeware to clothes, books, records and unexpected finds you didn’t know you needed, Emmaus shops are full of items ready for their next chapter!

Shopping second-hand can help keep good quality items in use for longer, reduce waste and support the work of Emmaus communities across the UK.

So, before you buy new this September, why not see what’s already out there?

And we want to know – what’s the best pre-loved find you’ve ever bought? 👇

27/08/2026

People supported by Emmaus North East have been exploring their creativity through Portraits with Purpose, a series of art workshops led by portrait artist Leanne Pearce ✨

Across the workshops, participants experimented with colour, shared ideas and created their own self-portraits in a positive space that encouraged self-expression, wellbeing and connection.

Leanne also painted an individual oil portrait of each person who took part! These will be exhibited alongside the participants’ own artwork before being gifted to them as a lasting memento of the project.

Leanne said: “The self-portraits they created are dynamic, honest and full of character. I hope this experience inspires them to continue drawing and painting, as they already possess remarkable artistic talent.”

A huge thank you to Leanne and See Me North for making this possible. 💚

👉 Follow on Instagram for more and updates about the upcoming exhibition.

19/08/2026

We strongly welcome the government’s commitment to give every person sleeping rough a bed this winter, alongside a further £102m in funding.

This is a vital step in providing immediate help to people sleeping on the streets. We’re also encouraged to see the government recognise that holistic support is crucial to breaking the cycle of homelessness.

But the key question is: what happens next?

Many people experiencing homelessness need more than somewhere to stay during the winter months. They need access to wraparound support, including mental health and addiction services, opportunities to build social connections, and good quality supported accommodation.

Latest government figures show that 62% of households owed a homelessness prevention or relief duty in England had one or more support needs.*

We now need to see this commitment built upon through long-term action: greater investment in preventing homelessness, more genuinely affordable housing and better access to local support services.

We also welcome the announcement of a national summit on rough sleeping this autumn and would welcome the opportunity to share learning from Emmaus communities across the country. 🤝

03/08/2026

“I’m not exaggerating when I say Emmaus saved my life, and thanks to Emmaus supporters, they were there for me when I needed it most.

I ended up addicted to drugs and trapped in a cycle of prison and homelessness. Each year felt the same – the seasons changed, but my situation didn’t.

I often think about my time on the streets, I used to sleep in the corner of a bowling green in my hometown. I’d get in by taking the lock and handle off the gate, then putting it all back the next morning. This way, nobody knew I’d been there, and no one would find me overnight.

During summers nights, more people are out and about, usually drunk. I’d get shouted at a lot, and once, a drunk person urinated on me, they didn’t even see me there.

It was brutal. You get abused, even though you’re just trying to survive.

The summer brings more unsafety on the streets, intense heat, dehydration – one night, I remember thinking, ‘I’ve had enough. I can’t go on like this. I’m done.’

Soon after this, I was referred to Emmaus and met my support worker, John. From that point on, everything began to change.

Emmaus and John gave me what felt like my final chance.

I went through rehabilitation and I was finally able to get clean. Now I’m 12 years sober.

One summer’s morning, having toast with butter and the honey we’d harvested, it hit me just how different my life had become.

I no longer felt invisible.

Today, my summers couldn’t be more different. I live in a little bungalow in a lovely village just outside Cambridge. Instead of dreading the summer, I enjoy the peace and cool air of the local green.

Emmaus was my last chance. They quite literally saved my life.”

Thank you so much to Roy for sharing his story with us. Read his full story: https://bit.ly/Roy-story

27/07/2026

This time last week, we were delighted to join Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney in welcoming our Royal Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. 👑💚

The visit marked 20 years of Her Majesty’s support for Emmaus and celebrated the pioneering work of Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney's Women’s Project.

Her Majesty also unveiled a new Book Nook, marking the launch of an exciting partnership between Emmaus UK and The Queen's Reading Room. 📚

Read more about the visit: https://bit.ly/Royal-visit

23/07/2026

The new Prime Minister has made ending rough sleeping one of his first priorities.

At Emmaus UK, we welcome this commitment and the opportunity to build on the progress already made to tackle homelessness.

But words must now become action.

We’re calling for:
🏠 More social homes
💰 Long-term investment in supported housing
🤝 A national rollout of Housing First
📋 Swift implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act

Together, these changes could make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/burnham-homelessness

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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