Emmaus Bristol

16/05/2026

06/05/2026

We’ve given our kitchen a fresh new look at Shaftesbury House thanks to a £10,000 grant from the B&Q Foundation 🙌

The funding has helped us upgrade key appliances and redecorate shared spaces, creating a more welcoming and practical environment for our companions to cook, eat and spend time together.

These improvements are already making a real difference 💚

Read more: https://bit.ly/42SZklQ

04/05/2026

Emmaus Bristol companions recently joined a cookery class at Community Kitchen — a Bristol social enterprise using food to bring people together and create positive change. 😋

Alongside staff and a trustee, the group worked together to prepare a vegetarian meal in a relaxed and supportive environment where everyone could try something new. 🍽

The session was a chance to build skills, step outside comfort zones, and enjoy shared achievement — with companions describing it as “simple to follow,” “enjoyable,” and something they’d “like to do again.” 💚

02/05/2026

Giving back, together 💚

At Emmaus Bristol, “giving back” is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting people as they rebuild their lives after homelessness, to creating opportunities through meaningful work, every act of kindness helps change lives.

Every Wednesday, companion Nigel can be found volunteering in St Pauls. Making tea, pouring coffee, and serving food, he helps create a warm, welcoming space for people who need it most. And for Nigel, it’s about more than just volunteering — it’s about purpose, connection, and giving something back.

👉Read Nigel's volunteering story here: https://tinyurl.com/yddasu7w

30/04/2026

🚨 We’re at Emmaus Bristol! 🚨

We currently have two vacancies available. Join our team and make a real difference 💚

✨ Retail & eBay Lead
🚚 Driver & Warehouse Lead

These roles are at the heart of our social enterprise — supporting people who’ve experienced homelessness to build skills, confidence, and a fresh start.

Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, if you care about people and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more & apply now! https://lnkd.in/efm8yK7w

24/04/2026

“We must also listen to those with lived experience.”

Great to hear the voices of residents and staff being recognised in the House of Commons yesterday, following the launch of our Rebuilding Lives report.

The report is shaped by people with lived experience of supported housing and highlights what’s needed to make it work well – from meaningful activity and purpose to community and long-term support.

During a debate on the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, Co-Chair of the APPG on Ending Homelessness Bob Blackman highlighted the importance of listening to people with lived experience – echoing a key message from our report.

Supported housing works best when it offers more than a place to stay.

22/04/2026

Yesterday (21 April), supported housing residents, providers and MPs gathered in Westminster for the launch of the Rebuilding Lives report in Parliament.

Around 100 attendees, including MPs, sector partners and funders, came together for an afternoon of speeches and discussion on the future of supported housing.

Emmaus Bristol Trustee Elaine Olphert, Companion Bunmi, and Re-use Manager Xanne attended the event alongside East Bristol MP Kerry McCarthy, taking part in discussions on the findings and the future implementation of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act.

Speakers included Emmaus UK CEO Charlotte Talbott, researchers Rosemary Blazekovic and David McCarrick, Sara Cooney from the Lloyds Bank Foundation, and MP Paula Barker.

The report, shaped by people with lived experience of homelessness, highlights the importance of community, purpose and flexibility in supported housing, alongside the need for sustainable funding and stronger national standards. 💚👏

You can read more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4e349A6

21/04/2026

Where's Steve?!

Steve, our Warehouse and Vans lead, was in Someren last week, representing Emmaus Bristol at the 15th World Assembly of the Emmaus Movement.

Can you spot him in this photo?

£10 shop credit to the first correct answer from someone a) not connected with Emmaus Bristol, and b) Not one of Steve's friends!

09/04/2026

Do you need help clearing a property? We’ve got you. 💚

Emmaus Bristol offers affordable, professional house clearances — from single rooms to full properties. We reuse, recycle and upcycle wherever possible, helping reduce waste while supporting people moving on from homelessness.

✔ Friendly, reliable team
✔ Competitive pricing
✔ Real social impact

Clear your space. Change lives. ♻️
Get a quote today: https://bit.ly/3NW77f4

28/03/2026

📚 Book Donations Needed

Have books you no longer need? We'd love to give them a new home. Your donated books help raise vital funds to support people to overcome homelessness for good 💚

Donations can be dropped off at Stokes Croft:
📍 Backfields House, Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QJ

Drop-off times:
Monday: 10am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 11am – 4:30pm
Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 4:30pm

Clear your shelves, share the stories, and help make a difference 📚✨