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No one’s life should be defined by homelessness. We provide a place to call home and tailored support.
💚 Shop local, change lives. https://emmauscolchester.org/

Emmaus Colchester is a homelessness charity providing more than just a bed for the night to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We provide a home for as long as someone needs it and meaningful work in our social enterprise. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity to work helps our companions, as residents are known, to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence to get back on their feet.

12/06/2026

Exciting funding news! 🌟

We're so grateful to B&Q and Neighbourly for awarding our community with £10,000. This funding will help us improve our companions' wellbeing, rebuild our garden, and provide updated technology to make our community feel more like home. Thank you for helping us make a real difference in our community.💚

Stay tuned for progress pictures on the garden!

11/06/2026

Reasons to love our Decorating Hub:
💚Saves huge amounts of paint waste from going to landfill
💚Saves you money with a tin of paint on average bring 75% cheaper than other stores
💚Every purchase supports our homelessness charity and helps more people rebuild their lives

Come down and chat with Chris in our Emmaus Works shop, 8-13 Osborne Street, Colchester, CO2 7DT

08/06/2026

It's skydive week! On Saturday a team of brave fundraisers are taking on a 13,000 foot skydive jump to raise funds for Emmaus Colchester!

One of those fundraisers is companion Billy who is taking on this epic challenge to help more people like him find a safe home at Emmaus. Donate to his skydive here: emmaus.org.uk/colchester/emmaus-skydiving-fundraiser/

04/06/2026

This we want to say a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers!

Emmaus is a real community and we couldn't do the work we do without the support of our volunteers💚

If you'd like to make a difference in your local area - get in touch with us about volunteering. There's a role for everyone!

02/06/2026

Did you know we offer a range of home and property services that support our charity?

Book these services with us and help end homelessness

🏡Removals across Essex
📦House Clearances
🖌 Painting and Decorating
🛋 Furniture Collection
🎨Affordable paint and decorating shop

Find out more and book here: https://emmaus.org.uk/colchester/home-property-services/

01/06/2026

Love our charity? Want to make an impact on people experiencing homelessness in Essex? Emmaus UK is hiring a Regional Communications Officer working with Emmaus Colchester Emmaus-Suffolk and Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney

This is a varied and rewarding role, working with Emmaus communities across the South of England to raise their profile, strengthen engagement and support their communications goals through PR, digital content, storytelling and campaigns.

We’re looking for someone with strong communications skills and at least two years’ experience in communications, PR or marketing.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home or within an Emmaus community. Regular travel to allocated communities will be required, typically at least once a week.

🕒 Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining the Emmaus movement and helping tell the stories of communities supporting people out of homelessness.

Find out more and apply here: emmaus.org.uk/colchester/job/regional-communications-officer-south/

28/05/2026

You're facing a heatwave, you can't find any shade and you've got no water. This is the reality for people sleeping rough during the heat.

People who are homeless in the summer months are more vulnerable to heat related illnesses. If you see someone sleeping rough around Colchester or Essex here's a few things you can do to help them.

Alerting StreetLink can help local services connect people sleeping rough with vital support. Offering cool drinks and sun protection can also help people stay cool and safe. By donating to a charity like ours, you can help provide safe homes and support people out of homelessness for good 💚

22/05/2026

Love these new photos of our companions and community 💚

At Emmaus we provide more than just a roof over someone's head. Each companion receives tailored support in a safe home and loads of opportunities to build skills and confidence across our social enterprises

Every time you shop with us, donate items, use our decorating hub or book a home service with us you're helping more people in Essex out of homelessness and into bright futures 🌟

A huge thanks to Colin Tofts for these amazing shots Flight And Motion Film

19/05/2026

We’re proud to support people experiencing homelessness and isolation in our community and now we’d love to welcome the wider Colchester community too!

Come along to our Senior Community Meal on Wednesday 10th June at 11.30am - 1.30pm and enjoy good company, fun and games and a delicious meal

June Menu: Pie with seasonal vegetables & summer trifle

Only £5! Will proceeds supporting our homelessness charity. Pre-booking essential please give us a call on 01206 695043

15/05/2026

Emmaus UK is recruiting a full-time Regional Communications Officer to join the Emmaus UK communications team.

This is a varied and rewarding role, working with Emmaus communities across the South of England to raise their profile, strengthen engagement and support their communications goals through PR, digital content, storytelling and campaigns.

You’ll work closely with Emmaus communities including us at Emmaus Colchester, Emmaus-Suffolk and Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney, helping to share the impact of Emmaus and connect more people with our work.

We’re looking for someone with strong communications skills and at least two years’ experience in communications, PR or marketing.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home or within an Emmaus community. Regular travel to allocated communities will be required, typically at least once a week.

🕒 Full-time | 37.5 hours per week
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 26 May 2026

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining the Emmaus movement and helping tell the stories of communities supporting people out of homelessness.

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4uK2xjN

Address

175 Magdalen Street
Colchester
CO12JX

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441206541616

Website

http://emmaus.org.uk/colchester, http://emmaus-colchester.myshopify.com/

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