“I was fortunate enough to have access to the Nottingham Winter Shelter last year and it saved my life. I spent a year and a half on the streets, on and off, between accommodation. In that time I was attacked…
Winter Shelter Opens
As many of you will be aware, Emmanuel House coordinates the Nottingham Winter Shelter, an essential winter project providing vital overnight accommodation for the city’s rough-sleepers. On Monday 8th October, the Nottingham Winter Shelter opened its doors and began its…
Womanuel Update
‘Fun and Enjoyable, ‘A place to come and feel safe’, ‘Friendly’, ‘A place I feel comfortable to talk’, ‘No judgment’ and ‘Opportunity to try new things’… When Womanuel started at the beginning of 2018, the Wellbeing Support Team who are…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jen’s story
Volunteering holds many rewards; an opportunity to do something in your local community for people in need. It can provide a safe, welcoming environment to connect with people who are experiencing homelessness or isolation. It offers a chance to build…
Nottingham Winter Shelter 2018/19 opening extended to cope with demand
As may know, Emmanuel House coordinates the Nottingham Winter Shelter that provides essential overnight accommodation for the city’s rough-sleepers. We are pleased to announce that this year’s shelter will run for an additional six weeks, from Monday 8th October 2018…
Womanuel Project: Week 10
Last week was the 10th session of Womanuel, Emmanuel House’s Women’s group. To celebrate entering double figures, the group hosted the first annual Womanuel quiz. There were three rounds including General Knowledge, ‘The Eyes Have It’ Picture round in which…
Harvest 2018
Can you choose Emmanuel House as your charity for Harvest donations this year? Hot food and a warm welcome is the beginning of our journey with homeless and vulnerable adults in Nottingham. You can help make that happen by donating…
Womanuel Project: Week 9
For week nine of the Womanuel sessions, the women decided it was time for a pamper session! Seven beneficiaries and three staff members attended to enjoy nail art and makeovers. The women helped each other pick out colours and paint…
Fever pitch for Nottingham City Hackney Carriage drivers and Community Protection
Nottingham City Hackney Carriage drivers and Community Protection both work and share the same streets of this proud city and contribute tirelessly. And this September they will come together in a sporting rivalry to raise money for two fantastic charities…
Andrew’s Story
For many of our visitors, Emmanuel House is their lifeline. Here’s how we helped Andrew get a home of his own. In June, having just been released from prison, Andrew found himself on the street, with nowhere to live and…