Volunteers’ Week 2026 – a UK-wide celebration

June 1, 2026

Emmanuel House marks Volunteers’ Week 2026 Volunteers’ Week returns this year for the 42nd year. From Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026, Emmanuel House will join thousands of charities […]

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Emmanuel House re-opens its 7-bed accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in Nottingham

May 21, 2026

We’re delighted to share that ‘Francis House’, our medium-term accommodation project, re-opened on Monday. Guests started moving in at midday on Monday, and they will have access to a shared […]

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Join Us in Sharing the Journey – Emmanuel House Winter Appeal

November 25, 2025

As temperatures drop, the risk for people experiencing homelessness rises. Emmanuel House’s Winter Appeal is about more than providing shelter – it’s about sharing the journey to recovery and hope. […]

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How Emmanuel House helped Harvey* provide a happy home for his children and become the dad he wanted to be

November 19, 2025

We first met Harvey when he was rough sleeping in Nottingham; he had become homeless following a relationship breakdown. Harvey used Emmanuel House’s Drop-In service to get food and to […]

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Nottingham Winter Shelter Returns Amid Rising Homelessness

November 3, 2025

Nottingham homelessness charity Emmanuel House Support Centre has opened its Winter Shelter for its 19th year. From Monday 3rd November, the charity is offering short-term emergency accommodation for up to […]

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A lifeline in winter: Nottingham homeless shelter’s impact

August 4, 2025

Emmanuel House’s winter shelter provided vital support to rough sleepers last winter, with a growing number of refugees and asylum seekers finding safety and pathways to housing. From October 2024 […]

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What’s been happening at Emmanuel House in 2024?

December 19, 2024

Winter Shelter We re-opened the Winter Shelter for the 18th year on 14 October. Since then, we have provided first stage move-on accommodation for 59 people (as of 18 December). […]

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Case study: How we helped Aadan when he was living in one hotel room with his two children

January 10, 2024

Mental health support for people in temporary accommodation Content warning: this case study contains references to depression and suicide. Aadan* was referred to the Wellbeing Support Team when another service […]

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Emmanuel House’s partnership with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Homelessness Specialist Mental Health Team

August 30, 2023

Emmanuel House’s partnership working Mental health issues can be both a cause and a consequence of homelessness. Experiencing homelessness can also exacerbate existing mental health conditions or contribute to the […]

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Real life story: how we helped Hafsa* find a new home for her family

June 7, 2023

29-year-old Hafsa* has two children. She had been living with her father, but when their relationship broke down, she felt she had no choice but to leave the family home.

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