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In memory of Emmanuel House Trustee, Colin Slater
January 11, 2022
It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Colin Slater. Colin joined the Board in 2003. At the time he was Chairman of Nottingham Magistrates. He brought a knowledge of local government from the inside track, having for nearly 20 years been head of Public Relations for Nottinghamshire County Council. He has been […]
Read Article#TacklingHomelessness case studies: Joseph*, Aisha* and Anthony*
January 5, 2022
37-year-old Joseph* was living in a shed on his allotment when he first met our Culturally Specific Tenancy Support Worker. He needed support with his health, benefits and accommodation. He had a lot of different physical health problems and was suffering with depression and anxiety. His health was worsening and sleeping in the shed during […]
Read ArticleSanctuary, a short film to show impact of homelessness prevention
December 14, 2021
We’re delighted to release ‘Sanctuary’, a short film based on the lived experiences of Emmanuel House service users. The 8-minute film is available to watch on our homepage and the 30-second trailer can be watched below and on YouTube.
Read ArticlePre-order your #TacklingHomelessness charity t-shirt
December 7, 2021
We’re excited to be launching a #TacklingHomelessness t-shirt campaign in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University to raise vital funds for our Winter Appeal.
Read ArticleScreening event: Mon 13th Dec 6pm – a premiere of Emmanuel House’s new short film
November 29, 2021
We’re delighted to screen the premiere of our new short film, which is written and directed by Nottingham filmmaker and friend of Emmanuel House, Luke Radford.
Read ArticleEmmanuel House’s Winter Story – how we’re tackling homelessness in Nottingham
November 23, 2021
Supporting homeless people through prevention, intervention and recovery You are ‘homeless’ if you have nowhere to stay and are living on the streets, but you can be homeless even if you have a roof over your head – ‘homeless people’ aren’t simply the people you see in doorways. There are people sofa surfing and living […]
Read ArticleEmmanuel House to re-open Winter Shelter for 2021/22
November 2, 2021
Emmanuel House is delighted to confirm the re-opening of its Winter Shelter. The charity will offer accommodation for up to 22 people per night – ensuring there are fewer people on the streets during the coldest months of the year. Prior to the pandemic, the Nottingham Winter Shelter, which has been running since 2006, utilised […]
Read ArticleNottingham businesses challenged to join the fight against homelessness
October 19, 2021
On Thursday 11 November 2021, businesses across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will take part in this year’s CEO Sleepout in support of local charities aiming to tackle homelessness and poverty. CEO Sleepout has partnered with Nottingham-based charities; The Friary, Emmanuel House Support Centre, and Notts County Foundation, to bring together teams from the local business community […]
Read ArticleWorld Homeless Day 2021
October 8, 2021
World Homeless Day on Sunday 10th October 2021 is an opportunity to join Emmanuel House along with other charities and groups around the world to respond to homelessness within our local communities. Originally set up to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally, the national day provides opportunities for people to get involved in responding […]
Read ArticleGeoff’s story: “I’ve been on the streets on and off since I was 15 and I’m 49 now. And hopefully it’s stopped.”
October 7, 2021
Listen to Geoff’s story: Geoff arrived at the shelter, which was operating at a local hotel, in August 2020 after a referral from the Street Outreach Team. It was here that he first met a member of our Wellbeing Support Team. He has been on and off the streets since the age of 15. He’s […]
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