The Beacon Support Centre

SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST

The Beacon support centre is the first step to help people experiencing homelessness to move off the streets for good. Our centre provides a safe and inviting space – and a warm welcome – for those without a home. Anyone in need of a hot meal, shower, and set of clean clothing can come in and see us Monday to Thursday. No appointment needed. They are able to offer crisis support and referrals to other services for our friends.

We also provide more than just the necessities. Our wonderful team offers one-on-one support to help people along their journey to a new, independent life. We host various activities, like creative workshops, recovery groups and prayer sessions – often referring to other organisations. We provide a health and wellbeing suite with an NHS nurse and health professionals to give medical care. Our team provides immediate support with referrals to emergency accommodation and addiction services. And we make introductions to employers, recovery groups, mental health programmes, and debt intervention services.

The Beacon offers much-needed support to help those without a home or on the streets make a fresh start.

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Phone: 0161 237 3223

Address: The Beacon, 45 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY

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Salford Tax Specialists support Barnabus

Barnabus has been supporting people experiencing homeless in Manchester for over 30 years. Everything we do comes down to one thing: to help people in their journey off the streets. No matter how long it takes, we’ll be here, every step of the way. Helping someone get a bed isn’t enough on its own. The traumas people carry with them require intensive support to help them rebuild their lives. We walk with people on their journey off the streets. From the bottom of our heart, thank you
A Hidden Talent brings joy to our centre

Every Wednesday afternoon we host a music therapy session with Nordoff Robbins at the Beacon and one rainy day, Clive attended. Whilst speaking with him about music we found out that he used to play the clarinet, so the music therapist arranged to get a clarinet ready for the next music session. Together we waited eagerly hoping that he would be able to show up and play.
Barnabus Spring Sleepout, 17th May

Barnabus will be putting on its very first Spring Sleepout on Friday 17th May! We're really excited to be doing one of these communal and thought provoking fundraisers to support people experiencing homelessness on their journey off the streets.
Two Years of Hard Work Pays Off

Ever since his Residents Permit was stolen from him our friends future was very uncertain and he struggled to feel settled when his future in this country seemed uncertain

CLOTHING. FOOD. TOILETRIES. FOUNDATIONS FOR A NEW LIFE

Please support our work with donations of the items we are short of but need to run our services everyday. You can also support us through ordering urgently needed items online to be delivered to our door.
Volunteer with us

Our wonderful volunteers are the heart of what we do and without them, we couldn’t do the work we do to get people housed. We have volunteers from all over Greater Manchester, as well as Cheshire and Lancashire, all age groups and all walks of life.
Homelessness in Manchester

If you’ve walked the streets of Manchester, you’ve almost certainly passed by a rough sleeper. In fact, you’ve probably noticed that there are more people living and sleeping out on the streets. In 2010, the official rough sleeper figure was 7. In 2018, it was 94. Unfortunately, we know that in reality, the number is much higher. Please read on to find out more about homelessness in our city.
Dragon Boat Race, Salford Quays, 11th May 2024

Join our Barnabus team at Salford Quays for another fantastic sponsored Dragon Boat race across the dock. Have fun and at the same time help people on their journey from the streets and into a home for good.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We currently have the following vacancies
I'M HOMELESS AND I NEED HELP

Barnabus helps adults who are homeless – whether you’re living on the streets, in temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness. If you have a family with dependents under the age of 18 or are under 18 yourself, we recommend that you contact your local authority immediately.
How we're helping

The stress and anxiety people can suffer when they are homeless means they often feel afraid to reach out and taking that small step towards getting help can seem like a mammoth task. That’s why our team is there to help from the start, giving tailored support and advice every single step of the way.
Our history

It all started in 1991 with one couple, some sandwiches and a flask of hot coffee. Walking the streets of Manchester, our founder Peter Green could not believe that there were people on his doorstep who had nothing. So, with a little help from his Christian faith, he set out to do something. Luckily, Peter and his wife Beryl had plenty of love – and sandwiches – to share.
Great Manchester Run, Sunday 26th May, 2024

We love this supporting our sponsored runners at this event. Set your self the personal goal of taking part in one of Europe's biggest 10km races and raising funds to change the lives of people without a home and we will do all we can to support you.
GETTING OFF THE STREETS TAKES MANY STEPS. WE’LL BE THERE FOR EVERY ONE OF THEM.

We host a range of social, creative and skill-based afternoon activities to improve self-confidence and wellbeing. They’re all held at our Beacon Support Centre.