Back in August this year, Dave* came to us looking for support. Despite working full-time, he had been sleeping in the train station at Manchester Airport, with nowhere to call home. Read more
We knew Ricky as an Ambassador for Barnabus, a much loved warm hearted and incredibly generous person. Read more
‘I just want to do it to give a bit of hope to people. Don’t feel like you can’t do it, like you can’t make a change. Speak to somebody and have faith in yourself. The life you can have is amazing’. 10 years after leaving the streets and addiction behind Steve has a loving wife and two children that are the centre of his life. He is now getting ready to climb Ben Nevis to raise money for Barnabus who helped him on his journey of recovery 11 years ago. This is his story. Read more
Just two weeks ago Fred was working part time whilst he studied, he was just months away from finishing a two year college course. Suddenly, he found himself on the streets at risk of losing it all. Read more
The journey off the streets is long. Here’s what our supporters and team have been doing to help.
Recovery is rarely a straight path, especially when homelessness and addiction are part of the story. Leanne's journey shows just how important it is to have support available when someone is finally ready to accept it. Read more
The Renters Rights Act is the biggest change in housing law in a generation. It aims to make the lives of renters better by improving their housing stability and housing quality. You can read about what's changed and what does it mean for you and for Barnabus? Read more
Stanley has been accessing Barnabus’ services at our Beacon support centre since September 2024. Prior to this, he had experienced six years of rough sleeping in Manchester, with only intermittent periods of sofa surfing between friends and family. His homelessness began following a relationship breakdown and over time he developed a significant dependency on alcohol, which further impacted his physical health and stability. Read more
We first met Lily and Peter several years ago after they were granted refugee status. While this was a major step forward, it also brought sudden instability. As they were no longer eligible to remain in Home Office accommodation, they quickly found themselves facing homelessness, unsure where they would sleep from one night to the next. Read more
Terry* arrived at Barnabus two years ago while sleeping rough and living with the effects of a serious brain injury that had never been properly recognised or supported. His confusion, memory loss, emotional distress and difficulty maintaining safe relationships were not simply behaviours; they were symptoms of a condition that left him extremely vulnerable to exploitation and isolation. Read more
Finn is a father, a former chef and someone who, for many years, lived a stable and consistent life with his family. Today, he is also someone rebuilding after years of homelessness. Read more
Every day we see people taking steps forward, only to find new barriers waiting for them. At Barnabus, our work often begins at these critical moments but sometimes it comes at a time when those we support are at real risk of falling through the gaps. Read more
Tom was struggling and living on the cusp of homelessness. After a violent threat Tom fled his home in Wales. He left his rental property and most of his possessions without a plan of what to do next. Read more
Sean is a former member of the armed forces who dedicated years of his life to serving others. But after leaving the military, he faced a difficult transition. Struggles with PTSD and the breakdown of important personal relationships left him vulnerable and eventually he became homeless on the streets of Manchester. Read more
Before coming to Barnabus, Andre was struggling to cope in his own accommodation. He was living in a privately rented shared house and was falling behind on his rent. He was struggling with his mental health and lost confidence within himself. Following the sudden and devastating loss of multiple family members, he had experienced significant trauma and grief. Without the right support in place, Andre turned to alcohol as a way of managing his pain. Read more
Last week, the government launched its National Plan to End Homelessness. As temperatures continue to drop and desperation for people rough sleeping on our streets rises, this plan feels like a glimpse of new hope. Read more