At Barnabus, we believe that everyone deserves a better tomorrow. We know the journey off the streets isn’t easy, but we’ll stand by your side every step of the way. 

Barnabus is at heart a Christian charity. We want to share God’s love by giving hope and support to those who really need it.

We believe that everybody has the right to live in their own home, the right to have friends and family who care, and the right to have a purpose in life. Most of all, we believe that everybody has a right to love. We believe that every person is able to transform their lives with a helping hand from us, and from other organisations in Manchester. We believe that everyone is equal in the eyes of God, so we treat each and every person we meet as an individual. This means giving them tailored support and the power to make their own choices.

Our Board of Trustees are Christians who seek God’s will in all we do. The CEO and Senior Management team are Christians who have been called to help those in need – to give them love, hope and support.

NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE WE WILL ALWAYS BE HERE

Our founders saw first-hand the rising levels of homelessness in Manchester. In 1991, they sought to do something about it – sharing sandwiches, hot coffee, and love to those in need. 

Their wish to rebuild lives began to quickly spread. In 1992, Maranatha Community donated a double-decker bus to help us with our aim – which is where the unique spelling of our name came from. 

These beginnings are an important part of our history. But for a sustainable future, we knew that refuge from the cold and personal support would be vital. So, in 2000, we said our farewells to the bus that started it all and opened the Beacon. 

What started with a few sandwiches and a flask of coffee has now grown into a support centre. People can access warm meals, a shower, fresh clothing, NHS medical care, and one-to-one support. 

Since we opened our doors, we’ve encouraged thousands of people to find a new path – going beyond offering food or a bed, and helping them move into a place they can call home. We’ve also partnered with the likes of Authentic Foods and Bowmer + Kirkland to support people back into work. 

Of course, none of this would be possible without the generosity and compassion of our staff, volunteers, and trustees. We cannot thank them enough for their support.

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