Ricky Hatton Expand Ricky ‘Hitman’ Hatton, Mancunian legend and two time World Champion Heavyweight Boxing champion, wanted to do something for the homeless he saw in Manchester city centre. When he accompanied Evander Holyfield on a visit to our drop in in 2014, he met our friends, who touched his heart. Since then Ricky has raised our profile, fundraised for us as well as donating what looks like most of Asda’s stock when he delivers practical items to the drop in centre.
Jazmine Franks Expand Jazmine started to volunteer at Barnabus when she was best known as Esther Bloom on Hollyoaks. She is also an accomplished power lifter having represented Great Britain at international competitions, so we don’t know how she managed to fit in coming to volunteer too! Jazmine has a real heart for our friends and has raised our profile and jumped out of a plane to raise funds for us! During a break from acting we were blessed to have Jazmine join Barnabus as a Session Leader at our Beacon Support Centre, she was amazing in this role bringing her energy and warm heart to Barnabus every day. She has now returned to acting but is still volunteering and returning to her role as a patron.