Barnabus

01/09/2026

A huge thank you to Laltex for supporting our Big Manc Sleep Out!

We’re incredibly grateful for their generous donation of sleeping masks for everyone taking part. It’s fantastic to have businesses getting behind the event and helping us raise awareness of homelessness in Manchester.

On Friday 25 September, we’re asking you to swap your bed for one night and sleep in a safe space of your choice. It’s a simple challenge, but one that can make a real difference.

The Sleep Out is getting closer, so sign up today: https://www.barnabus.org/Event/the-big-manc-sleep-out

31/08/2026

As autumn approaches, we’re getting ready for our Harvest Appeal.

Could your school, church, workplace or community group help us collect some of the everyday essentials our services rely on?

From tins and cereal to tea, coffee and pasta, every donation helps us provide practical support to people experiencing homelessness.

Find out how to get involved: https://www.barnabus.org/Appeal/urban-harvest

28/08/2026

Ready to make a splash for Barnabus?

Spaces are filling up, so don’t miss your chance to get a team together for the Manchester Dragon Boat Festival!

No experience needed - just 17 people, plenty of energy and a £1,700 fundraising target.

Sign up today and help support people experiencing homelessness across Manchester: https://www.barnabus.org/Event/dragon-boat-race

27/08/2026

There’s less than a month to go until The Big Manc Sleep Out! Have you signed up yet?

On Friday 25 September, swap your bed for one night and raise vital funds for Barnabus, helping us support people experiencing homelessness across Manchester.

We have a limited number of free Sleep Out sleeping masks available for participants. If you want to get your hands on one, sign up today!

Click here to register:
https://www.barnabus.org/Event/the-big-manc-sleep-out

26/08/2026

We’re hiring!

We’re looking for passionate people to join the Barnabus team and help make a real difference to people experiencing homelessness and hardship across Manchester.

Our current vacancies include:

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Homelessness Navigator
• Engagement Worker

Could your next role be at Barnabus?

Find out more about our vacancies, download our job packs and how to apply here: https://www.barnabus.org/join-our-team

26/08/2026

Sebastian’s journey out of homelessness hasn’t always been straightforward. After finding himself sleeping rough again, he returned to Barnabus for support.

Today, Sebastian has his own home, is looking for work and is building towards a brighter future.

Read Sebastian’s story: https://www.barnabus.org/Blog/sebastians-journey-back-home

25/08/2026

A huge thank you to Mawadah, Manal and everyone at The Dental Team Manchester for their incredible support of Barnabus.

They kindly offered four people we support free dental treatment, helping them access the oral healthcare they needed, including dentures, crowns and rebuilding damaged teeth. After their treatment plans were completed, they offered to keep our friends on as NHS patients so they can continue with their oral health journeys.

This is just one of the wonderful things they have done to support us. Last year, they also kindly donated dental goodie bags for our Christmas party, filled with useful tips and advice on looking after your teeth.

We’re incredibly grateful for their kindness, care and continued support of the people we work with. 💛

20/08/2026

A proud moment from the team here at Barnabus as one of our friends has shared his story of homelessness with the BBC. He was interviewed on Andy Burnhams new plans for rough sleepers and shared his opinions on the matter.

Click the link to read more:

A man who slept rough in Manchester says the "real work" starts when people leave the streets.

20/08/2026

A huge Thank you to Wilde Hotels for donating an amazing amount of towels to us!

This will help us provide our friends who are experiencing homelessness access clean, essential items, supporting dignity and wellbeing as they take steps towards a more secure future.

Thank you for helping us make a difference! 💛

19/08/2026

This is great news, it will save lives this winter.

However, a roof over someone's head does not end homelessness. What people need is long term intensive supported accommodation beyond Christmas and beyond winter.

We’ll be there for people long past Christmas and we are delighted to announce this morning that we received a grant from the Ending Homelessness In Communities Fund. We’ll use this grant to provide that long term support to help people stay off the streets and leave rough sleeping. From experience we know that this holistic support is what is needed to help people to make that transformative change and leave homelessness behind.

Andy Burnham Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged accommodation for all rough sleepers in England this winter.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4wyzpMA