Rugby
Contact: Julie Barratt
Welcome to Emmaus Rugby!
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This update has been due for a little while now and there is some positive news to report on our progress. Julie Barratt has been appointed Project Development Manager for this exciting new initiative for Rugby, and began work at the start of June.
As well as an intensive introduction to the work of Emmaus and its culture and ethos, this is a very busy time for us as plans are laid down for the next stage in developing an Emmaus community furniture recycling business. This venture will provide local people with low-cost, high-quality second-hand furniture and other household goods, thereby raising the levels of awareness of Emmaus, and providing a much needed income stream for the future community. In addition, this shop will provide a focal point for volunteer activity and help to enthuse people about our future. Julie is now scoping the area for suitable premises. Watch this space for further details!
Julie's background is in project management, sales, marketing and Public Relations, and this new role with Emmaus marks a departure from Northamptonshire County Council, where she worked in Education and Children's Services for seven years. "As a relative newcomer to Rugby, I have been charmed by the town and impressed by the Trustees of Emmaus Rugby - all of whom are committed to creating a vision of a truly sustainable and totally 'green' recycling business which will benefit our customers, our community and our charity, Emmaus. I am looking forward to working with the Chair, Alec Brown, and the other Trustees to make their vision a reality. The profit from our shop will help homeless people in Rugby to get back on their feet, back into working and once again looking to the future."
Emmaus gives people a bed...and a reason to get out of it
I would be delighted to provide any other information you need, so do please get in touch either by email jbarratt@emmausrugby.org.uk, or telephone 07846 008196. In addition, the Emmaus website is a comprehensive source of information about the charity, and its successes.
Julie Barratt
Project Development Manager
Emmaus Rugby
40 Hillmorton Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV22 5AD