On Monday 9 October, the Emmaus Bradford board of trustees took the very difficult decision to initiate the closure of the Emmaus Bradford charity. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the charity over the years. Find out more here.
This heart-breaking decision was carefully considered by all trustees and has been made following an intensive period of review, analysis and consultation. Multiple factors have contributed to the very challenging position we find ourselves in, amongst which the COVID pandemic and rising operating costs due to the cost-of-living crisis have played their part. Having exhausted numerous alternative options, unfortunately the board have reached the conclusion that this is the only viable way forward.
We are now fully focused on managing the closure of the Emmaus Bradford charity, social enterprise and community building in an orderly and appropriate manner. Our immediate priority has been to our people and we have worked to ensure our companions have found new homes. We have also supported staff with finding new roles. Our charity will continue to trade until Friday 22 December, and any funds raised will go towards providing a home and individual support to our remaining companions.
The Emmaus Bradford board of trustees would like to give sincere thanks to all those who have contributed to our charity. So many people, partners and supporters have enabled us to achieve our aim of helping people who have experienced homelessness, providing them with support to a better future. We are extremely grateful to and very proud of all Emmaus Bradford companions, volunteers, staff and trustees, past and present.
If you are facing homeless please contact Bradford Council here or by calling 01274 435999 If you are homeless and have nowhere to sleep, outside of office hours please phone : 01274 381999.
If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough in Bradford, you can contact No Second Night Out in the following ways:
