Emmaus Colchester supports people to work their way out of homelessness.

Emmaus Colchester provides a home and meaningful work in a social enterprise for as long as someone needs it.

You can make a difference, by donating, getting involved or visiting one of our shops.

Welcome to Emmaus Colchester

Emmaus Colchester provides a home and meaningful work for up to 31 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. Our purpose-built community offers a comfortable home, while our shops, online store, house clearance business and warehouse, provide work and generate the funding to keep our community going.

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Our stories

George's Story

When you sit on a bed you didn’t have 24 hours before and you sleep properly first time in months – everything starts to feel better

Michael's Story

The support at Emmaus has helped make me a better person and the team continue to help guide me to make better decisions

Chris' Story

For the first time in my life, I know what I want to do and what my purpose is. That’s thanks to the support of Emmaus

Our Online Shop

Every penny we receive in our shops goes towards helping support our companions and their onward journey to positive outcomes.

Shop our online store and support us from the comfort of your own home!

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I feel as though I’m making a difference to my life now and with the help of Emmaus and counselling sessions, I have begun to look to the future.

Daniel, Emmaus Colchester Companion

I think the best thing Emmaus has given me, is the opportunity to grow into myself.

Genesis, Emmaus Colchester Companion

When you turn the hot shower on, your hair is softer, you sit on a bed you didn’t have 24 hours before and you sleep on a bed for the first time in months – everything starts to feel better

George, Emmaus Companion