Emmaus Mossley is a charity that supports people who have experienced homelessness by providing them with a home, companionship, tailored support and work opportunities. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; our support is longer term. Working together, we give people stability, confidence, experience and life-changing opportunities.
Within the Emmaus Mossley community and social enterprise, we harness everyone’s potential to help them discover options for a better future. Our community is home for upto 26 people at any given time, with each person supported to build their confidence, self-esteem, skills and work experience to achieve their goals.
Our charity
At the heart of Emmaus Mossley is our companions – the people we support. Our charity’s main focus is on providing people with a stable home and tailored support to unlock options for a better future. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity to contribute to society has a really beneficial impact on our companions.
Emmaus Mossley is an independent local charity that is governed by a board of trustees who all live, work or are invested in the improvement of Tameside, Oldham and its surrounding communities. Whilst our work is focused locally, we are also proud and active members of the Emmaus UK federation, Emmaus Europe and Emmaus International.
Our community
Nestled in the Tame Valley, Emmaus Mossley’s community home has 26 en-suite bedrooms and shared spaces including a kitchen, a large dining and living room, garden and gym. Our resident companions benefit from a package of support and regular social interaction with fellow companions, staff, volunteers, trustees and Emmaus supporters. Our companions are also encouraged to get involved in solidarity projects and initiatives in the wider community.
Our social enterprise
The large Emmaus Mossley Secondhand Superstore is our social enterprise where we collect, process and sell a wide range of donated items.
We have our own workshops where donated goods are repaired, refurbished, upcycled or upholstered. Within our social enterprise, companions have the opportunity to acquire new skills, develop existing skills and gain valuable work experience.
Please take the time to find out more about Emmaus Mossley by learning about our history and reading some of the personal stories of our community members, past and present.
