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Emmaus UK welcomes new government homelessness strategy

Emmaus UK welcomes new government homelessness strategy

Our statement on the 2025 Budget

Our statement on the 2025 Budget

More Than a Roof: How Emmaus helped Rhys rebuild his life

More Than a Roof: How your donation to Emmaus can help rebuild lives this Christmas

Building sustainable futures together: Emmaus National Assembly 2025

Building sustainable futures together: Emmaus National Assembly 2025

Emmaus UK welcomes new homelessness minister Alison McGovern

Emmaus UK welcomes new homelessness minister Alison McGovern

Has the government delivered with its Civil Society Covenant?

Has the government delivered with its Civil Society Covenant?

Make it with Emmaus: Leighann’s story

Make it with Emmaus: Leighann’s story

Make it with Emmaus: Costi’s story

Make it with Emmaus: Costi’s story

Which charity shops are open on Sunday?

Which charity shops are open on Sunday?

Government spending review: a transformational step forward for affordable housing and ending homelessness

Government spending review: a transformational step forward for affordable housing and ending homelessness

Emmaus UK Welcomes Major Boost for Affordable Housing in Spending Review

Emmaus UK Welcomes Major Boost for Affordable Housing in Spending Review

Volunteers’ Week 2025: Celebrating their impact at Emmaus

Volunteers' Week 2025: Celebrating their impact at Emmaus

Big Marathon Month 2025: 31 days of miles and smiles

Big Marathon Month 2025: 31 days of miles and smiles

Emmaus UK welcomes Supported Housing Act but highlights concerns about impact on providers

Emmaus UK welcomes Supported Housing Act but highlights concerns about impact on providers

Shaping the Supported Housing Act through lived experience

Shaping the Supported Housing Act through lived experience

5 things Emmaus UK has called for in response to the government’s new Civil Society Covenant

5 things Emmaus UK has called for in response to the government’s new Civil Society Covenant

Former Debenhams store reopens as one of UK’s largest charity shops

Former Debenhams store reopens as one of UK’s largest charity shops

‘To solve homelessness, we must dare to demand a fairer society’

‘To solve homelessness, we must dare to demand a fairer society’

Emmaus UK ensures lived experience is at the heart of new supported housing legislation

Emmaus UK ensures lived experience is at the heart of new supported housing legislation

Emmaus renews calls for urgent action as national rough sleeping stats show 20% rise

Emmaus renews calls for urgent action as national rough sleeping stats show 20% rise

New report shows huge surge in numbers supported by Emmaus

New report shows huge surge in numbers supported by Emmaus

Half of Emmaus communities welcome MP visits since General Election

Half of Emmaus communities welcome MPs since General Election

‘Substandard supported housing made me homeless’

'Substandard supported housing made me homeless': Story highlights need for reform

Homelessness campaigner and BBC Radio 2 quizmaster made Ambassador of Emmaus UK

Homelessness campaigner and BBC Radio 2 quizmaster made Ambassador of Emmaus UK

‘Emmaus has changed my life’: Supporters urged to donate to Emmaus Christmas Appeal

'Emmaus has changed my life': Supporters urged to donate to Emmaus Christmas Appeal

Give the gift of a fresh start – Sir Terry Waite launches Emmaus Christmas Appeal

Give the gift of a fresh start - Sir Terry Waite launches Emmaus Christmas Appeal

Launch of Emmaus Quality Standards mark a new era for supported housing

Launch of Emmaus Quality Standards marks a new era for supported housing

Emmaus expresses ‘deep concern’ over potential cost of National Insurance increase

Emmaus expresses 'deep concern' over potential cost of National Insurance increase

Emmaus charities celebrate Walk of Kindness success as nearly £50k raised

Emmaus charities celebrate Walk of Kindness success as nearly £50k raised

Our statement on the Budget

Our statement on the Budget

Building solutions provider wienerberger partners with Emmaus UK to take action on homelessness

Building solutions provider wienerberger partners with Emmaus UK to take action on homelessness

Homelessness and housing take centre stage at Labour and Conservative party conferences

Homelessness and housing take centre stage at Labour and Conservative party conferences

Co-chair of parliamentary ending homelessness group backs Emmaus manifesto

Co-chair of parliamentary ending homelessness group backs Emmaus manifesto

Emmaus showcases the power of partnerships at National Assembly

Emmaus showcases the power of partnerships at National Assembly

Emmaus charities come together for Walk of Kindness

Emmaus charities come together for Walk of Kindness

Cross-party MPs receive a warm welcome at Emmaus communities

Cross-party MPs receive a warm welcome at Emmaus communities

Emmaus UK statement on riots and racist attacks

Our statement on recent riots and racist attacks across the UK

Support the Emmaus summer appeal and change someone’s life

Support the Emmaus summer appeal and change someone's life

Cadent and Emmaus celebrate 2.5 years of partnership

Cadent and Emmaus celebrate over two years of an "incredible" partnership

King’s Speech 2024: What does it mean for homelessness? Read our analysis of the key plans as set out in the announcement here

King's Speech 2024: What does it mean for homelessness? Read our analysis of the key plans as set out in the announcement here

Emmaus UK reiterates condemnation and shock at deplorable acts by international Emmaus founder

Emmaus UK reiterates condemnation and shock at deplorable acts by international Emmaus founder

Schoolboy Billy marks two years of sleeping outdoors for Emmaus

Schoolboy Billy marks two years of sleeping outdoors for Emmaus

Emmaus welcomes new Labour government’s pledge to ‘put Britain back on track on ending homelessness’

Emmaus welcomes new Labour government's pledge to ‘put Britain back on track on ending homelessness’

General Election 2024: Where do the main parties stand on taking action on homelessness?

General Election 2024: Where do the main parties stand on taking action on homelessness?

Everyone’s welcome to find a home and community at Emmaus – Pride Month 2024

Everyone’s welcome to find a home and community at Emmaus - Pride Month 2024

International fragrance house doubles support for Emmaus with £100,000 donation

International fragrance house doubles support for Emmaus with £100,000 donation

Emmaus launches manifesto calling for urgent government action on homelessness

Emmaus launches manifesto calling for urgent government action on homelessness

Rebuilding mental health with Emmaus after the trauma of homelessness

Rebuilding mental health with Emmaus after the trauma of homelessness

Shadow Minister visits Emmaus Bristol

Shadow Minister discovers the work of Emmaus during community visit

Meet our runners – 2024 London Marathon

"I'm running to show solidarity for people experiencing homelessness."

Emmaus UK joins forces with charities urging the Government to rethink Criminal Justice Bill

Emmaus UK joins forces with charities urging the Government to rethink Criminal Justice Bill

New annual report shows one new person every sixty minutes is supported by Emmaus

New annual report shows one new person every sixty minutes is supported by Emmaus

Tilia Homes announces second year of support for Emmaus

Tilia Homes announces second year of support for Emmaus

Emmaus attends Parliamentary lobby on ending homelessness

Emmaus attends Parliamentary lobby on ending homelessness

New Emmaus film in the finals of the Charity Film Awards

New Emmaus film in the finals of the Charity Film Awards

Emmaus responds to “shocking” new homelessness figures showing a 27% rise in rough sleeping

Emmaus responds to “shocking” new homelessness figures showing a 27% rise in rough sleeping

Emmaus joins call for the Chancellor to address ‘dire’ financial situation facing homelessness services

Emmaus joins call for the Chancellor to address ‘dire’ financial situation facing homelessness services

Emmaus unites for Day of Action

Emmaus unites for Day of Action

Emmaus President Sir Terry Waite supports Uprising of Kindness

Emmaus President Sir Terry Waite supports Uprising of Kindness

Emmaus companions to brave a Big Sleep Out

Emmaus companions to brave a Big Sleep Out

How you can join the campaign to #BeMoreKind

How you can join the campaign to #BeMoreKind

Join the Emmaus Uprising of Kindness

Join the Emmaus Uprising of Kindness

European assembly unites and inspires

European assembly unites and inspires

Vote for new Emmaus film in international charity awards

Vote for new Emmaus film in international charity awards

Bolton Wanderers match supports Emmaus

Bolton Wanderers match supports Emmaus

Emmaus welcomes Her Majesty The Queen

Emmaus welcomes Her Majesty The Queen

Get ready for Christmas with SOCKSHOP and Emmaus.

Get ready for Christmas with SOCKSHOP and Emmaus.

Emmaus UK President Sir Terry Waite speaks about his empathy with people experiencing homelessness

Emmaus UK President Sir Terry Waite speaks about his empathy with people experiencing homelessness

Sir Terry Waite celebrates knighthood honour with Emmaus companions

Sir Terry Waite celebrates knighthood honour with Emmaus companions

Emmaus UK against plans to criminalise rough sleeping in tents

Emmaus UK against plans to criminalise rough sleeping in tents

Black History Month 2023

Black History Month 2023

Advent of Change 2023

Advent of Change 2023

Recycle Week 2023

Recycle Week 2023

Emmaus UK CEO issues stark warning on homelessness at National Assembly

Emmaus UK CEO issues stark warning on homelessness at National Assembly

Homelessness Matters podcast season two launches 10 October 2023

Homelessness Matters podcast season two launches 10 October 2023

Emmaus to benefit from Coronation Chairs auction

Emmaus to benefit from Coronation Chairs auction 

Remember a Charity Week 2023

Remember Emmaus in your Will

CPL Aromas makes £50,000 donation to support Emmaus’s work

Communities enhance comfort and cut costs in energy efficiency drive

Communities enhance comfort and cut costs in energy efficiency drive

Reaching beyond our communities

Reaching beyond our communities

Gaming for Emmaus Week

Gaming for Emmaus Week

Schoolboy Billy marks one year of camping out

Schoolboy Billy marks one year of camping out

Tilia Homes raises £100,000 for Emmaus UK

Tilia Homes raises £100,000 for Emmaus UK

Number of homeless households in temporary accommodation hits record high

Number of homeless households in temporary accommodation hits record high

Volunteers from Victorian Plumbing help Emmaus community gardens grow

Volunteers from Victorian Plumbing help Emmaus community gardens grow

Help more people survive homelessness

“I’m lucky to have survived homelessness.” Thousands don't.

Emmaus embraces solidarity in federation-wide campaign

Emmaus embraces solidarity in federation-wide campaign

LGBTQ+ and homelessness

LGBTQ+ and homelessness

Sir Terry Waite honoured in King’s first Birthday Honours List

Emmaus UK president, Terry Waite, honoured in King’s first Birthday Honours List

Emmaus joins the first Charity Super.Mkt in the North

Emmaus joins the first Charity Super.Mkt in the North

Jacob’s marathon fundraising effort

Jacob's marathon fundraising effort

Mental Health Awareness Week, 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week, 2023

Freddie Bowlby blog

Engaging with Emmaus this past year has helped teach me the value in community.

Emmaus UK welcomes new Chair

Emmaus UK welcomes new Chair

Meet our runners London Marathon 2023

London Marathon 2023, meet our runners

Community News, Spring 2023

Community news, Spring 2023

Emmaus Mossley launch reuse workshops

Emmaus Mossley launch reuse workshops

Shaun’s move on story

Shaun moves onto a new life

Big Marathon Month 2023

Sign up to Big Marathon Month to help support people experiencing homelessness

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women's Day 2023

Rough sleeping snapshot 2023

Latest figures show 26% increase in rough sleeping in England

Emmaus North East opens free community launderette

Emmaus North East opens free community launderette

Emma launches national partnership with huge donation of mattresses

Emma launches national partnership with huge donation of mattresses

Helping to create the UK’s first charity supermarket

Helping to create the UK’s first charity supermarket

Emmaus joins the country’s first Charity Super.Mkt store

Emmaus joins the country’s first Charity Super.Mkt store

Cadent donate van to homelessness charity

Cadent donate van to homelessness charity

Bunzl Cleaning and Hampton by Hilton Torquay spread some festive cheer

Bunzl Cleaning and Hampton by Hilton Torquay spread some festive cheer

Emmaus SLC welcomes Her Majesty the Queen Consort

Emmaus SLC welcomes Her Majesty the Queen Consort

You can make a difference if you want to do so

You can make a difference if you want to do so

Volunteering at Emmaus Bolton a very worthwhile experience

Volunteering at Emmaus Bolton was a very worthwhile experience and a real eye opener

Emmaus communities honoured with gift from the Queen’s Green Canopy.

Emmaus communities honoured with gift from the Queen’s Green Canopy.

Make a difference with our charity Christmas cards

Make a difference with our charity Christmas cards

The stigmas that stop people accessing support

The stigmas that stop people accessing support

Emmaus podcast Season 1 now live

Advent of Change 2022

Advent of Change 2022

Emmaus UK calls on Conservative leadership candidates to commit to take action on homelessness

Emmaus UK calls on Conservative leadership candidates to commit to take action on homelessness

Superstar Jacob completes epic Big Marathon Month

Big Marathon Month Superstar

Homelessness Matters podcast

Partners in Change celebrate birthday with charity gift to Emmaus

Partners in Change celebrate birthday with charity gift to Emmaus

Cadent graduates visit Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland

Cadent graduates visit Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland

MP and Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds visits Emmaus Oxford

MP and Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds visits Emmaus Oxford

Celebrating Lucie Coutaz

Celebrating Lucie Coutaz

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits Emmaus Mossley

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits Emmaus Mossley

Ukraine appeal

Ukraine appeal

Annual rough sleeping snapshot 2022

Annual rough sleeping snapshot 2022

Vagrancy Act repealed

Government set to repeal law criminalising rough sleeping

688 deaths is 688 too many

688 deaths is 688 too many

Buy Nothing New Day 2021

Buy Nothing New Day 2021

Our 30th anniversary celebrations at Clarence House

Our 30th anniversary celebrations at Clarence House

Emmaus UK welcomes new Chief Executive

Emmaus UK welcomes new Chief Executive

Concerns about the lifting of the eviction ban

Concerns about the lifting of the eviction ban

Emmaus UK 30th Anniversary Founders’ Medal

Emmaus UK 30th Anniversary Founders' Medal

Emmaus UK’s Chief Executive steps down

Emmaus UK’s Chief Executive steps down

International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness

International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day 2021

Annual rough sleeping snapshot

Annual rough sleeping snapshot

Support Emmaus with GiffGaff’s charity phone recycling scheme

Support Emmaus with GiffGaff's charity phone recycling scheme

Bring people in from the cold this winter

Bring people in from the cold this winter

SockShop advent calendar raises more than £17,800 for Emmaus UK

SockShop advent calendar raises more than £17,800 for Emmaus UK

Thank you for all your support this year

Thank you for all your support this year

Deaths of homeless people hit highest levels on record

Deaths of homeless people hit highest levels on record

Christmas Appeal 2020

"It’s emotionally draining, especially at Christmas time when everyone is in the warm with their families."

Buy Nothing New Day

Buy Nothing New Day

World Homeless Day 2020

World Homeless Day 2020

Advent of Change

Advent of Change

Liam’s story

“My problems started when my wife passed away – I gave up."

Emmaus Coventry Trustee wins lifetime achievement award

Emmaus Coventry Trustee wins lifetime achievement award

Why kindness matters now, more than ever

Why kindness matters now, more than ever

Martha’s sponsored hopscotch raises £800 for Emmaus

Martha's sponsored hopscotch raises £800 for Emmaus

Recycle unwanted goods and donate to us with Ziffit

Recycle unwanted goods and donate to us with Ziffit

Coronavirus Emergency Appeal

International Women’s Day 2020

International Women's Day 2020

Winter Appeal 2020

“I was so incredibly lonely on the streets.”

Radio 4 Appeal

Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal presented by Gail Porter goes live on Sunday at 7:54am

“I slept near Victoria Station at Christmas …and I’ve never felt so alone.”

“I slept near Victoria Station at Christmas …and I’ve never felt so alone.”

Emmaus pledges support to End Homelessness Now campaign

Emmaus pledges support to End Homelessness Now campaign

Save money and support Emmaus this Black Friday

Save money and support Emmaus this Black Friday

Royal Parks success for Emmaus runners

Royal Parks success for Emmaus runners

Formerly homeless man thanks Emmaus UK for helping him get his life back on track for World Homeless Day

Formerly homeless man thanks Emmaus UK for helping him get his life back on track

Give back this Christmas as we partner with an innovative advent calendar supporting charities

Salon Emmaus 2019

UK communities take part in Salon Emmaus 2019

Eden dinner marks new charity partnership

Eden dinner marks new charity partnership

14th July 2019

Sainsbury’s staff choose to support Emmaus Glasgow for 150th birthday

Rough sleeping count shows no significant improvement

Rough sleeping count shows no significant improvement

Hidden Heroes – Lifetime Achievement category winner

Hidden Heroes - Lifetime Achievement category winner