Would you like to join our community?
Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney are working to end homelessness one person at a time. We provide a home for up to 50 people who have experienced homelessness in our beautiful rural site in Ditchingham, South Norfolk.
We call our residents ‘companions’ and we support them to get back on their feet, recover from trauma and rebuild a positive future.
All companions are given their own furnished bedroom with normal living expenses, toiletries and basic clothing covered. Delicious home-cooked meals are provided in a communal dining room, where companions, staff and volunteers all eat together.
To be offered a place in our community you need to be homeless (not have a home of your own) or be insecurely housed (unable to continue living where you currently live). You’ll also be happy living in a communal setting and working in our community. This means making a positive contribution, working together and respecting the rules.
We support both men and women in shared and gender-specific accommodations. Learn more about our Women’s Project and House here.
Find out more about life in our community here.
To be accepted at Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney, a person has to sign off all benefits with the exception of Housing Benefit. Emmaus claims this to help to support community costs and provide the Emmaus support package.
If you’ve taken a look around our website and think you would like to join the community, here’s what to do next.
- Have a look at some of our stories to get an idea of what Emmaus is all about
- Complete a referral form and send it back to us , email [email protected] or give our team a call on 01986 895444.
Living & Working at Emmaus
We provide long-term, bespoke and tailored support for companions. We work with each individual to identify what’s holding them back and how they can start building towards a positive future. When you are ready to move on, our support team will help you do this in a positive and successful way.
Alongside a home, Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney provides meaningful work opportunities and relevant training opportunities to those living here with us. We help you to gain new skills, expand existing skills and discover new interests through our social enterprises.
We are a non-religious organisation, and we are open to people of all faiths and none. We do, however, live in the former All Hallows Convent which is a beautiful rural environment.
Apply for a room
Apply online: Apply for a room by completing our online application form found here: Get help
Apply by email: Apply for a room by downloading our application form and email the completed form to [email protected]
Get in touch with us: Have a chat with our friendly support team to find out more about our community and charity. Ring us on 01986 895444 or contact [email protected]
