Emmaus communities provide a home and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness, helping them to find a way to move on with their lives.

From house clearances to getting involved with the wider community, we offer a wide range of services.

There are many ways you can support us, from volunteering to donating goods. Your support means that we get to carry on doing what we do best - helping those who need it most.

Celebrating 15 years of Emmaus North East

This year, Emmaus North East celebrates 15 incredible years of changing lives and building a brighter future for those affected by homelessness. Since 2009, we have been dedicated to offering a unique, supportive environment where people can rebuild their lives, regain confidence, and create lasting change.

Over the past 15 years, we’ve helped hundreds of people find stability and purpose. At Emmaus North East, we provide more than just a roof over someone’s head. We offer the opportunity for people to become part of a community, regain skills, and restore their sense of dignity. Our companions live and gain work experience together, supporting the community through social enterprise, from running charity shops to upcycling furniture.

Our impact over the last 15 years

We contribute around £500 worth of essential goods each month to support vulnerable individuals.

Over 6,000 people have benefited from our community launderette.

Over the past decade and a half, we have contributed to sustainability efforts by repurposing, recycling, and reducing waste.

15 years of solidarity

Solidarity is at the heart of everything we do at Emmaus North East. In addition to supporting companions as they rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness, we actively engage in solidarity actions to assist other causes, charities, and community initiatives. Over the past 15 years, we have proudly carried out numerous acts of solidarity, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive impact beyond our immediate community. Here are some examples of our efforts:

2024 We opened a women’s only accommodation for women fleeing domestic abuse
2023 We opened Lucie’s Laundry, a free community launderette
2023 We launched our Community Activators programme, aimed at reducing loneliness and social exclusion
2019 We temporarily fostered Marley, an adorable pup who needed a place to stay
2019 We opened the North East’s first social supermarket

Lucie's Laundry, a free community launderette

Marley, our temporary foster dog!

Lucie's Pantry, a temporary social supermarket

Pledge your support

We need individuals, businesses and partner organisations to give their support to help people affected by homelessness and poverty. There are many ways you can get involved and help Emmaus North East make a difference in our region.

How to pledge