Emmaus Bristol

Who we are

Emmaus Bristol helps people out of homelessness and poverty.

We provide a home, support, training and work experience for up formerly homeless men and women (known as Companions) in Bristol as well as family homes for those in housing need, and move-on homes.

Companions volunteer in our social enterprises, gaining work experience and skills to help them into future employment. We have shops, an online store and a warehouse to collect, sort, upcycle and sell donated pre-loved furniture, clothes and household items. We also have two eco treehouse pods for tourists to rent.

We are a local charity, serving Bristol and surrounding areas, and are one of hundreds of Emmaus communities around the world.

Our culture and values

Purpose: We exist to give hope and a sense of belonging to those who have experienced homelessness and poverty

Mission: To empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better whilst using our voice to achieve social change

In Bristol we do this by providing a community of affordable and safe homes, meaningful work experience and training through our Social Enterprises, which in turn provide social and environmental value for our local community.

Respect - for others, ourselves and our environment 

Our Vision: A sustainable world in which everyone has a home and a sense of belonging.

Sharing – our resources, skills, challenges and successes

Openness – to ideas, challenges and to other points of view

Solidarity – helping those in greatest need and opposing injustice

Welcoming – friendly, approachable and inclusive to all