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Emmaus Bristol is a charity for formally homeless people, part of the worldwide Emmaus Movement and a member of the Emmaus UK Federation. The purpose of Emmaus is to provide a home, work and support for destitute and homeless people in a supportive community.

People are accepted for who they are and valued for the contribution they can make. The work of Emmaus involves taking unwanted household items, restoring where necessary and selling on to support the community. The objective of every Emmaus community is to become self supporting through its industry.

Each Companion (former homeless person) who joins is given their own ensuite room in our newly developed Shaftesbury House, a small allowance and all living expenses paid for. Shaftesbury House has 18 Companion rooms, a dining/ living room, TV room and community office. In addition there is staff accomodation. Every Companion has to work a 40 hour week in the workshop or helping out in the community.

Our work contributes to the protection of the environment by diverting household items away from land-fill sites. In addition we strive to operate in a way which reduces carbon emmissions. Our building at Shaftsbury House has a high insulation rating and has solar water heating panels to reduce energy consumption.

You can get involved in Emmaus by:

• Donating your unwanted household goods
• Coming to our friendly workshop and picking up a bargain
• Telling your friends about Emmaus Bristol
• Volunteering your time to Emmaus Bristol
• Making a donation

Making a donation is easy, please contact us if you wish to make a donation and we will send you a form which allows us to reclaim tax under the Gift Aid scheme.

Household items - deliveries and collections can be arranged if necessary.

If you have a community fair/fate and would like us to participate contact us with the details so we can bring our stall.

If you want to come along to our workshop the opening times are:

Monday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am - 4:30pm