Live with us
Become a companion or find out about our affordable family homes.
Shop with us
Find our shop locations and hours, and our eBay store or Vinted for pre-loved treasures.
Help us
Help us support people out of homelessness. Donate money, furniture, clothes, or your time!
Who we are
Emmaus Bristol helps people out of homelessness and poverty.
We provide a home, support, training and work experience for up to 30 formerly homeless adults (known as companions) in Bristol as well as family homes for those in housing need, and move-on homes.
Companions help to run our social enterprises, gaining work experience and skills to get them into future employment. We have two shops, eBay and Vinted stores, and a warehouse to collect, sort, upcycle and sell donated pre-loved furniture, clothes and household items. Emmaus Bristol also has a business incubator for small businesses, charities and social enterprises and two eco holiday 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.
Stories
A companion and refugee
I came to this country in 2000, on the last day in December. I was…
Gianni’s story
In summer 2024, Gianni moved into his own place in a local almshouse for people…
Kevin’s story
I’ve never had my own place, but now I have, I just can’t believe it….
Kevin’s story
My life before coming to Emmaus was very stressful being homeless. I had lived with…
Sean’s story
I recently joined Emmaus Bristol after spending three and a half years at Emmaus Brighton,…
Luke’s story
I’ve lived at Emmaus Bristol for about two years now. Emmaus is always there if…
