We are proud to be supporting The House of St Barnabas for the second year running, after successfully raising £15,000 in 2022. 

Why The House of St Barnabas?

With our headquarters in Covent Garden, London, everyday our people were struck by the growing number of homeless individuals in the area. Together, we agreed that we wanted to help change this, committing to carry out a number of activities to help raise money and awareness for this remarkable charity. No longer can we sit by and hope someone else will end homelessness – we are dedicated to being part of the solution.

Homeless charity and members' club | The House of St Barnabas (hosb.org.uk)

The House of St Barnabas is a social enterprise and charity that works to support people affected by homelessness back into long-term employment. Their vision is of a future where lasting good work, a secure home and a supportive network are a reality for those affected by homelessness.

Underpinned by their vibrant members’ club in Soho, the Employment Academy provides on site employment and skills training for people who have experienced homelessness.

This is followed by 12 months of progression support to enable sustained change and impact including mentoring, housing support and in-work progression support.

Why The House of St Barnabas exists

Homelessness and unemployment go hand-in-hand: if you don’t have a home, then it follows that it is incredibly difficult to hold down a job. 94% of homeless people are jobless. You’re also much more likely to suffer from life-impacting illnesses: 72% of homeless people are dealing with mental health issues and 56% are living with long-term physical difficulties.

Homelessness is also no respecter of background. It can affect any one of us. Importantly, even those with accommodation are often struggling, especially in London. In-work poverty is increasing, with more people trapped in a cycle of low and insecure pay which means people continue to be at risk of homelessness. The House of St Barnabas exists to help people to prosper in paid employment, enabling them to break their cycle of homelessness and social exclusion.

Please help us support this worthy charity.

Thank you in advance,   

The Redgrave team