Invisible Manchester is a social enterprise that works with people who have been affected by homelessness and trains them to become walking tour guides. This will empower them with the opportunity to tell their story and raise awareness about the unprecedented homelessness crisis in Manchester. The tours will invite the public audience to understand more about Manchester’s powerful past and present, whilst simultaneously revealing a personal side of the city affected by homelessness. The aim is twofold; firstly to create a dialogue between the public and people affected by homelessness. Sharing real stories of homelessness will raise awareness about what it actually means to be homeless and encourage people to look at the streets differently. Secondly, to help the tour guides build self-confidence and a proficiency in public speaking. This will give them the opportunity to tell their story, which is so often left invisible. This will hopefully generate active opportunities for the tour guides to expand their horizons.

Manchester based photographer, Emma Boileau, is organising a Charity shooting Day in order to raise funds for Invisible (Manchester). Spaces are going fast! If you cannot book but would like to contribute still, this is your chance to make a donation online.

For more information on her work, visit her website: https://www.emmaboileau.co.uk/