Emmanuel House Needs £75k to Secure Homeless Services

0:00On March 19th, a manual house, a key homelessness charity in Nottingham is making an urgent call for 75,000 pounds by the end of March. This will help them buy their long-time building on Goosgate in the city center for 535,000 pounds total. They've already raised about 460,000 pounds from supporters and their own reserves, leaving just this final gap to secure the property. For 50 years, the center has offered crucial help like meals, showers, clothes, and support to those facing rough sleeping or crisis. Nottingham City Council gave them this rare chance to own the space outright, ensuring long-term stability for their work amid growing needs in the community. The community, demand has surged, with 25,000 visits last year, more than triple the number from two years ago. They served 17,000 meals, gave out 3,000 sets of clothes, provided 2,700 hot showers, and even offered five.

1:00150 haircuts to those in need. Leaders at a manual house say every donation counts, whether it's 5 pounds or more, and small gifts add up through community efforts. They're encouraging people to chip in, share the word, or run quick fundraisers like cake sales to hit the target. Securing the building means protecting these vital services for thousands more in the years ahead, building a stronger safety net right here in. Nottingham.