The House of St Barnabas is a charity pledging to break the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion in London. They run a social enterprise, a not-for-profit members’ club, to help the people they support back into lasting paid work. Their Employment Academy offers accredited qualifications, on-site work experience, real job opportunities and mentoring. The House of St Barnabas are seeking to redefine the notion of a members’ club, to challenge stereotypes around the idea of exclusivity and to create a different kind of membership. The club is a creative, socially conscious and vibrant space.

The House of St Barnabas is a Nesta New Radical 2016, has been shortlisted in the final three for the London Homelessness Awards, won the Dot London Social Enterprise Awards in 2015, has been recognised as a Coolbrand for the past three years, and is a London Living Wage Employer. They have also been shortlisted for a Social Enterprise UK award in Employment, Training and Jobs and the Third Sector Awards Brand Development category.

If you would like to find out about how you can support the work of The House of St Barnabas, please get in touch via [email protected] 0207 437 1894 or visit their website www.hosb.org.uk

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