Welcome to Emmaus Colchester

The Emmaus Colchester Community

Emmaus Communities offer homeless people, known as Companions, a home, work and the chance to rebuild their lives in a supportive environment. Our Companions work in the Community's business - collecting and selling second hand furniture and other household goods. They work so that the Community becomes self-sufficient and pays for itself. They also abide by the Emmaus principle of helping others less fortunate than themselves.

We are proud to have accomplished the completion of our Community residence which was opened in August 2008. This could not have been acheived without our funders, the members of the public who donate to, and buy from, our furniture stores, and the efforts of our volunteers, staff and trustees. You can read more here about our building, or follow the links on the left-hand side.

We are delighted to announce that Emmaus Colchester have been named Palladian Press 'CHARITY OF THE YEAR'. Please visit our news pages for a link to their publication.
The Completed Emmaus Colchester Community Building

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Furniture wanted and for sale

April 2009 saw the opening of our new shop in the High Street selling the higher end value of donated goods amd coupled with our existing and thriving warehouse we raise funds towards our project by selling furniture and other household goods, books, clothes, bric-brac and more - all of which are donated to us.

We also give homeless people moving into accommodation essential items of furniture and delivery free of charge in the Colchester area. See news item below for more details.

Many of our other customers are on low incomes and buy cheaply from us so they can furnish their homes with items like beds, wardrobes, settees, chairs and tables and chests of drawers. Please click here for more information about visiting our shop

Too good to throw away?

If you are having a clear-out, please contact us first. Alternatively, just come and browse. Collection and delivery can be arranged.