Welcome to Emmaus Gloucestershire!

Emmaus Gloucestershire is home to 22 Companions. We tackle the problems of homelessness by offering people a home, work and a sense of belonging. Companions, as residents are called, regain dignity, build self-esteem and learn skills through living together and working on the Community's reuse business and solidarity projects.

The Community Home was opened in 2001, having purchased and renovated a former nurses’ home with grants from Emmaus UK and other donors, and was home to 16 Companions. Each individual has his or her own room, with shared bathrooms, communal dining and living rooms. We have a large fenced-in garden with a patio area. In 2006/07 we converted two staff apartments to form seven new bedrooms which have enabled us to increase the number of Companions to 22. We also renovated all the bathrooms and redecorated the house. This work was self-financed by funds generated from our social enterprise activities.

Our business activities include a second-hand furniture warehouse in Gloucester, charity shops in Nailsworth and Cheltenham, eBay, and building orthopedic aids for the County Council.

With the support of the general public for donations and purchasing second-hand goods, we continue to work towards self-sufficiency and helping others in need.

The more you help us the more we help others!

Our Shops

Central to the success of our community are the generous gifts and donations from the general public. You can support your local Emmaus community by donating items or by grabbing a bargain at one of our three Emmaus shops.

To arrange a collection of donated items, please call 01452 413095.

GLOUCESTER SECOND-HAND FURNITURE WAREHOUSE:
Chequers Road, Gloucester GL4 6PN, 01452 413095

NAILSWORTH CHARITY SHOP
The Old Coop, Market St, Nailsworth GL6 OBX, 01453 835036

CHELTENHAM SHOP
18/19 Henrietta Street,Cheltenham, GL50 4AA, 01242 269734

We also sell items on eBay if you would prefer to buy online.

Read more about supporting our shops by donating or buying.