We’re so excited to announce we’re bringing Peter Capaldi LIVE into your homes for the
#HOSBCharityQuiz
!
Save the date NOW: Saturday 9th May 8pm. HoSB members get early ticket access in tomorrow's newsletter. Public tickets on sale 9am 4th May
#PeterCapaldi
#DrWho
#malcolmtucker
"Homelessness Is…" a new campaign to change public perceptions of homelessness and shine a light on all of the different forms of homelessness that exist outside of rough sleeping.
#HomelessnessIs
#HouseOfStBarnabas
Thanks so much to everyone who joined our
#HoSBCharityQuiz
, with extra special thanks to our quiz master Peter Capaldi!
We'll be making the winners announcement tomorrow, so keep an eye on our social media channels... 🤞
We’re excited to announce our new CEO,
@Rosie_Ferg
, she says: “I am hugely excited to join the team and look forward to working with the whole House of St Barnabas community to ensure we do all we can to break the cycle of homelessness.”
Looking for Saturday night entertainment delivered straight to your sofa? Grab one of that last tickets to our
#HoSBCharityQuiz
, hosted by
Peter Capaldi!
You can look forward to two hours of entertainment, including rounds on Dr Who and The Thick Of It.
We’re excited to welcome
@RichardTaunt
, founder of
@kscopehealth
, to the House as the new Chair of our Trading Company and Deputy Chair of our charity.
Bringing with him his experience and passion for working with others to build a future which is kind, connected, and joyful.
We're on
@BBCNews
, talking about how we support people affected by homelessness into lasting paid work through our unique social enterprise members club.
Listen to Sarah and Thomas tell their stories, & find out a little bit more about what we do, here:
Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice.
We’ve supported hundreds of people over the last 10 years who have been forced into rough sleeping or living in unsuitable and temporary accommodation. Not one of them chose homelessness.
Read our statement, here:
We're re-opening on August 20th at 9am 🎉🎉🎉
More on the dates and details for your diaries, here:
Massive thanks to all our members and supporters for sticking with us these last few months.
We can't wait to see you again.
We’re back! We’re so excited to see you this week, and we want to say a BIG thank you for your patience (and support) whilst we’ve got the House up and running post-fire.
Everyone at the House of St Barnabas was saddened to hear about the death of Andrew Weatherall.
Andrew was one of our founding members. He gave us support, encouragement and music since we opened our doors in 2013.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We’ll miss him.
We have the green light, and we’ll be OPEN from midday on Tuesday 8th May. Thank you so much for your support and patience over the last few weeks, we really appreciate it. We can’t wait to welcome you all back.
There are still a *few* tickets left for the
#HoSBCharityQuiz
hosted by founding member Peter Capaldi.
@TimeOutLondon
tips it as one of the top things to do this week, and we think we agree. 😉
#Whoknew
that today is Social Enterprise Day!
Social Enterprise are like traditional businesses that aim to make a profit but it’s what they do with their profits that sets them apart – reinvesting or donating it to create positive social change.
Huge thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, took part and made a donation to help our charitable work. There's lots more info about what we do, here:
#HoSBCharityQuiz
We are open! 🎉
We are ready and raring to welcome you and up to five guests back INSIDE the House for a summer of reconnection, celebration, and a host of exciting events!
We can't wait to have you back...
Book now to grab your favourite spot👉
We are proud to announce a new partnership with family run food business
@Thomas_Franks_
Our shared food vision celebrates British produce from small, regional suppliers, which you’ll see on our food menus and in the drinks we serve you.
We can’t wait for you to try it!
News we LOVE to share!
A graduate from our 15th Employment Preparation programme has secured her first ever paid job as a commis chef with
@Fullers
, through
@apavementaway
.
She completed her work experience at HoSB in the kitchen and we couldn't be more proud!
We are SO happy that from April 12th the largest private Garden in Soho - ours - is open!
Huge thanks to our members and friends for your ongoing support. We can't wait to see you all very soon.
Members, book your spot in the Garden here:
We're on
@BBCNews
, talking about how we support people affected by homelessness back lasting paid work through our unique social enterprise members club.
Listen to Sarah and Thomas tell their stories, and find out a little bit more about what we do, here:
"Soho has historically been a place of refuge & an area where new chapters of people’s lives can be written. It's an area that thrives on creativity and celebrates difference. The House of St Barnabas encapsulates many of these 'Soho' qualities." -
@clarelynchred
, Founding Member
A rainbow beams over Soho today! We are so proud to be part of this community and its history. It's a privilege to be in such company; let's remember that together we can change the world.
#PrideInLondon
🌈
We're Back!
From Wednesday 2nd December we’re able to open to members, guests and for private hire. Keep an eye out for a few festive treats and don't forget about our Courtyard Garden.
We'll be opening the same hours as pre-lockdown
We're excited to announce that we're licensed for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and receptions.
Tie the knot and then celebrate with your friends and family in our hidden gem in the heart of Soho.
"It's been a long time since I said I was happy. I've never been happier in my life and I would attribute most of that to The House of St Barnabas."
- Thomas, graduate of our
#Employment
Preparation Programme
To learn more about Thomas' journey head to:
The team are full steam ahead getting ready to re-open. Spoiler: we'll be ready soon, but are incorporating lots of exciting new changes, so won't be open by July 4th.
Read more about what we're doing, and some changes we're making to the club, here:
MASSIVE congratulations to the new graduates of our twelfth Employment Preparation Programme. From all of us here, you have so much to be proud of and to celebrate!
It is with great sadness that we announce that the House of St Barnabas has begun the process of winding up and is closed with immediate effect. Thank you to everyone who made our community so special. Please see how our full statement here:
Whilst we were closed for Lockdown 2.0, our friends at
@LibertyLondon
were brightening up the Bazelgette Room and giving the Garden Room a new lease of life.
On your next visit be sure to explore the House to find some interior design surprises...
News we love to share!
A graduate from our twelfth programme who secured work at the
@royalacademy
, has now secured a three-year tenancy through
@dolphinliving
and has moved into their new flat. Very happy times!
Come inside 🏠
We're excited to welcome members inside from May 17th!
In 2020,
@LibertyLondon
supported us to create new looks in our Soho Room, Bazalgette Room and Garden Room. We can’t wait to show them off.
Members, your indoor booking info is here:
We loved hosting Sir Kenneth Branagh at the House for an exclusive photoshoot and interview with
@TheSTMagazine
in our Bazalgette room 👉
All of our rooms are available to hire for photography. For enquiries, get in touch via our website.
📸Pal Hanson
1/3 members’ club, 1/3 charity, 1/3 gallery, 1/3 event hub, all working together to break the cycle of
#homelessness
. No, we don’t follow rules - even those of fractions!
The Bank Holiday is almost over (thumbs down) but WE’RE OPENING AGAIN TOMORROW (thumbs up). We’ll be open from midday, and have some surprises in store to say thank you for sticking with us these past weeks.
🎄"I'm delighted to be throwing my annual festive knees-up at the house again this year - not only a beautiful space, dripping in incredible art - but perfect for yuletide, late-night shenanigans.
-
@Goldierocks
#HeardAtHoSB
We're on
@BBCLondonNews
on BBC 1 at 6.30pm.
Tune in to hear from
@Rosie_Ferg
and graduates from our Employment Academy talk about the club, how we've managed through lock down and the work we're doing to support people affected by homelessness.
We’re so excited for the graduation of EIGHTEEN participants in our Employment Preparation Programme this week. Whilst we’ve been busy getting the House up and running after the fire, they’ve been working really hard on programme.
We are full steam ahead getting ready to re-open. Spoiler: we'll be ready soon, but are incorporating lots of exciting new changes, so aren't able to open, yet.
Read more about what we're doing, and some changes we're making to the club, here:
Our very own Director of Engagement,
@Gilliantalking
has been selected as a member of the
@MayorofLondon
's new commission for diversity.
15 have been chosen to ensure history is reflected accurately across London.
#PublicRealmLDN
Today we celebrate the graduation of 15 wonderful individuals! Congratulation to you for all the hard work you have put into our Employment Preparation Programme. We are all so proud of you.
Congratulations to the newly announced winner of the
@winterprideuk
awards 2018, Sam Wingate (
@mrwingatelondon
) for his outstanding work titled 'Grindr Quilt'.
Out of 700 submissions from across the world and 16 other incredible finalists, the competition was extremely tough.
The pictures of our last graduation have arrived and we're super excited to relive the day. It was such a beautiful day filled with pride and positivity.
For more info about our work click here:
Today the House was brimming with pride at the dedication these brave participants have put into our programme. What wonderful characters we have had the pleasure of supporting over the last 8 weeks! SeenAtHoSB
Introducing Lost & Foundry! A collaboration between
@Fontsmith
&
@MCSaatchiLondon
. This collection of 7 bespoke
#fonts
is inspired by the crumbling signs of
#Soho
. All sales help fund our work to support people affected by homelessness into lasting work.
We're very happy to announce that one of our graduates has secured work as a catering assistant in a local primary school. This is a great role for our graduate, who completed their work experience in our kitchen during the programme!
We have been continuing our work to break the cycle of homelessness throughout the challenges of 2020. This includes providing a listening ear to over 100 past participants.👂
Help us to make sure nobody is left behind by donating what you can:
When did you last feel encouraged?
Charlie Dark, founder of
@rundemcrew
, delivered our inaugural St Barnabas Address just over a month ago, and his words of encouragement are still ringing in our ears.
Visit our blog to get a taste of evening.
Oh no
@HoStBarnabas
the news about the fire damage is terrible. Lovely of
@GrouchoClubSoho
and
#theivy
to let us in while repairs done but I’ll miss all the lovely staff .....
We're sharing the stories of people with a lived experience of homelessness.
Our exhibition 'Homelessness Is...' features artworks from our Employment Academy graduates highlighting the complexity of homelessness.
Read more, here: