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The club that never joined the club. A different type of member community. Rooted in people, music and culture. Breaking the cycle of homelessness.

Soho, London
Joined April 2010
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
#PeterCapaldi invites YOU to join him at 8pm on the Saturday Bank Holiday! Thank you @Aiannucci @mrchrisaddison #DavidTennant & @StevenWMoffat for your quiz questions 🤓 All funds raised support our work breaking the cycle of homelessness.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
🥁DRUM ROLL PLEASE🥁 The winners of the #HoSBCharityQuiz are:
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House of St Barnabas
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"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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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... 🤞
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
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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.”
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House of St Barnabas
4 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
3 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
5 years
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:
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
8 months
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:
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
NEWS JUST IN: Santa sighted flying over the least naughty House in Soho!!!
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House of St Barnabas
6 years
TV historian @bettanyhughes tells @EveningStandard about some of the capital's hidden gems, and guess what? We're one of them!
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House of St Barnabas
4 years
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. 😉
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House of St Barnabas
4 years
Going on public sale in T-5 minutes; tickets to an exclusive live charity quiz, hosted by #PeterCapaldi on Saturday 9th May, 8pm. Get yours here #PeterCapaldi #LockdownLife #DrWho
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
#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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
8 years
“Having our work commended by #LHA2016 is a very proud & important moment for us, helping us grow to support more pple" @SandraSchembri CEO
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
3 years
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👉
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
So #proud to be flying the rainbow flag for everything it symbolises 💛 Wishing everyone a very happy pride! 🌈 #PrideinLondon   #LoveisLove
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House of St Barnabas
9 years
incredible feather sculptures by @KateMccGwire explore nature & the uncanny, part of #thecollective
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
What could be better than #winning other than winning alongside another amazing #socent ?Congrats @PhilosophyFound #StoryTellers #se100Awards
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
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@SpencerTracyFan @PCapUpdate @PCapaldiNews @DWMtweets @DrWhoOnline @DrWho247 @Malcolmsquotes @Tucker5law @Tempus_Fugit0 Hello, sure! We'll post a link to buy tickets via Eventbrite on Monday. We'll send a link to the quiz to everyone who bought a ticket, we'll be running the quiz on Zoom. You can see more details here, but you won't be able to buy tickets until Monday
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
5 years
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!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
The #language of love: 10 untranslatable words that express what #English can’t via @positivenewsuk
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
3 years
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:
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
Gorgeous photo of our Head of Development @jowedders w/ @Spencer_Kitty & Joe Phelan! We're winners of @WalpoleUK 's Luxury Sustainability!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
'"The House of St Barnabas is a brilliant way to tackle the issue of homelessness. The bar's not bad either." - @reallyjcocker , Founding Member
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
We couldnt be more over the moon & proud to have won London Homelessness Awards! #LHA2016 thank you to everyone who makes our work possible!
@londonhf
London Housing Foundation
8 years
And the winner of the London Homelessness Award 2016 and £30,000 is ...... the House of St Barnabas Employment Academy. Well done!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
5 years
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:
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
We won! Thank you @ersa_news for our Innovation Award - congratulations to all the other great nominees and winners! #ERSAAWARDS17
@ersa_news
ERSA
7 years
The 2017 Innovation Award winner is.. @HoStBarnabas ! #ERSAAwards17
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
We’re thrilled to share that our Chief Encouragement Officer Sandra has been shortlisted for @CharityTAwards ’ Rising CEO Star award!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
"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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
So #proud of our Chief Encouragement Officer @SandraSchembri for winning the @CharityBank #ChangeMaker award yesterday! #YouGoGirl
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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 🌈
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
We're in the final 3 of the London Homelessness Awards, which recognises innovative and sustainable approaches towards solving homelessness!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
8 years
We help those who need us because breaking the cycle of homelessness paves the way for a better future. #socent
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House of St Barnabas
3 years
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.
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House of St Barnabas
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Wishing you all a happy and festive holiday from everyone at House of St Barnabas 🎄
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Here's our award! (Sorry about the blur - we're a little bit excited) #ERSAAWARDS17
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Good morning 🌞, visit SLOW, our showcase of #sustainable designers. Just pop by our chapel today between 12-7pm! Free #FutureFashion
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Thrilled to share our Chief Encouragement Officer @SandraSchembri named #ChangeMaker @CharityBank awards tonight #socialchange #leadersnow
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
"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:
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House of St Barnabas
4 years
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:
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
Our beautiful Grade I listed members club funds our #EmploymentAcademy . Become a member and together we can keep advancing #socialchange .
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 months
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:
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
Our own font! ‘Charity’ brought to you by @Fontsmith and @MCSaatchiLondon ☺️☺️☺️
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
1/3 #privatemembersclub , 1/3 #charity , 1/3 #gallery , 1/3 event #culture hub, all working together to break the cycle of #homelessness . No, we don’t follow rules… not even the rules of fractions!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
MASSIVE congratulations to the recent graduates from our #EmploymentAcademy . #proud #socialchange
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
In other news - THE SKY IS ORANGE! #orangesky
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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...
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
Join @ChickAndTheDead for our next #UnderTheCovers with @Ellaberthoud & explore autopsy, pathology, forensics &death
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House of St Barnabas
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We've trained over 100 people in our academy. Up-skilling to help end homelessness. #socialchange #socent #HoSBWorks
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
3 years
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:
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
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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
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House of St Barnabas
6 years
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!
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Have you had a chance to ponder the beautiful windows in our Chapel? We have tours every month
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
🎄"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
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay , a time to celebrate the courage & resilience of refugees.Get involved with @RefugeeAction
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
We're raising funds for the #restoration of our beloved #Chapel , if you'd like to help visit our @JustGiving page -
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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.
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House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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House of St Barnabas
4 years
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:
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House of St Barnabas
3 years
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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
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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:
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House of St Barnabas
6 years
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
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
Since Thomas graduate from our programme he has been working at @OldSpikeRoast . And check this out - he now has his very own coffee blend!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
To celebrate our opening, we've teamed up with @weoutherefest to bring you a weekend of digital events. Streaming from 21st until 23rd August - from House of St Barnabas direct into your home, are - @kokorokomusic @Mosesboyd_ #Ariwo #Collucutor
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
7 years
The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. - Maya Angelou #QOTD
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
Look, we are in this months Wired magazine! There is a copy at reception if you fancy a read #socialchange
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House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
Thank you to everyone that voted @dotLondon we are officially the Social Enterprise of 2015 #socialchange
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House of St Barnabas
8 years
'Game' by @szalay_ilona oil on glass, the most recent beautiful piece to be generously donated to us #thankyou #art
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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!
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
4 years
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:
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
We won the @ersa_news Innovation award! #ThankYou to our team & partners,especially @benugo #workingtogether #breakingthecycleofhomelessness
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House of St Barnabas
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Love #art ? 'St Barnabas'-our latest charity edition by #PeterBlake . £250 100% of sales supports our #Employment Academy editions @hosb .org.uk
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Have you ever been to our hidden courtyard? In the list of best #SecretGardens as voted by @BritishVogue #NationalGardeningWeek
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House of St Barnabas
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Records show that a building has existed on the site of No1. Greek Street since 1679! #london #soho #HoSB #History #OldSchool
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
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.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
We believe that charity and luxury are not mutually exclusive; find out more about our #socent members’ club.
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
6 years
Just so glad no one was on site when it happened. So thankful to our Soho neighbours for helping us all out #SohoCommunity #WeHeartSoho
@BrazenJules
jules hussey personal account
6 years
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 .....
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House of St Barnabas
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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:
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
This is our beautiful Chapel of St Barnabas as seen from Manette Street #Soho ...discover its fascinating #history :
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@HoStBarnabas
House of St Barnabas
5 years
We're currently recruiting for our next 10-week #Employment Preparation Programme for people affected by #homelessness . Want to learn more?
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House of St Barnabas
7 years
Calling artists! HoSB, @winterprideuk & @YourEmeraldLife have launched the art competition 'Beyond the Binaries'.
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