‘Keep coming in and supporting us’ says Emmaus in call to action
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a fundraising appeal as part of its upcoming ten-year anniversary. Emmaus is celebrating a decade of its residential community in February 2026.
Its £10k for 10 years appeal aims to raise £10,000 to help towards supporting people who experience homelessness across Hull and East Yorkshire. The Orchard is Emmaus Hull & East Riding’s purpose-built community building, with 30 en-suite bedrooms.
Since opening its community doors in 2016, Emmaus Hull & East Riding has provided a safe home, tailored support, training and life-changing opportunities to hundreds of people seeking a fresh start. Angela, companion at Emmaus Hull & East Riding, spoke about the importance of the support the charity receives.
“To everyone who supports Emmaus, keep coming in and supporting us,” she said. “We’re very grateful for what you do and couldn’t achieve what we do, without you.”
Over the past decade, the organisation has continued to grow, expanding its social enterprises, support services, and outreach programmes to meet rising demand in the region. To mark this milestone, the charity is inviting supporters, partners, local businesses, and community members to come together and help raise £10,000 leading up to the anniversary month in February.
All funds raised will go directly towards sustaining and expanding services that provide a home and ongoing support to help people rebuild their lives after homelessness. Stephanie Dixon, chief executive of Emmaus Hull & East Riding, said: “Reaching our ten-year anniversary is a moment of real pride.
“Over the last decade, we’ve seen lives transformed through community, purpose, and opportunity. Our ‘£10K for 10 Years’ campaign is not just a celebration, it’s a call to action.
“Every pound raised will help us continue delivering vital support for people across Hull and the East Riding who need it most.” The charity is encouraging creative and community-led fundraising efforts, from sponsored walks and bake sales to workplace challenges and donation drives.
Supporters can also make a online donation to help reach the £10,000 goal via the Emmaus Hull & East Riding website. Emmaus Hull & East Riding supports 30 people with experience of homelessness – known as companions – by providing a stable home, individual support, and meaningful work opportunities.
The charity opened its doors in 2016 and has since supported more than 400 people who have experienced homelessness. Social enterprise is central to the Emmaus model as it provides work experience to people supported by the charity and generates funding to sustain the residential community.
Emmaus Hull & East Riding’s social enterprise collects and sells a wide range of donated and refurbished furniture, household items, electrical appliances, clothes, bric-a-brac and bikes from its retail outlets – The Emmaus Furniture Superstore, 32 Lockwood Street; Emmaus Newland, 193 Newland Avenue, and the Emmaus Emporium, 51 Whitefriargate. There are more than 30 Emmaus communities and groups across the country, supporting more than 850 people who have experienced homelessness.