Emmaus South Lambeth

Specialties

Second Hand/​Used and Up-​cycled Furniture, White Goods, Home Electricals, Clothing — designer/​vintage/​bridal wear and children’s, TVs, Hi-​Fi and Computer Accessories, DVD’s, CD’s, Games — Console and PC, Book Store, Beds, collectibles and much more in one of London’s largest Charity Superstores.

We collect (Free Collection) and deliver to and from addresses across London. We also carry out house clearances.

History

Established in 2005.

Emmaus (pronounced ee-​may-​us) supports formerly homeless people by giving them a home, meaningful work in a social enterprise and an opportunity to get back on their feet.

For many people who experience homelessness, one of the biggest obstacles they must overcome is a loss of self-​esteem. Emmaus provides people with a stable home and an opportunity to regain their self-​worth, making a real contribution to their community.

Meet the Manager

Frank.

Manager

Companion At Emmaus Lambeth

In 2008, when the financial world melted down, my world melted down too.

I had moved to the UK from Germany four years previously, working full time as a head chef, a job that I enjoyed. After a while I switched positions to restaurant work and found it wasn’t for me. I wasn’t worried though, I thought I’d just move to London and find a new cheffing job. How wrong I was. It was literally the worst timing.

It was nearly a year later when I read about Emmaus in Pavement, the magazine for homeless people. I tried phoning, but didn’t get through, so I walked across London to get to Lambeth, turning up on the doorstep. They accepted me, and two days later I had a room. What a feeling!

In the next few months, my life is set to change again. Soon I will be able to help other people who were in my position as they come to Emmaus, as I start work as a community support worker.