The private members club staffed by the homeless

We're on BBC News, talking about how we support people affected by homelessness into lasting paid work through our unique social enterprise members club.

House of St Barnabas & GAIKA present: A New Dawn - The Era of Reclamation

We are proud to launch “A New Dawn – The Era of Reclamation” - a new series of digital culture and impact events, designed to create a challenging, thought-provoking and radical forum for debate. First up - an installation by critically acclaimed British visual artist, rapper and producer, GAIKA. 

Learning from lockdown

As we enter a second lockdown period, the challenges ahead of us are considerable and the need for our work has never been greater. Here, we share some of what we learnt during the last lockdown.

Employment Academy Good News: graduate launches online coffee brand, Coffeestry!

Tom graduated from Employment Preparation Programme 6 in April 2016, and now he’s launched his own coffee subscription business, Coffeestry.

Find out what our panel had to say about good work in hospitality’s recovery from Covid-19.

Our panellists from BrewDog, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, the Institute for Employment Studies, HR rewired and Helen and Malek, Employment Academy graduates, discuss whether good work can be prioritised in hospitality's recovery from Covid-19.

Book your spot in the House or Garden

All the info you need to book a table at the House or in the Garden.

Employment Preparation Programme 18: First Week’s Thoughts

We open the doors to our Employment Academy for the first time this year. Find out how the first week went, and the impact of being able to work with our participants face-to-face.

Employment Preparation Programme 18 – Participant’s Blog: Robert’s Story

Participant Robert shares with us his experience of our Employment Academy so far, and what brought him through our Barnabas doors...

Employment Preparation Programme 18 – Participant’s Blog: Paul's Story

Participant Paul reveals the impact of Covid-19 had on his job stability, housing and overall health, and shares how the Employment Academy has provided the support he needs to get back into lasting, good work.

A Big Thank You From Our CEO

Our CEO Rosie Ferguson takes the opportunity to thank you for your continued support over a most unprecedented year as we look forward to the Summer ahead.

An Audience With... Suited & Booted

We catch up with Maria, founder of Suited & Booted - an affiliate social enterprise that works to break the cycle of homelessness by helping disadvantaged and vulnerable men be successful in their job interviews.

Employment Academy Graduate Profile: Melburn

Having graduated this week, Melburn talks us through his experience of the programme and how it’s encouraged his ambition of finding lasting, good work in the hospitality sector.

Employment Academy: Graduation Success

We celebrate the graduation success of our 18th Employment Preparation Programme. Find out more about what the next year entails for our graduates as our progression team supports them through a guided pathway back into lasting, good work and a secure home.

Employer Partner Spotlight: Noble Rot

Meet our Kickstarter, Sharyce.

Meet Sharyce, Employment Academy graduate and our new Events Coordinator and Planner kickstarter - helping to create amazing fundraising events at the House.

South Asian Heritage Month

To celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, our new Art Executive - Sahar Bano Malik, gives us some more information about its conception and shares with us some amazing art and culture created by the community for you to enjoy.

Meet our Kickstarter, Michelle.

This week, as part of our Meet Our Kickstarters series, we caught up with Michelle, our new Receptionist and Member Experience Coordinator.

Meet our Kickstarter, Akiel.

Meet Akiel, our new Facilities & Office Coordinator, helping to ensure that the Operations of our club and offices are ship-shape.

Employer Partner Spotlight: Shaftesbury PLC

Head of Sustainability at Shaftsbury PLC, Matt Smith, talks us through how their sponsorship not only enables our graduates to thrive and prosper in the community.

Meet our Kickstarter, Lydia.

Meet our Employment Academy Administrator Lydia, who has joined our Operations team for the next 6 months as part of the government's kickstart initiative.

Your Bookshelf for October

Check out our essential reading list for this October and expand your knowledge of the Black literary canon.

Niquelle LaTouche: We Are Nature

Celebrating the unheard voices and experiences of Black women throughout history, Niquelle LaTouche shares with us her poem, We are Nature.

Massi's Journey to the House

To mark the beginning of our 19th Employment Preparation Programme, we speak to participant Massi, who shares with us his journey to the House.

Participants Stories: Kenny's Experience

This week we hear from participant Kenny - who shares with us his creative response to his first week of programme at the House.

MEET THE MAKERS: PAIGE DENHAM

To coincide with our debut Barnabas Makers Series, we chat to our Makers to find out more about their practice, what influences their work and how craft can be a powerful tool to connect with not only yourself, but the community.

ART, CULTURE AND EXPLORATION – WEEK 6 OF OUR EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION PROGRAMME

It’s week 6 of our latest employment preparation programme and whilst our participants continue their work experience, they’ve also enjoyed a week of art and culture at the House and beyond.

MEET THE MAKERS: PIVOT

This week, as part of our Barnabas Makers Series, Pivot came to the House to lead two workshops for both our Employment Academy participants and our members. We spoke to their Master Maker, Jason, about his journey from homelessness to Programming and Workshop Lead at Pivot.

MEET THE MAKERS: LONDON TERRARIUMS

We catch up with London Terrariums founder, Emma Sibley, about the origins of her community-minded business and the benefits crafting with plants can have on our mental wellbeing.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: GEOFF HALL

We speak to long-term member, Geoff Hall, who has donated £100 a month to the House since October 2013.

EMPLOYMENT ACADEMY: GRADUATION SUCCESS

Last week, we celebrated the graduation success of all nine participants from our nineteenth Employment Preparation Programme. Find out about highlights from the day.

HOW FLEXIBLE SHOULD WORKING BE?

Our Director of Engagement, Gillian Jackson, reflects on the nature of working in 2022, exploring the takeaways the pandemic has had on "office culture".

Our International Women's Month Recommendations

Our female staff have put together a list of recommendations to inform and inspire this International Women's Month.

Celebrating the Women of the House

This week, we commemorate the Women of the House who have gone through our Employment Preparation Programme to carve careers where they inspire others through their leadership, creativity and dedication. Here’s their story.

It’s Time We Ask More From Our Restaurants

Our Chief Executive, Rosie Ferguson, reflects on why pay matters and what you should demand of your favourite bars and restaurants (second favourite after the House of course!)

From Programme to Pioneer: Helen’s Story

We speak to Employment Academy graduate, Helen Scott, about pioneering the first female door attendant role at the prestigious restaurant, The Wolseley.

Wilfrid Wood in Focus

Delving deeper into our latest group exhibition on masculinity, “Virile”, we focus in on the work and practice of artist Wilfrid Wood - including an exclusive interview in his Hackney Wick studio.

Meet our Corporate Partners: The Circle

We speak to The Circle's founder, Ashley Jagdeo, as he tells us the ways in which the Soho-based tattoo studio supports the House - and what drew them to do so in the first place.

Into the Wilderness: Refuge and Hospitality in the Desert

We hear from House Trustee, Rich Taunt, about his experience fundraising for the House through his Trek across Jordan, alongside out CEO Rosie Ferguson.