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| Who We Are | |
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| What We Do | |
 ach Emmaus Community is set up as an independent business company and registered charity, which is affiliated to Emmaus UK and Emmaus International. The projects are expected to pay their own way within three to four years. The Community receives most of its income from the sale of goods that are donated as well as other business activities, with the remainder coming from accommodation charges. The residents are able to claim housing benefit to meet this cost, other than this, no state benefit is claimed. |
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| How We Do It | |
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 erby Barracks, in Fletcher Street, Bolton, is a former Territorial Army barracks, which will be refurbished to provide accommodation for up to 22 residents, as well as a flat for the residential Co-ordinating staff, premises for the new charity store and other business ventures. All residents work in the Community in areas such as the collection of donated goods or the delivery of furniture sold in the shop, working in the store or other businesses, domestic work in the home, cooking and various other tasks. Training can also be arranged for anyone wishing to learn new skills. |
| And Who We Help | |
 nyone over the age of 18 is welcome to request a place in the Community themselves, although in most cases our residents are referred by other agencies. We do not operate a waiting list and therefore admittance is on a first come basis. There is no restriction as to the length of stay and provided an individual has not been excluded for any reason, they are welcome to return, or move to another Community if a room is available. Alcohol and illegal or non-prescribed drugs are not permitted on the premises or in the grounds. Nor do we accept violent, aggressive, abusive or disruptive behaviour. |
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