Emmanuel House Support Centre has smashed its £75,000 fundraising target in under a week — securing the future of its vital homelessness support services as it marks 50 years in Nottingham.

The charity launched an urgent public appeal on March 18, calling on the community to help close the final funding gap needed to buy its building on Goose Gate in Hockley. Just six days later, on March 24, Emmanuel House confirmed it had not only hit the £75,000 goal, but surpassed it.

The purchase — £535,000 in total — ensures the charity can keep its doors open for people facing homelessness. Early generosity had already raised around £460,000, and the final push from local supporters sealed the deal, protecting a lifeline that thousands rely on every year.

Isabella Harriss, CEO at Emmanuel House, said: “Thanks to the extraordinary kindness of our supporters, we are humbled and delighted to share that we have reached that vital target. 

“Your generosity, your shares on social media, your conversations within the community, and your belief in Emmanuel House have carried this appeal further than we ever imagined. From local supporters to people across the UK discovering our story online, the response has been incredible. 

“We want to say a huge thank you to every person who has donated, shared, commented, or spoken about the appeal. You have helped safeguard a service that thousands of people in Nottingham rely on every year.” 

Nicola adds: “This appeal has shown how deeply people care about preventing homelessness in Nottingham. We could not have reached this point without you. Thank you for standing with Emmanuel House.”