Staff from a Mecca Bingo branch in Nottingham have spoken out about why they are fundraising for the local charity, Emmanuel House. To staff at the bingo chain, it feels like there’s homeless people ‘everywhere’ in the city.
Employees from Mecca Bingo on 183 Queens Street in Beeston are raising funds for Emmanuel House through tip jars and a Colour Obstacle Rush members of staff are participating in. Emmanuel House is an independent charity supporting those who are homeless, rough sleeping, in crisis or at risk of becoming homeless.
In 2023, Emmanuel House, based on Goose Gate, was £100,000 short in terms of funding as it experienced rising demand. The charity described this as a “crisis” as they launched their winter appeal.
