The House of St Barnabas is a charity pledging to break the cycle of homelessness and social exclusion in London. They run a social enterprise, a not-for-profit members’ club, to help the people they support back into lasting paid work. Their Employment Academy offers accredited qualifications, on-site work experience, real job opportunities and mentoring. The House of St Barnabas are seeking to redefine the notion of a members’ club, to challenge stereotypes around the idea of exclusivity and to create a different kind of membership. The club is a creative, socially conscious and vibrant space.

The Collective is their not-for-profit art programme that showcases the work of emerging artists, alongside a programme of visual art conceived to inspire and uplift the members and visitors of our not-for-profit members’ club as well as the people we support, who have been affected by homelessness and social exclusion. The art collection also features donations from celebrated artists including Tracey Emin, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, Peter Liversidge, Mark Titchner, Yinka Shonibare MBE, and The Chapman Brothers.

This season we are proud to be collaborating with artists and galleries that are shining a light on environmental challenges and encouraging diversity within the arts. Because we are a members’ club access to our exhibitions are by appointment only, so be sure to book on to one of our monthly art tours via the link below and explore exhibitions curated with Flowers Gallery, The Earth Issue, Roberto Cambi, Pallas Citroen and the finalists from the Winter Pride open call.