The House of St Barnabas

What The House of St Barnabas does

The House of St Barnabas is a UK-registered charity (No. 207242) founded in 1846, operating from a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse at 1 Greek Street in Soho, London. The organization runs London's only charity members' club, combining a members-only restaurant, cultural programming, a contemporary art collection (Hirst, Basquiat, Emin, Lichtenstein), and six private hire spaces with a combined capacity of up to 325 guests. Its mission-focused core is the Employment Academy, a 10-week immersive programme covering personal development, work experience, and employability, followed by one year of structured mentoring; the charity reports that 77% of graduates return to lasting paid work. A wholly owned trading subsidiary, The House of St Barnabas Events Ltd (Company No. 06854603), operates the commercial activities — membership fees, venue hire, food and beverage, art sales commissions, and corporate Impact Memberships — with all surpluses donated to the charity. Revenue is supplemented by individual and corporate donations, including recurring giving, Gift Aid-eligible contributions, and festival fundraising (Footpatrol-sponsored summer festivals featuring artists such as Goldie and Basement Jaxx). The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees and serves individual members, corporate clients and Impact Partners, event hirers, and people affected by homelessness.

Name

The House of St Barnabas

Legal name

The House of St Barnabas

Website

https://hosb.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The House of St Barnabas is a UK charity operating a members' club in Soho, London, and an Employment Academy that helps people affected by homelessness into lasting paid work, funded by memberships, venue hire, restaurant, donations, and corporate Impact Partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees and monthly direct debit payments from club members. Membership provides access to the members' club, restaurant, events, and reciprocal club benefits. The not-for-profit structure means surpluses from trading (Events Ltd) are donated to the charity.
2. Venue and Event Hire: Revenue from hiring spaces including Whole House (up to 250-325 guests), First Floor, Drawing Room, Silk Room, Glynne Room, and the Chapel. Includes in-house catering and event management services.
3. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar sales to members and event attendees. The sustainable restaurant operates as part of the social enterprise model.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: One-off and recurring donations from individuals and corporate partners. Gift Aid scheme adds 25% to UK taxpayer donations. Monthly giving options available.
5. Art Sales Commission: Sale of artwork exhibited at the House, with a percentage donated to support the homelessness mission. Art exhibitions are curated events that also serve as cultural programming.
6. Impact Memberships and Corporate Partnerships: Premium corporate memberships offering 20% off venue hire, free team day hire, exclusive event invitations, and opportunities to hear from senior staff. These support ESG goals for aligned businesses.

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Distribution channels6 records

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Core offering

The House of St Barnabas operates as London's first and only charity members' club combining a members-only Soho venue with a homelessness employment programme. The venue offers restaurant and bar service, cultural events, and art exhibitions, alongside venue hire for private events, weddings, and corporate functions. The Employment Academy delivers a 10-week immersive programme plus one year of mentoring for people affected by homelessness, with 77% of graduates returning to lasting paid work. Operations are run through a wholly owned trading subsidiary, The House of St Barnabas Events Ltd, with all surpluses donated to the charity.

Product overview

The House of St Barnabas operates as London's first and only charity members club, combining a members-only venue with a social enterprise employment programme. The core offerings include: the Members Club providing exclusive access to dining, cultural events, and art exhibitions; Venue Hire offering various spaces (Whole House, First Floor, Glynne Room, Drawing Room, Silk Room, Chapel) for events and weddings; Food & Drink through an in-house sustainable restaurant; and an extensive Cultural Events Programme featuring art, music, and discussions. The Employment Academy provides a 10-week immersive programme for people affected by homelessness, supported by a year of mentoring. Impact Partnerships and Impact Memberships allow businesses to support the charity's mission. The organization is a not-for-profit, with all surpluses from The House of St Barnabas Events Ltd donated to the charity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Members Club A charity members club in Soho, London offering exclusive access to dining, events, and cultural programming, with membership fees supporting the Employment Academy's mission to break the cycle of homelessness. Membership provides access to the restaurant, bar, private garden, reciprocal club benefits, and a curated cultural programme.
• Venue Hire Private hire of the Grade I listed townhouse spaces including Whole House (capacity 250-325), First Floor (85-125 guests), Drawing Room, Silk Room, and other rooms for events, celebrations, corporate functions, and filming. In-house catering and event management are included.
• Food & Drink In-house sustainable restaurant with a carefully curated food and drink menu, regularly refreshed for the freshest flavours. The restaurant is members-only and operates as part of the social enterprise model.
• Cultural Events Programme Curated calendar of cultural events including policy discussions, poetry readings, DJ nights, and flagship summer fundraising festivals featuring artists such as Goldie and Basement Jaxx. Friday DJ nights are free to attend, creating top-of-funnel engagement.
• Employment Academy 10-week immersive programme focusing on personal development, work experience, and employability for people who have experienced homelessness. Includes hands-on work experience from the kitchen to the CEO's office, followed by one year of structured mentoring. 77% of graduates return to lasting paid work.
• Art Collection Contemporary art collection exhibited throughout the House featuring works by Damien Hirst, Jean Michel Basquiat, Tracey Emin, and Roy Lichtenstein. Art is available for purchase with a percentage donated to support the charity's mission.
• Impact Partnerships Strategic partnerships with businesses to support the mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness through pro bono support, corporate donations, and employment partnerships for Employment Academy graduates. Corporate Impact Memberships offer 20% off venue hire, free team day hire, exclusive event invitations, and ESG benefits.
• Wedding Venue Licensed wedding venue featuring English architecture, a tranquil private garden, and a consecrated chapel for post-ceremony services.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CivitascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, Civitas has generously supported the Employment Academy's mentoring programme. The mentoring programme is based around interpersonal skills and communication rather than traditional professional mentoring. Civitas sponsorship brings together mentors and Employment Academy staff to support people who have completed employment preparation programmes as they progress into work.
• Liberty LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiberty London supported the House with their design expertise and luxury home décor materials. They refurbished the Garden Room, Soho Room and Bazalgette Room with a modern and chic uplift. These rooms are now enjoyed by the community from daytime working through to evening socialising.
• FootpatrolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootpatrol has generously sponsored two summer festivals, which were a huge success in raising funds to support the Employment Academy. The summer festivals are flagship fundraising events featuring DJs like Goldie and Basement Jaxx.
• The OutrunnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Tyler Williams-Green, The Outrunners is a Hackney-based running club that pivoted to support young people in Hackney and became a registered charity in 2020. Tyler serves as a Trustee of The House of St Barnabas, creating a connection between the organisations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crisis UK: Major national UK charity dedicated to ending homelessness through education, housing and employment support. Competes for charitable donations and government/funder grants in the same homelessness-impact space as HOSB's Employment Academy.
• St Mungo's: Major London-based homelessness charity providing housing, recovery and employment support. Comparable on London-focused homelessness-employment mission and donor pool overlap.
• Centrepoint: UK charity supporting homeless young people through housing, learning and employment programmes. Comparable on employment outcomes mission and donation base competition.

Direct peers

• 5 Hertford Street / LouLou's: London private members' club and restaurant group operating multiple high-end venues with heritage interiors. Comparable target member base and Mayfair-style premium hospitality experience.
• White's Club: Historic London private members' club established in 1693, located in a heritage building on St James's Street. Comparable heritage-club positioning and exclusive membership/venue-hire model.
• Soho House: Global private members' club operator founded in London's Soho, offering cultural programming, F&B, events and reciprocal club access. Direct overlap with HOSB on target members, venue hire customers, and cultural-event-driven GTM.
• Home House: Private members' club in a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, London. Comparable on heritage venue, exclusive membership, private dining and event hire offerings.
• The Arts Club: Long-established London private members' club on Dover Street focused on arts, culture and creative industries. Comparable cultural-programming-driven membership club positioning.
• Somerset House Trust: Independent charity operating a major heritage cultural venue on the Strand, London, combining exhibitions, cultural programming and venue hire. Comparable heritage venue, charitable status, and cultural programming model.
• The Conduit: London members' club explicitly designed around social impact and sustainability, with programming on climate, development and purpose-led business. Most direct mission-driven comparable to HOSB's charity club positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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