Homelessness & Housing
Homelessness continues to be one of Bristol’s greatest challenges. The consistently high number of people who sleep rough (the city's rough sleeper service had contact with 951 people in 2018) is just one visible sign of the housing crisis. Access to housing is the ultimate need but in the meantime there are many people needing practical support.
At the basic human level, we all need food, shelter, safety and connection. These very basic needs can be met through the church and it's a Biblical imperative.
How you or your church can help
You can help by continuing to stay informed generally, volunteering, praying and giving. If you have a passion for an initiative that meets an unmet need, talk to potential beneficiaries, talk to existing projects and organisations before starting.
Homelessness Groups & Initiatives
Bristol Churches Winter Night Shelter
Works across the city using churches to provide shelter for the homeless from January to March each year.
Bristol Churches Winter Night Shelter on Facebook
Bristol Homeless Connect
shares information about services and organisations working with the homeless
bristolhomelessconnect.com
Bristol Homeless Forum
Open to any individual or organisation working with the issues of homeless people in Bristol.
bristolhf.org.uk
Bristol Soup Run Trust
Operates a soup run every night of the year for the homeless and others in need.
www.bristolsoupruntrust.org.uk
Housing Matters
Provides free, independent housing advice, support, and advocacy to help people in Bristol and beyond avoid or escape homelessness and achieve long-term stability.
www.housingmatters.org.uk
inHope
A Christian charity helping those with life-disrupting problems, such as homelessness and addiction, to enjoy a healthy independent life.
https://inhope.uk
Life Course
18 session life-skills programme to support people in recovery from the causes and impact of addiction make sustainable changes.
https://www.inhope.uk/our-services/life-recovery/the-life-course
The Julian Trust
An emergency night shelter with 18 beds in a converted warehouse.
juliantrust.org.uk
Turnaround Bristol
Day centre and organisation that journeys alongside and offers compassionate, practical support to people experiencing homelessness and those who are vulnerable.
www.turnaround.org.uk
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