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World Homeless Day 2025: A Time for Action, Awareness and Compassion
At Julian House, World Homeless Day on 10th October is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a powerful reminder of why we exist. ...
keirapark1
2 days ago2 min read


Charity shops and the rise of sustainable fashion
Mixing compassion with sustainable fashion, charity shops have always been at the forefront of ecofriendly buying.
For sustainable fashion week we looked at the impact of second-hand shopping on Julian House’s shops.
sophiebarry6
Sep 233 min read


Circuit of Bath returned for its 24th year!
The Circuit of Bath, now in its 24th year, has become a much-loved fixture on the calendar and saw friends, families and colleagues traversing 20 miles of Bath’s spectacular but challenging countryside.
sophiebarry6
Sep 222 min read


Living off-grid with dignity: David's story
David, a New Traveller with complex health needs, struggled to access medical support due to feelings of poor self-worth; fears of being...
sophiebarry6
Aug 271 min read


Finding safety in our refuges: Nayani's story
Nayani, 11, arrived at our refuge with her mother and younger siblings after fleeing emotional and physical abuse from her father and...
sophiebarry6
Aug 271 min read


Taking the first step off the streets: Hamish's story
Hamish arrived at the hostel on a freezing December night, visibly weak, malnourished, and struggling with his mental health. Although...
sophiebarry6
Aug 271 min read


Meet Sabrina: How experience in the army has shaped her approach to support veterans.
Supported housing worker Sabrina talks about her role at Julian House and how her personal experience in the army has shaped her...
sophiebarry6
Aug 192 min read


Charity shop donation do's and don'ts
Thank you for supporting our shop! Your generous donations help us raise vital funds and make a real difference to local people who need our help.
To help us make the most of every item you give, please follow the guidelines below.
sophiebarry6
Aug 131 min read


Meet Pixie- Breaking the cycle through supporting prison leavers
Pixie and her team works with people both before and after they leave prison, ensuring they have safe and secure housing and offer wraparound support to break the cycle of reoffending before it begins.
Pixie's work is about more than just accommodation; it’s about providing a foundation for people to begin again.
sophiebarry6
Aug 121 min read


'This City We Live In' art exhibition opens in Exeter
Julian House is taking part in an inspiring art exhibition called ‘This City We Live In’ will open to the public from Thursday 24th July...
sophiebarry6
Jul 281 min read


Hosting our annual ‘Thank you’ event to celebrate volunteers
At Julian House, we are so lucky to have such an incredible community of volunteers who work with us across our charity- which is why we...
sophiebarry6
Jul 171 min read


Julian House launches tote bags designed by a former client
Julian House launches new tote bag designs featuring two beautiful designs by a women who previously stayed at their domestic abuse refuge in Wiltshire.
sophiebarry6
Jul 142 min read


Fundraising hero Penny raises money to help Basingstoke services
We want to say a BIG thank you to fundraising superstar Penny, aged 8, who held a toy sale after school with funds going to Julian House....
sophiebarry6
Jul 111 min read


The Bath Beast returns for the third epic cycling challenge.
The Bath Beast returned triumphantly for its 3rd year on Sunday 6th July, starting from its new home at Walcot Rugby Club Bath.
This epic cycling event challenged the most dedicated of riders with 45-mile and 75-mile distances across the undulating hills around Bath, with money raised for Julian House.
sophiebarry6
Jul 71 min read


Bath MP Wera Hobhouse visits Manvers Street
Last week, Bath MP Wera Hobhouse visited our off-the-streets hostel for people sleeping rough. Wera met with the staff to discuss the...
sophiebarry6
Jul 32 min read


How a community joined forces to transform our property
Thanks to a generous grant from the B&Q Foundation, and the time, energy, and elbow grease of the Bath Building Society team, these rooms have been completely transformed.
sophiebarry6
Jun 202 min read


Repealing the Vagrancy Act
The Vagrancy Act is finally set to be scrapped in 2026 after making rough sleeping a criminal offence for more than 200 years.
sophiebarry6
Jun 181 min read


Couch to 5k to half marathon for charity
Yasmin Freeman wasn’t a runner until her sister talked her into a Couch to 5k challenge, which went thousands of steps further than she...
sophiebarry6
Jun 171 min read


Meet Paulina: Volunteering in the fundraising team
I got firstly involved on a school project, a fund-raising event for Julian House.
sophiebarry6
Jun 122 min read


We are closing our Bike Workshop in Bath after 14 years.
After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to close our shop and social enterprise, the Bike Workshop in Bath. We are very much still here, and still delivering for our clients in Bath and across the South West.
sophiebarry6
Jun 122 min read
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