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New service: Providing a Haven for women at risk of rough sleeping in Dorset
In June, Julian House will begin operating at 'The Haven', a new housing scheme in Weymouth with 24/7 onsite support services for six female ex-rough sleepers.
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May 81 min read


Battens Solicitors and Battens Charitable Trust return as proud sponsors of the Brain of Bath
Julian House is delighted to announce that Battens Solicitors and the Battens Charitable Trust are once again joining forces to sponsor The Brain of Bath, for the fourth consecutive year. Their continued support extends well beyond the event itself. By helping to cover core event costs, Battens and their Charitable Trust help ensure that more of the funds raised on the night go directly towards Julian House’s services. That means more support for vulnerable individuals - righ
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May 82 min read


What support is in place for rough sleepers in hot weather
Rising temperatures can pose a real threat to people rough sleeping or in unsuitable accommodation.
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May 13 min read


Meet Ruth: offering people a safe refuge after experiencing domestic violence.
As Regional Manager at Julian House Ruth overseas our domestic abuse services across Banes, Wiltshire and Somerset which provides safe and secure refuges to individuals escaping domestic abuse.
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May 11 min read


Julian House launches appeal to secure future of life-saving projects in the face of surging costs
Homelessness isn’t just a winter crisis. It’s a reality that thousands of people live with every single day. This spring, we are...
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May 11 min read


Skydiving as a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the power of community
Natasha Tomkinson who stayed in the refuges at Julian House is now taking on a skydive to give back to the charity. Last year, Natasha...
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May 11 min read


Nevada Construction giving our refuge garden a Spring clean.
Thank you to Nevada Construction and Jewson for their gardening support at one of our refuges where they created some much needed planters for gardening and vegetable growing. Ethan Pratt and Dave Anders from Nevada Construction headed to our refuge for a sunny morning in Wiltshire, where they helped us to create a safe and enriching outdoor space for our clients at one of our domestic abuse refuges. Another huge thank you to Nevada Construction for supporting this pro
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Apr 302 min read


Meet David: helping those facing homelessness on hospital discharge
David runs a service called Bay6, a project based in the Royal Devon and Exeter (RD&E) Hospital which helps with housing advice for patients who find themselves at risk of homelessness on discharge from hospital.
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Apr 251 min read


Erin's story
When Julian House’s support worker first met Erin, she was living in a caravan with no mains utilities and a broken-down generator. Erin...
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Apr 241 min read


Kasrin's story
Kasrin was 23 when war broke out in Syria. She, her husband and three children were afraid as shells fell all around their home in...
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Apr 241 min read


From Bike Workshop to Vietnam: Daniel's cycling story.
We spoke to Daniel who is currently Solo Cycling through Vietnam on a bike purchased at the Julian House Bike Workshop. On this journey...
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Apr 241 min read


Local nurse walking the length of the country for Julian House
Holly Bradley, a nurse at Bath’s RUH is taking on the UK’s longest paths, walking from Lands End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in the...
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Apr 242 min read


How single mothers are disproportionately affected by homelessness
At Julian House, we understand the unique challenges that single-parent households face. We work closely with these families to provide long-term support in a non-judgmental setting so that they can focus on building a brighter future for themselves.
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Apr 242 min read


Meet the teams who provide resettlement services for people leaving prison
Meet Sarah – Because of the sensitive nature of her work, Sarah prefers to stay anonymous, so her name has been changed. As the Criminal...
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Apr 232 min read


Nurturing wellbeing with activities
We spoke to Marzia Canu, Activities Team Leader at our Manvers Street Hostel about how activities play a crucial role for clients.
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Apr 233 min read


Jo's story
Jo allowed us to share a story about her abusive marriage and the devastating impact domestic abuse had on her life and mental health....
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Apr 234 min read


Matt's story
Matt is a stayed in one of our supported housing projects, and he talked to us about his experiences of being on the streets, especially during the hot summer months.
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Apr 233 min read


Soroptimist Bath & District
The volunteers at the Soroptimists have been working with the domestic abuse refuge this year, providing uplifting and creative sessions including sewing and yoga, for the woman who are staying there.
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Apr 161 min read


We remain committed to trans inclusion.
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling, we remain committed to trans inclusion. We aim to create a safe, inclusive environment for all clients, staff, and volunteers.
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Apr 151 min read


Peter’s story
Peter (whose name has been changed for this story) always knew alcohol had a grip on his life, even when it wasn’t a daily struggle. “Me...
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Apr 153 min read
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