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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...
Julian House
Apr 24, 20251 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...
Julian House
Apr 24, 20252 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.
Julian House
Apr 24, 20252 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...
Julian House
Apr 23, 20252 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.
Julian House
Apr 23, 20253 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....
Julian House
Apr 23, 20254 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.
Julian House
Apr 23, 20253 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.
Julian House
Apr 16, 20251 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.
Julian House
Apr 15, 20251 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...
keirapark1
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Stephen’s story
In a heartfelt interview, Stephen shared his experiences of homelessness, his thoughts on society’s perception of the homeless, and some...
keirapark1
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Meet the Bike Workshop team
Our expert team of mechanics and volunteers are on hand to up-cycle (pardon the pun) pre-loved bikes which can be then sold for an affordable price with profits going to helping the community.
Julian House
Apr 12, 20251 min read


Meet Chris: supporting rough sleepers in Dorset
'Once you come into our service, you are never just dumped.'
Julian House
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Julian House to begin supporting rough sleepers in Gloucestershire
We are pleased to announce that Julian House will begin delivery of a new outreach service in April 2025, supporting people forced to sleep rough across Gloucestershire to navigate their way back to security and independence.
Julian House
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Abandoned boats highlight need in our community – not ‘selfishness’
This blog post was written with support from our Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Boater (GRTB) Outreach Team in response to an article published on Somerset Live on 6 March 2025. We do not claim to have direct contact or experience with the owners of all the boats or boat dwellers implicated by the original article. This blog post was amended on 16 January 2026 to accurately reflect this. However, we believe that the tone of the original article risked stimulating prejudice aga
Julian House
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Sarah's story
Sarah was in an abusive marriage for eight years of her life. Because her ex-partner never hit her, she never realised what she was experiencing was abuse. But, instead of psychical violence, he subjected her to a life under his control.
Julian House
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Host your own Sleep-out in aid of JH Bristol
The Big Sleep Out is an incredibly important part of JH Bristol’s cause, bringing our community together in solidarity and support of...
keirapark1
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Cheering on those who ran the Bath Half 2025
The 16th March saw the return of the South West’s most iconic races- the Bath Half.
The sun was shining as streets were cordoned off and spectators lined the roads to see 11,000 runners start the 13.5 mile journey across the city.
Julian House
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Radio Dusthole on Frome FM: Using community radio to spotlight clients
Radio Dusthole is a monthly radio show on Frome FM which is hosted by Mendip based Service Manager James Ball and features both staff and service users.
Julian House
Mar 11, 20252 min read


The Next Chapter: Art created by domestic abuse survivors
On the 4th and the 5th of March, art created by domestic abuse survivors in Wiltshire went on display in an exhibition called The Next Chapter.
Julian House
Mar 3, 20252 min read
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