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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.
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Sep 222 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....
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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.
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Jul 71 min read


B&Q Foundation and Bath Building Society 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.
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Jun 202 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...
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Jun 171 min read


Using theatre to spotlight the lives of those on the fringes of society
A new and original musical theatre production debuts with two performances at Exeter Phoenix in June. Julian House was used to ensure the story’s themes were presented accurately and sensitively,
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Jun 91 min read


Meet Rob: Running from Kingswood to Kyiv (virtually!) to support life-changing resettlement work.
Rob Thurbon, a Refugee Support Worker at Julian House will be running the equivalent distance from Kingswood, Bristol to Kyiv over the course of the year to raise money and awareness for the charities refugee resettlement work in South Gloucestershire.
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Jun 41 min read


Mario Kart challenge at Bath Spa Uni for Julian House
A group of students from Bath Spa university threw a Mario Kart challenge fundraising match for Julian House.
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May 291 min read


28 Wild Swims in 300 Days for Julian House
Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Rachel Avent, is taking on a wild challenge for our 300 challenge by doing 28 Wild Swims across Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bristol (with a few in Wales).
'In the next 300 days I will visit 28 Wild Swimming locations, set out in "Wild Swimming Walks" by Georgie Duckworth.
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May 141 min read


University of Bristol vs University of Bath in a fun footy fundraiser
THE BIG MATCH 2025: University of Bristol vs University of Bath Staff teams from the University of Bristol and University of Bath went...
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May 141 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


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


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


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


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.
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Mar 171 min read


A thank you for our festive fundraising heroes
These are tough times for so many, with lots of people struggling to make ends meet. The fact that our supporters are choosing to help others who may be more at-risk and vulnerable is a testament to their incredible generosity and kindness.
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Jan 23 min read


Attending the The Building Forum for Devon and Cornwall
We’re incredibly grateful to The Building Forum for Devon and Cornwall for their outstanding support at this year’s Autumn Gala—an amazing testament to the power of community.
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Dec 2, 20241 min read


How a community in Exeter came together to share a message of hope
For the launch of our Exeter Appeal, we unveiled our Christmas tree in Princesshay this week, decorated with handmade baubles created by students from Petroc’s Tiverton campus.
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
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