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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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May 82 min read
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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
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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...
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Apr 302 min read
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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...
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Apr 241 min read
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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
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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 171 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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Walking the Cotswold Way: Rebecca’s 102 mile challenge in aid of Julian House
Meet Rebecca Clifford and her loyal companion, Brian. Together, they raised £1500 while embarking on an extraordinary journey: walking the Cotswold Way, covering an impressive 102 miles.
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Aug 23, 20241 min read
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