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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been called. How do our teams respond?
Homelessness is always difficult, but when the temperature plummets, it becomes increasingly life-threatening. Councils across the country have launched the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), to bring rough sleepers in from the cold.
Julian House
Jan 12 min read


Glimpse of Christmas in our services
Christmas is both a joyous and reflective time. Many of our dedicated team will be working on Christmas Day to ensure all feel supported and cared for.
Julian House
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Response to B&NES budget consultation
BANES has recently published its budget consultation for the financial year 2026-27, and we are asking our supporters to take part.
Julian House
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Renewing our call for homes for Ukraine
South Gloucestershire residents are being asked to open their hearts and their homes to Ukrainians still fleeing the war on their country. Since 2022, Julian House has partnered with South Gloucestershire Council to deliver the Homes for Ukraine scheme, helping refugees fleeing war find safety, stability, and a fresh start in the South West. South Gloucestershire Council is renewing its call for people with extra space in their homes to consider hosting an individual, mother
Julian House
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Manvers Street emergency shelter secures lease extension
Manvers Street Baptist Church has extended the lease for Julian House’s emergency off-the-streets shelter for people who are rough sleeping, following a period of uncertainty for the charity.
Julian House
Dec 4, 20252 min read


The reality of Christmas for those experiencing domestic abuse
It’s important to note that the following exacerbate domestic abuse but is not the sole cause, this is still a choice of the abuser.
Julian House
Nov 17, 20253 min read


We have closed 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.
Julian House
Nov 1, 20252 min read


What we got up to on World Homeless Day
World Homeless Day (Friday 10th October) marked a chance for us to come together to tackle the crisis of homelessness in our communities. On Friday, we saw individuals, businesses, schools and community groups come together to recognise the impact that homelessness continues to have on people in our communities. Together, we committed to doing what we can to provide support for people who don't have the safety or security of their own home. Read on to find out how our teams a
Julian House
Oct 13, 20252 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 to 16 th September. Presented in a collaborative style, this exhibition is held at CoLab Atrium in Exeter and includes the artwork from people accessing Devon based charities Julian House and CoLab and funded by the Urban Learning Academy through UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Tutors Charlie Nixon and Sibell Barrowclough started the CoLab
Julian House
Jul 28, 20251 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 wanted to celebrate our exceptional team. Every year we invite all our 170 volunteers who support our retail, client facing and back office teams to come together for our 'Thank You Volunteers' evening. This year our event took place at the Bath Citadel Salvation Army. After indulging in a variety of food and beverages, our volunteers settl
Julian House
Jul 17, 20251 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.
Julian House
Jul 14, 20252 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...
Julian House
Jul 3, 20252 min read


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.
Julian House
May 8, 20251 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...
Julian House
May 1, 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


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


Rough sleeping on a single night increased by 8% across the South West
Yesterday, the government released its latest rough sleeper snapshot data, revealing that the South West still has the third highest number of people sleeping rough in England.
Julian House
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Russell Howard & Friends: using comedy to unite the community
Locally born and internationally loved comedian Russell Howard took to the stage at the Komedia in aid of Julian House.
Julian House
Jan 13, 20251 min read
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