A thank you for our festive fundraising heroes

After months of focusing on our Christmas Appeal our fundraising team has got together to share thanks to everyone who helped out over the course of this campaign.

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.

“One 10yr-old girl even got in touch to say she had written a special card and wanted to give £15 to Julian House, to help wherever it was needed most. Thank you to everyone who has donated. Please spread the word and encourage people to donate what they can. It really is changing and saving lives.” Gavin Osborn, Community and Events Fundraiser

Donations

Thank you to everyone has donated in response to our Christmas appeal so far. With your support, we can keep our doors open and keep our clients safe. We can help our clients reclaim their identities, rediscover their passions and purpose and look forward to a brighter future.

Not only have we received monetary donations but for food, toiletries, gifts and more which will be distributed to clients during this holiday period.

“For outreach clients and hostel clients we rely heavily on kind donations from the public for clients gifts. We have been very fortunate this year and have received quite a lot of gifts so far.  Some of the clients no longer see their families so this may be the only gift they receive.” Sarah, Service Manager at Manvers Street Hostel

Schools

Schools across the South West have been taking a stand against homelessness by raising money for Julian House and supporting our services.

We aim to work with students in a variety of ways so they can build their own skills to learn more about the charity sector through group projects and donation drives.

“Whether it has been schools and colleges donating food or hosting Christmas concerts; church groups and local businesses holding raffles, auctions and bake sales for us; or families and individuals coming together to give what they can, the support we have had from our local community has been extraordinary. I have loved meeting so many of you, especially our team of volunteers out on the streets handing out leaflets on bitterly cold winter nights.” Gavin Osborn, Community and Events Fundraiser

Corporate Fundraisers

We couldn’t say thank you without acknowledging the help of local businesses and communities who give their time and donations to ensure that this vital fundraiser runs smoothly. From generous donations to exciting events, we wanted to express our gratitude to everyone who has taken part.

Financial donations

• Wessex Water Foundations

• Battens Charitable Trust

• Agency UK

• LHL Property Auditors

• St James Wine Vaults

• Monahans Bath

• Sydenams Builders Merchants

• Executive Jet

• Clear Vision Accountancy

  
  

Hosted events in aid of Julian House

• The Building Forum- Invited some of our team to join them at their annual building forum

• Baskervilles Gym- Hosted their annual gymnastic gala which profits going to Julian House.

• Wellington Barn- Nominated Julian House to be the benefactor of their Christmas which included a dinner and a raffle.

• Greendales- Hosted our gift wrapping bonanza

• Boom Battle Bar- Throwing a ‘pinktopia’- a New Years Eve party with proceeds going to Julian House

• Taylor Wimpey- Donation drive for much needed wash bags

• Stone Ward Development– hosted an auction in aid of Julian House

Community groups and donation drives

• The Chantry Community and Arts Centre

• Larkrail International Festival of Railways & Byways– donation raised through their annual festival

• St Marys Church Swainswick- donation raised through Christmas services

• St Marys Church Bitton- donation raised through Christmas services

• Libraries Unlimited-  within libraries across Devon and Exeter

• Bradford on Avon Town Council- Chose Julian House as the benefactor of their Giving Tree donation box

• Homelets Bath- Organised a ‘donate a coat’ drive to finish off a year of fundraising

• Empiric Student Property plc

• Unividual Hat- Office collection of scarves and coats to be given across our services

• Exeter Northcott Theatre- invited clients to visit their pantomime

• The Balrain Family- raised donations for Julian House through their Christmas lights display in Newbridge

• Green Bird Cafe- donated some much needed mugs to Manvers Street

• Warminster Garrison– arranged a donation drive for much needed items across our service

• Leaflet droppers– volunteers who braved the cold to deliver our leaflets in their communities

Thank you to all of our festive fundraising heroes. Your messages will be displayed in our hostel, refuges, and supported housing, providing a collage of hope to our clients who might be struggling this winter season.