Homelessness & Housing

Homelessness continues to be one of Bristol’s greatest challenges. The consistently high number of people who sleep rough (the city's rough sleeper service had contact with 951 people in 2018) is just one visible sign of the housing crisis. Access to housing is the ultimate need but in the meantime there are many people needing practical support.

At the basic human level, we all need food, shelter, safety and connection. These very basic needs can be met through the church and it's a Biblical imperative.

How you or your church can help

You can help by continuing to stay informed generally, volunteering, praying and giving. If you have a passion for an initiative that meets an unmet need, talk to potential beneficiaries, talk to existing projects and organisations before starting.

Homelessness Groups & Initiatives

Bristol Churches Winter Night Shelter works across the city using churches to provide shelter for the homeless from January to March each year. Bristol Churches Winter Night Shelter on Facebook
Bristol Homeless Connect shares information about services and organisations working with the homeless. bristolhomelessconnect.com
Bristol Homeless Forum is open to any individual or organisation working with the issues of homeless people in Bristol. bristolhf.org.uk
Bristol Soup Run Trust operates a soup run every night of the year for the homeless and others in need. www.bristolsoupruntrust.org.uk
inHope is a Christian charity helping those with life-disrupting problems, such as homelessness and addiction, to enjoy a healthy independent life. https://inhope.uk
Life Course dates for Spring 2022. https://www.inhope.uk/our-activities/life-recovery/the-life-course/
Methodist Centre Bristol seeks to be a Christian community where people feel welcome and safe, sustained in their daily lives and nurtured in growing and changing. www.methodist-centre.org.uk
The Julian Trust runs an emergency night shelter with 18 beds in a converted warehouse. juliantrust.org.uk