We are an award-winning charity that has been working in Bristol for over 30 years. We are dedicated to helping those with life-disrupting problems, such as homelessness and addiction, to enjoy healthy, independent lives.
OUR PROJECTS
Offering food, shelter, hope and support in the community.
A drop-in centre for people who are homeless or
who have low incomes, to receive a hot meal,
clothes, and other practical support, in a
supportive community.
An emergency women-only night shelter for
women fleeing domestic abuse, addiction,
homelessness, and prostitution.
The Life Course and Life Recovery Groups
offer clients in recovery from addiction
and abuse, mutual support and the
development of life skills.
Emergency food parcels for people
experiencing food poverty.
Three outlets across East Bristol,
that also offer benefits advice,
assistance with budgeting and
healthy cooking.
PEOPLE’S STORIES See All
Spring of Hope: *Jayne’s story Only a year ago, Jayne was street homeless and sofa surfing; a chronic alcoholic and drug user, who sold herself for sex to pay for alcohol. She was near the end and without hope.…
Jennifer became homeless when she could no longer afford her rent payments. This is her story…
In addition to directly helping clients, we also provide volunteering opportunities to those in recovery as part of the healing process. One such client is Ellis, who currently volunteers with us in the Wild Goose. I am a qualified…
Winston joined the LIFE Course back in March 2016. After struggling with addiction to alcohol for years, he has turned his life around and now wants to give something back. This is his story. “Back in school, I was…
