When the cost of living destroyed Paul and Sam’s family joinery business and plunged them into debt, it affected everything: their marriage, their mental health and the kids.
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Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT
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the victims of major emergencies often need the sort of pastoral support the statutory services are not equipped to provide...
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The recent violence in towns and cities around the UK has once again highlighted the underlying divisions and tensions present in our communities.
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Kevin's story of living for 10 years in 'temporary' accommodation and then finding hope in one of our Hope into Action homes, is not to be missed!
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There’s always too much to fit into a newsletter! But don’t forget that we share a lot more regular new, events and articles about work happening across Bristol on our website...
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...for Breakthrough of the Year. Every Warm Welcome Space can celebrate this remarkable achievement—you are the award-winning stars.
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ask your MP to write to the Chancellor calling for immediate action in the upcoming Budget to protect people facing hardship.
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we're calling on our community to help support South and East Bristol Foodbank in providing emergency food and support to local people in need.
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and failing in its most fundamental duty to protect people from severe hardship. You can help by calling on the UK Government to take urgent action ahead of another difficult winter.
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We have been busy supporting practical projects in Downend and Fishponds with teams from Christ Church and Life Church; have lent equipment to support Community Church in Southmead with a community fun day; and have...
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Hundreds of families have been hunting the knitted geese on the Wild Goose Chase, raising money for the Wild Goose. It's been great to see the photos of children having fun on the chase!
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...it's been an eventful few weeks in our cities, with protests, counter-protests and a lot of chaos and confusion. But we've also seen the best of humanity...
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Bristol Noise charity's vision is to inspire you, and other Christians across our city, with how we can all be showing God's love in practical ways throughout the year. Noise 365 is a resource to...
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Thank you for being part of our movement which has been calling on politicians to lead us to a more hopeful future where everyone can afford the essentials.
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James Mildred offers a biblical perspective on the King's Speech, examining Labour's priorities like justice, life protection, and family values.
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A fun, family-friendly trail in central Bristol that is raising money for our day centre for people who are homeless, called the Wild Goose.
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we would really appreciate your prayers as we seek to preserve something we feel is very precious which maybe about to be lost in our city.
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Bristol Noise charity's vision is to inspire you, and other Christians across our city, with how we can all be showing God's love in practical ways throughout the year.
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We are so thankful that the doors of the parlours continue to be opened to us, allowing us to bulid conversations and friendships with the wonderful ladies we serve.
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a summary about what we did last year and to hear from our participants and partners.
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a huge need in the area for support around personal and financial hardship. This need continues to be high today. Over the past year alone 2331 people came to the centre for advice on housing, homelessness, benefits and debt...
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So far, no main party has put UK poverty high enough on their agenda. And we won’t accept that. Together, we must take action.
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A summer holiday activity in July and August, where you have to find 14 knitted/crocheted Geese at different locations in central Bristol and solve the secret phrase to unlock your special certificate!
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We have accelerated our plans to start our new podcast ahead of the election. It is in conjunction with Premier Radio and the Bible Society and features the Reverend Celia Apeagyei-Collins and Exec Director Andy Flannagan hosting
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...more and more people are being left with no option but to turn to a food bank because Universal Credit is falling short. We know it doesn’t have to be this way...
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Currently, those in power are letting people living in poverty down. You can make sure that those in debt and poverty have their voices heard ahead of the general election.
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With ‘No-Mow May’ in full-swing, we’ve all been encouraged to put away our lawn-mowers for the month of May to encourage wild plants and flowers to grow, to increase the health and diversity of our lawns, parklands and verges...
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As we approach a UK General Election, our Manifesto is urging all political parties to set out how they will build a future where no one needs a food bank.
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This month, we focus on the presence of exploitation and slavery in the hand car wash sector and how consumers can help by providing vital intelligence.
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we are thrilled to launch the collaborative Social Rent Housing at Pace Playbook.
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It was a great weekend and amazing way to finish this season of The Noise in Bristol. We have been really encouraged to hear some of the stories from across the city...
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A Free Conference on Youth Violence, Bristol Noise 2024 running a series of FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS and help support people in local Bristol communities...
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Thank you for supporting Just Love's mission to equip students and support alumni to pursue justice with their whole lives.
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“Staying at Bristol Churches Shelter gave me hope for my future. I was homeless but now I’ve found secure accommodation.” Guest
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...pleased to say that we worked with more people than ever last year reflecting the investment in additional days in our settings.
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These three successes show that our collective voice is becoming impossible to ignore...
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the Bristol Legacy Foundation: a new chapter in our city's journey in grappling with the legacies of slavery...
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Bristol City of Sanctuary has exciting plans for 2024, all aimed to continue our work towards creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for people seeking sanctuary in Bristol.
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We’d love to invite you to join with us to bless the women at Eastwood Park. If people would like to get involved, there are a few ways they can do this...
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...if there are friends who are concerned about the state of the world, this may be a good place to start for them.
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Ready to step out in faith? We would love for you to come join us to see lives transformed by the gospel in Eastern Europe and the Balkans!
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What is God’s heart for the nations? And how do we participate in his plan and purposes for them? Big questions, right?
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BCCF is aiming to raise £60,000 to support churches to run welcoming spaces for a second winter, or other churches to start a welcoming space for the first time.
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we want to wish you all a happy new year, and look forward to your continued support in 2024, it means the world to all of us here at Bristol City of Sanctuary!
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This year at One25 has undoubtedly been challenging and, at times, incredibly sad. We have said goodbye to services, beloved colleagues, and incredible women.
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This year Sixty-One is taking part in Treefest, an opportunity for us to tell thousands of visitors about our work and the Christmas Gift Project.
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As a result of our foresight, Bristol was one of the first cities to develop a planned local response to the cost of living crisis.
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At a time when self-harming and suicide rates are high, this act of unconditional kindness has a huge impact.
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...we’re seeking to encourage the Christian community across the city to give generously into the Churches City Fund to enable us to provide funding for these initiatives.
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This is the highest number of parcels our network of food banks has ever distributed in this six-month period.
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we are dedicated to ensuring that every person seeking sanctuary feels welcomed and safe within Bristol, with their contributions to the community being valued.
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...for a growing number of families who are struggling to afford the essentials, the excitement and joy of the festive season will be replaced with stress and worry.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read this update. We hope you are well as you get ready for Christmas.
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a four part series which explores a range of themes from mental health, the housing crisis, food poverty, shame, through to the effects on children and young people...
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BCS has been recognised by Bristol City Council for its integral and effective role in reducing rough sleeping in the city.
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Moveable Feast is Bristol Hospitality Network's social enterprise arm which supports people destitute by the UK's asylum system.
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Last winter the Warm Welcome Campaign was born, and over 7,000 warm welcome spaces popped up across the country, providing a warm and welcoming space to those struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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Over the summer, we enjoyed a visit to our offices from Mark Shelford, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset... as we train, equip and enable the community to support people with a conviction
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In today's blog, we think about how Jesus' response to His disciples can shape our own response to the needs of others.
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... for those on the Christian path it offers the possibility of unmasking the ingrained habits of the false self and rediscovering who we really are before God.
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Despite the challenges and changes of 2022-23, we worked with 271 brave women - an increase from the year before
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...drawn to work with Bristol's female sex workers, Val's own brokenness enables her to offer a listening ear, acceptance, support and a safe place to stay.
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She then looked at me and said, "I am so grateful, I think of you and pray for you every day, you are my strength."
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Thank you for supporting our mission to equip students and support alumni to pursue justice with their whole lives.
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our summer issue of Together magazine...is available online now, and is filled to the brim with stories and articles from across the Trussell Trust community.
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Faith Communities Major Emergency Plan - Volunteers offer a listening ear and no-strings support to those of any faith or none during a critical incident.
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Bristol is home to many asylum seekers who have had to leave everything behind and flee their country to escape violence, war and persecution.
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It’s heart breaking that so many people, are unable to afford the essentials in one of the richest economies of the world. But we know why it’s so high and what needs to change…
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We are particularly heartbroken that the government's new Illegal Migration Bill has continued to clamp down on the rights of sanctuary seekers to find safety on our shores. Read on to find out more and what you can do to help.
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Our TENteam is back from a week at Camp Fokus. Learn how it went and how you can take part next year.
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In a range of locations across the city, we are looking to host workshops/sessions to bring communities together, to continue to champion issues, and to encourage change.
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...we had hoped the cost of living crisis would be having less of an effect on people by the summer. However, this is definitely not the case.
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As this is my last annual address, I want to thank all the Lord Mayors I’ve worked with... And I'd say that together we have gone far in these seven years. We have got stuff done.
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It’s been a busy time for the Christians in Politics speaking team at various events and festivals. We thought it would be good to give you a flavour of what’s been going on.
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It’s been a difficult year for many people in this country. The national cost-of-living crisis... has forced more people to live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet.
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Jesus breathed life, purpose, and creativity into the lives of the people He met during His ministry on earth - and still does in our lives today.
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We're making the most of the sunshine with beach trips, festivals and art exhibitions and we'd love to invite you to join in...
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...these wonderful women would have been at major risk on the streets or in unsafe situations if it weren't for the shelter and support Spring of Hope provides.
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Take on our summer fundraising challenge and cover the distance of 125 miles (or a goal of your choice)
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Although often still more expensive to buy than most petrol and diesel vehicles, EVs are generally considered to be cheaper to run with lower maintenance and refuelling costs.
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...there is an energy in our city to continue to work together to secure a better, more inclusive, and more sustainable future for Bristol.
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...will give you first-hand experience of church ministry and a chance to discern your future vocation.
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There are over 100 million people living in slums in India (UN estimate). If you live in a slum, you don't have easy access to the services that we would take for granted...
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We have now held our final drop-in and Peony sessions. These changes are necessary to protect the future of One25, but we feel a profound sense of loss.
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we want to share with you an important Noise 365 event that we are co-hosting with Christian Action Bristol and Good Faith Partnership and to invite you to sign up to come along to Building Bristol: A City of Hope
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...we've been really encouraged to hear some of the stories from across the city, from those who volunteered, attended events or received support from a team of volunteers.
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“Gosh, you’ve really got Christians in Politics from the seminar tent to the mainstage. You are mainstreaming the concept of politics as a legitimate and important mission-field."
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This week we’re remembering a milestone in the history of One25
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We want to thank you for your support, patience, and prayers as it has taken time to get to this exciting moment.
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Bristol is home to many asylum seekers who have had to leave everything behind and flee their country to escape violence, war and persecution.
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'Living' is present, and the truth is that we can be a people of hope because the source, Jesus Christ, is alive and at work now.'
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This week, we delivered 400 Easter gift packs to Eastwood Park Women’s Prison to be handed out to the women over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
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We know that change happens when people think differently about an issue, that's why, in the next step for the Guarantee Our Essentials campaign, we're hoping to grab the attention of the general public with a different approach.
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Bristol Noise charity's vision is to inspire you, and other Christians across our city, with how we can all be showing God's love in practical ways throughout the year.
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The number of households in Bristol who are stuck in temporary accommodation is 19,000 and increasing.
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Think about the organisations and institutions you interact with in just one day while living or working in Bristol. What influence do they have over your life and choices?
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More and more people are speaking up and saying that the basic rate of Universal Credit must at least be enough to afford the essentials we all need to get by, so that people are protected from needing to use a food bank.
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We'll be launching Sparks to the public on May 13th with a day full of activity including the fabulous Invisible Circus Weekend of Wonder.
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BCS has been running for 3 months and has so far been
able to welcome 14 guests off the streets and into the safety of the
guesthouse.
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In the first 7 weeks of 2023, we have seen the numbers of people in need increasing.
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It's been an exciting start to 2023 at Bridges, with the launch of a new 3-year strategy, a brand new website and scaling up of several of our projects for the new year.
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With a generous grant from Benefact Trust, disability inclusion charity Through the Roof is ramping up its ‘Roofbreaker’ project to triple the support for disabled people in UK churches.
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Our social security system should provide enough money so people can afford the essentials and live with dignity. We'll keep calling for a future where none of us need to turn to charity to get by.
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Drop-in has always been a haven - from violence, loneliness and hunger. These threats are looming large for women this winter, intensified by the steep rise in living costs.
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We are connected to a medical charity delivering pharmaceutical aid to regions that have recently been de-occupied in Ukraine but are still without electricity, water or government support.
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we hope to inspire you and your community to pray, support and get involved with the amazing social action work happening throughout Bristol.
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inHope's vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential, free from injustice and insecurity.
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As we start to feel the cold of the winter months, some people across Bristol will be deciding between heating their homes and putting food on the table.
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The Bristol Churches City Fund (BCCF) is a platform to encourage the Christian community to donate finances to critical needs in Bristol.
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This autumn, we are celebrating the work and creative resilience of Bristol-based artists who are migrants and refugees in the UK.
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Our local volunteers utilise suitable Community kitchens to cook the fresh surplus food (often donated to us), producing healthy, hot, three course meals for anyone who would like one.
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to see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture
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Mahabba Bristol is a network of Christians across churches in Bristol who love Muslim people, committed to expressing God’s love through offering welcome and friendship...
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Food should be a source of connection, celebration and comfort. But it’s becoming a cause of stress and anxiety for many people during the current cost of living crisis.
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inspiring change through social action and politics
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some brief updates on Bristol Noise related information and would love your support by sharing with friends and in churches too.
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we share some of the great things that have been happening recently, as well as letting you know about a couple of exciting events and opportunities to get involved.
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...sometimes my contribution to making the world a fairer place feels inadequate when faced with the massive challenges ahead of us. It’s easy to be discouraged. But then I remember...
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The average income of a family needing to use a food bank is just £57 a week, after housing costs...
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Eco Church is a scheme to encourage all sorts of churches to become more environmentally aware and eco-friendly.
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We are only 7 months in and yet so much has been achieved already. We have worked alongside incredibly resilient and determined young people
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Hazel Vinson (TEN Chair of Trustees) and James Vaughton (TEN CEO) visited Romania in the Spring. They spent five days in Oradea with TEN partners.
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We know how much richer our country is for the people who have sought sanctuary here.
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Just £3 donated through the contactless points will provide a warm, nutritious meal and make a real difference to someone in need
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For many who find themselves in the prison system, acceptance and belonging have not been part of their history and this isolation is only reinforced by society’s treatment on their release.
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inHope's vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential, free from injustice and insecurity.
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Our vision is to inspire you, and other Christians across our city, with how we can all be showing God's love in practical ways throughout the year.
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It was an incredible weekend and we've been really encouraged to hear some of the stories from across the city, from those who volunteered, attended events or received support from a team of volunteers.
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Over the last few years, a few of us on the staff team have been dressing as bananas for 125 hours to raise vital funds for One25. We’ve found it be rather fruitful (pun intended).
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The last few years has seen a step-change in collective church engagement in strategic city-wide issues in Bristol.
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four cities were chosen to invite innovators from around the world to help solve their challenges relating to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Please show Christian solidarity: bless this initiative of Churches Together by praying for a financial breakthrough within the next few weeks.
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The positive outcomes and changed lives for people who complete the Life Course continues...
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BCWNS has been running now for four months and there is a wonderful group of guests staying at the BnB with all the rooms full. The difference it makes to their lives is tangible.
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The aim is to raise funds to support three strategic initiatives around fostering/adoption, supporting troubled children at primary school age and supporting struggling teenagers.
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“For too long, the debate over how to solve the housing crisis has been a numbers game: in particular, how many new houses a year will be enough. What has been missing is a positive vision of what good housing looks like.”
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This marks a new season for Sixty-One as we increase our resources to be able to provide more support for ex-prisoners and to work in closer partnership with the churches in doing this.
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We have been busy planning and considering how and what might be possible this year. We are now ready to share some ideas with you...
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“I have loved my time at One25. It has been a privilege to be part of such a vital, changing and developing service which helps women to change their lives. One25 will always have a special place in my heart.”
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The new year is spread out before us and with hospital cases down and restrictions being reduced more than ever since March 2020, there is a tentative sense of positivity in the air.
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we are incredibly grateful our partners, collaborators and champions and are aware that we couldn't do any of this without your shared passion. Thank you for being part of Bristol's story of housing with us.
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we wanted to keep you updated with the exciting developments that are happening with the South Bristol CAP Debt Centre and share with you our vision going forwards.
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Meeting a group of young Christians over Zoom is not easy, especially when they live in Eastern Europe.
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we’re looking back and giving thanks for the many thousands, including you, who put their faith into action to show love for our global neighbours.
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Here's a quick round up of some of the things that we've been doing throughout 2021...
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‘I’ve done more to sort out my life in the last week staying here than I have
in the last 2 months of rough sleeping. I couldn’t ask for anymore!'
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Christmas reminds us of the need for light in dark times, for hope in a troubled world. It reminds us of a Father God who SO loved the world that he gave us His Son Jesus.
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Every donation made to support the Wild Goose during the Christmas Challenge week will be doubled...
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For one week only, donations to One25 can be matched and doubled in value.Can you help us raise £50,000 so we can provide specialist help for women in crisis?
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If you can, please bless families in your community this Christmas by donating
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Many children in the UK will face Christmas without food, warmth or love. Your gift could help change this.
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We're back with a few updates, including TWO exciting announcements about The Noise 2022 and an opportunity to feature on Songs of Praise!
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every single donation up to a total of £17,500 will be doubled, and will be used to support the work of the Wild Goose, providing a hot meal and practical help through the coldest months of winter.
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It’s with conflicting emotions that I have decided to step down as Director of Sixty-One
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Transform Europe Network is a Bristol-based charity that is passionate about partnership with indigenous Christian leaders in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
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to discuss housing, MMC, what it looks like to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies in the sector and how to build resilient communities.
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a big THANK YOU for the ways that you have continued to support people over the last few months in these ever-changing times!
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'Staying here has opened my eyes to new horizons. After years of sleeping
rough, I’m now looking to settle down!’ (guest)
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The Climate Sunday initiative is calling on all local churches across Great Britain and Ireland to hold a climate-focused service on any Sunday before COP26 (November 2021)
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Oil giant Shell and Siccar Point Energy are currently seeking permission from the UK Government to develop the Cambo oil field, west of the Shetland Isles, just months ahead of COP26.
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An inspiring range of local heroes are being celebrated in our #Bristol17 campaign to encourage more people to take positive action to help tackle poverty, inequality and climate change.
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These will be sent approximately every other month, and aim to provide you with the latest information as you take action to protect God’s creation.
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Never before in our communities has so much opportunity been available to make such a significant difference. And that includes you.
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Our vision is to inspire you, and other Christians across our city, with how we can all be showing God's love in practical ways throughout the year.
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As well as awarding a £10k prize, the Centre for Social Justice created this deeply moving and inspiring film about One25...
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Brilliant news! The award recognises the vast amount of work undertaken across the city to build a greener, healthier, fairer and more resilient food system...
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The Presidents of Together4Bristol (T4B) opened up their twice yearly gathering. Over 60 church and prayer leaders, and leaders in the spheres of life, gathered using Zoom...
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To be truly radical is to make hope possible rather than despair convincing.
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Christian Action Bristol is seeking to bring together churches from across the city to take climate action.
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A map that gives an important message to disabled people
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hugely well respected and supported by local authorities, businesses and the police, and this is very much the case in Bristol.
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The proposals are a threat to the right to seek asylum, a right enshrined in international law more than half a century ago. We have until the 6th of May to provide feedback.
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a charity which provides counselling and psychotherapy to highly traumatised refugees and asylum seekers.
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We are proud to join other local charities in calling on the Bristol and WECA mayoral candidates to publicly sign up to our list of 'Asks.'
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it is often said that you can’t change a culture without changing its vocabulary and language, so we want to offer people words that flesh out a theology of societal transformation.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many events to be cancelled, as well as much disappointment, isolation and loss. This year, especially, our communities need to feel God's love.
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As we prepare for COVID recovery, the Good Faith Partnership is running this survey entitled 'Faith in Communities' in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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End-to-end project management solution will build affordable housing and revitalise
community spaces
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To help the government with understanding the barriers that disabled people face and what it may need to focus upon to improve the lives of disabled people, we need to hear about your views and know more about your experiences.
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With different types of funding under one roof, City Funds strengthens Bristol-based initiatives that otherwise may be unlikely to secure the funding they need.
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Free online conference and call to submit papers which explore issues the church will face as a result of the climate emergency.
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A Bristol fund supporting Foodbanks during the Covid crisis is now extending its
reach to help children struggling with school.
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We are once again inviting you to join us in a coordinated response to support our city through the Coronavirus pandemic. Below, you will find an update on the achievements of last year, along with some key actions we are inviting you to participate in.
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The new improved facilities will allow staff, volunteer teams and visiting partner agencies to provide a more targeted and tailored approach for our service users.
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The arrangements are very different this winter...to provide Covid-Secure accommodation over the harsh winter months for those who would otherwise rough sleep.
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The TOGETHER FILMS are a series of short interviews that tell how Christians from the city of Bristol engaged during lockdown and the pandemic.
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Showing God's Love in Practical Love and Service. As the impacts of the Coronavirus hit Bristol, Christians and Churches from across Bristol have been responding and getting involved.
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We’re encouraging people to think about #climatechange and to try to make some changes.
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and raise funds to provide food and shelter for somebody facing homelessness in our city.
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We have seen, in the response to this pandemic, that certain changes are possible, and want to seize on this momentum to effect permanent change.
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Anna represents One25 on the Mayoral Commission on Domestic Abuse, which will harness the expertise of city partners to achieve the goal of making Bristol a city free from domestic abuse and gender inequality.
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The funds are being used to purchase and distribute food, and also to provide advice and support to clients. The demand for support is expected to increase further and be sustained throughout this year and into 2021...
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