The
Homeless Hub.
Bosh
From advocacy services to life skills lessons, read on to find out more on how we try to help the homeless with functional skills lessons and practical support aimed at making a real impact transtioning off the streets
Digital access
Unlimited internet access
Computer literacy sessions on Tech Tuesdays
Housing / Benefits assistance
Phone / device charging
Meals
Including breakfast & lunch, hot & cold drinks plus cakes & biscuits!
Life skills
Including art classes, men & womans support groups, literacy lessons
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drop in support programmes such as The Beauty of Caring UK.
Bespoke advocacy
Support in court
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Advocating for clients with probation and other statutory agencies
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One to one talking therapies
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Benefit applications​
Housing referrals
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Help managing appointments
Floating support
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Tenancy support
Auxiliary services
A warm space
We offer a free community warm space for those struggling with energy costs or those on the streets, this includes lockers that​ enable our street friends to lock up belongings in a safe place.​​
Laundry services
Rough sleepers should be able to wash their clothing not simply for hygiene purposes but also important meetings regarding benefits, court dates, medical matters and housing interviews.
Drop in services
Such as;
WRAMAS
BCC Substance Team
DHI
The Beauty of Caring UK
ESC - Eddie’s Street Cuts
The Probation Service
MMR & COVID vaccinations
Woundcare clinics / Sirona care & health
Hot desking in the hub means BOSH can offer a space within the popular location for professionals and additional services to utilise allotted time slots, gaining (sometimes) difficult access to clients in a safe and professional environment.
Partner agencies are extremely important to BOSH, collaborating across a wide range of services, charities and governmental departments are key to functionally assisting those on the streets.
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Taking an holistic approach, encompassing mental health support, financial support, housing and legal advice through to probationary matters or therapies, when we advocate for clients we ensure to bring together all relevant parties in aim of best achieving success.
Advocacy
Advocacy involves individually tailored support to people who fear being treated with a lack of dignity and respect, and who feel disempowerment over choices and decision making.
BOSH support is available to accompany people to appointments, assist with housing applications, benefits, registering with a GP, dentist and generally accessing additional services.
Service user inclusion is vital to the development and continued growth of our project, and we hold regular meetings to find out how we can improve our services.
"I honestly believe without your help I wouldnt be here"
John.
06/06/23
How to find us
Tuesday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Group sessions by appointment
Weekends / 10am - 11:30am
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64 Bond Street
Broadmead, Bristol
BS1 3LZ
 Beautiful artJust one example of many stunning artworks being produced, from one of the BOSH art group members. |  imageThe community fridge was packed with cold drinks, bottled water & food from Marks and Spencer today - HOT! |  image |
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 Creating art!A few of our clients take the time to create art following lunch in the canteen area. |  316968208_168235422512661_8167036737402943299_nESC / Eddies Street Cuts and The Beauty of Caring UK team working right out front of the Hub, where everyone can see the fantastic work being done! |  A huge moment for BOSH!A spread is laid out on the lower floor for our opening day of the Homeless Hub, a huge moment for BOSH! |
 The Turing Trusts amazing donationThe Turing Trusts amazing donation to the Homeless Hub, a collection of laptops and software packages - Thank you! |  A huge thank you!A huge thank you to Cleeve Wood Road Shops for their Christmas fundraising. |  317087345_168235469179323_2712013860139001000_nESC / Eddies Street Cuts team working right out front of the Hub, where everyone can see the fantastic work being done! |
 BOSH CIO Julie DempsterBOSH CIO Julie accepting a donation from The Bristol Masonic Lodge & Simon Moss / Elle Moss following an excellent fundraising event. |  Help Bristols Homeless CharityTeaming with Help Bristols Homeless Charity to feed the community a hearty dinner |  Eddies Street CutsService users receive haircuts outside of the homeless hub. |
 Eddies Street CutsAnother successful day at the hub from the ESC team! |  Eddies Street CutsService users receive haircuts outside of the homeless hub. |  358151251_10210599020088200_492768072613551497_n |
 imageCommunity fridge in the hub! We are so grateful to have the community fridge in the hub, it has been an absolute blessing to have chilled water available throughout the day for those coming in to get respite from the extreme temperatures |  imageThank you Christ Church Clifton! A very busy morning in the hub, people were eagerly queuing outside, waiting for us to open, so that they could enjoy a cheeseburger from the lovely ladies at Christ Church Clifton |  imageThe hub is dog friendly A dog is so much more than just a companion to a street person, the hub is dog friendly and we have also been trusted to babysit our canine friends when a client has an appointment that they would not otherwise be able to attend. Also, when we have dogs in the hub, they are so therapeutic, everyone immediately starts smiling #homelesslivesmatter #dogslife #boshhub |
 The hub is extremely dog friendly!The hub is extremely dog friendly, young Digby made himself comfy in the office & had a lovely snooze while his owner enjoyed breakfast | imagefabulous donations from New Covenant Church! Some fabulous donations from New Covenant Church, essential items that we use daily, and also warm clothing. Thank you so much #homelesslivesmatter #bristol #charity #collaboration |  imageThank you The Provincial Grand Lodge of Bristol! |
 Our cosy corner at the hub!Our cosy corner at the hub! |  imageShire JTE Hub A well attended drop in at the Shire JTE Hub yesterday morning, thank you to all at Jobcentre Plus Shirehampton! |  imageVery well thought out donations from Nicola Pritchard Thomas & colleagues at EE |
 imageIt is national volunteers week! Jim is one of the team of excellent volunteers that help us to support between 250 and 380 clients a day in the hub. Without our selfless volunteers, giving their time, we couldn't deliver the service that we do |  imageThank you Cakesmiths! We are delighted to have received a fabulous donation of very delicious traybakes from Cakesmiths. |  The BOSH art exhibitionFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |
 imageAs reported by Bristol post, the hub has teamed up and installed The Daniel Baird Foundation bleed kit station |  The BOSH art exhibition with Miss Bristol GBFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |  The BOSH art exhibitionFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |
 The BOSH art exhibitionFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |  The BOSH art exhibitionFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |  The BOSH art exhibitionFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |
 The BOSH art exhibition with a big issue clientFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |  The BOSH art exhibition with a big issue clientFeaturing 99 art works from the homeless community, this event was a fantastic success for BOSH and all involved. |  imageChess sessions! We love watching the afternoon chess sessions in the hub, there is always a group of spectators watching avidly #homelesslivesmatter... |
The Homeless Hub is dog friendly!
How can we support you?
Support as and when
We are asked for support many times throughout the day in the hub, this can come in many forms, it may be help facilitating a telephone call, liaising with partner agencies to arrange appointments, one to one talking therapies, a listening ear, assisting with welfare benefits, or something as simple as passing on a message to someone who does not have a telephone, the message could be about accommodation for example. We are here to help where possible, in any way we can; see below.
Advice and Support
Finding support
If you or someone you know has become homeless or may do so in the foreseeable future, please contact us either via the outreach mobile number / office line or pop into the hub yourself. We will endeavor to assist in the short and long term. We can start with simply a warm place to sit and a hot drink in safety, through to providing clothing, sanitary products, survival packs and food.
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We would look to refer you on to emergency shelter / accommodation across Bristol availability pending, link you up with appropriate services and get you on the correct benefits streams. For issues surrounding homelessness we would like to work with you in reaching out to relevant services, for example we regularly liaise with assigned social workers, mental health teams, drugs projects and probationary services.
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However for further advice and support networks outside of BOSH, if you are unable to reach anyone at BOSH whilst in urgent need, we recommend contacting Street Link, though if you think you or the person you are concerned about is in immediate danger or needs urgent care, call 999.
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(please note some of these resources are for those based in Bristol)
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Homeless or at risk of
being homeless?
Domestic violence and
abuse information
Mental Health Support
Mens domestic abuse support
Trafficked people and modern slavery
Racism and Hate crime support
Labour Exploitation
Domestic / sexual abuse
of refugee women