![]() ![]() The support of Burges Salmon and its staff is going to give a terrific boost to our work on all fronts.As a volunteer eBay assistant you will help to maximise sales of refurbished bikes and parts through the Julian House bike workshop on-line store. ![]() The tragic truth is that for the long term street homeless average life expectancy is just 47 years. There is a huge difference between getting used to living there and wanting to be there. For this reason the charity works hard to explain that being on the streets is not a lifestyle of choice. In the case of homelessness we face an additional challenge – increasing awareness of some of the key issues that impact upon it. Peter Denning is the charity’s Chief Executive: “Like most good causes, raising funds is an ongoing issue. The charity offers food and shelter and has also developed projects and services that address not only the symptoms of homelessness but also the underlying reasons why men and women are forced onto the streets.” It is a fantastic local charity offering direct support to the homeless. The firm will also organise a range of volunteering opportunities for its people to get involved with the charity throughout the year.Ĭhair of Burges Salmon’s Charity of the Year Committee, Will Woodall, said: “We are thrilled to be able to announce Julian House as our Charity of the Year for 2016. In December, the firm will hold a Christmas Market/Fair and subsequently run a variety of additional fundraising events throughout 2016 including a Come Dine With Me type event in the Spring, a Bake Off, a ‘Dress Up’ Day, an Olympic event and a ‘Strictly’ dance event in Christmas 2016. Aspire, a property maintenance social enterprise in the Barton Hill are of Bristol, joined Julian House in 2014 – also offering a pathway out of deprivation and social exclusion for some of the most marginalised members of society.įund-raising activities for Julian House are already underway at Burges Salmon, with a team from the firm donating its winning prize from the Bristol + Bath Marathon. Since then other workshops have opened in Bristol and Trowbridge. However, achieving this goal can present real challenges.Īgainst this backdrop Julian House launched its first social enterprise in 2010, Bath Bike Workshop – offering practical work experience and training. There is clear evidence that employment can be the major contributing factor in helping individuals to transform their lives for the better. ![]() Unemployment is a significant feature for people with experiences of addiction, homelessness and/or a history of offending. The charity’s vision is a just society where socially excluded people are supported and empowered to build sustainable, independent lives. In total Julian House manages 106 bed spaces for clients with a wide spectrum of needs. These include: a range of homeless services, support for those suffering domestic violence, addiction recovery support – as well as work experience and training. Julian House operates more than 20 different projects, accommodation sites and social enterprises in Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Devon. ![]() The firm’s people nominate their preferred charity and then vote from a final shortlist, which this year was whittled down to a list of five. However, for many years now the firm has chosen to support a Charity of the Year instead, so that the donations and funds raised can make a real difference. Burges Salmon has appointed south west charity Julian House as its Charity of the Year 2016.īurges Salmon's Charity Committee receives many requests for help from both local and national charities all year round. ![]()
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