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What We Do

At The Julian Trust, we are dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Our Night Shelter is here to offer warmth, dignity, and essential services to help you through the night. We are open from 8:00pm to 9:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays. 

When you arrive at The Julian Trust Night Shelter, we aim to make sure you have everything you need to feel cared for and respected: 

  • Hot Meals: We provide nourishing hot meals for all our guests, ensuring you can enjoy a warm, filling dinner to start your evening. 

  • Showers: Clean shower facilities are available so you can freshen up and feel comfortable. 

  • Clothes: We offer clean clothes and toiletries. 

  • Takeaway Options: If you’re on the go or would like some food for later, we offer sandwiches and any surplus hot food to take away with you. 
     

Please note that everything is subject to availability. While we do our best to ensure all services are available, there may be occasions when we have limited supplies or capacity. 

When you arrive at the shelter, we ask that you queue patiently as we prepare to welcome everyone. Once it’s your turn, simply give us your first name upon entry so we can greet you properly and keep track of who is using our facilities. If it's your first time visiting us, let us know and we’ll give you a quick tour.  
 

Once inside, you have the freedom to: 

  • Get food: Help yourself to the meal of the evening. 

  • Socialise: Feel free to interact with others, but if you’d prefer some space, you’re welcome to sit quietly. 

  • Shower: Take time to freshen up in our showers. 

  • Get clothes: Access clean clothes and toiletries. 
     

You are welcome to stay as long as you need during our hours of operation. We want you to feel safe and supported for as long as you’re with us. 

We have 12 beds that are offered to guests via a referral system. We work in partnership with St Mungo's Outreach Team to decide which guests are offered beds each week. 
 

Occasionally, we may have a spare bed if any of the nominated guests do not arrive. If there is a bed available at closing time, the Shift Supervisor will offer it to a guest on a first-come, first-served basis for that night only. To be added to our reserve list, please ask on arrival.  

Expectations

We are a welcoming place for everyone, but we do ask that all guests respect the Night Shelter rules. This includes keeping the shelter alcohol and drug-free in order to maintain a peaceful and safe environment for everyone. As we are all volunteers and have no paid staff, we kindly ask for your cooperation in creating a respectful and caring space for all. 
 

Any guests who display behaviour that breaks our rules will be subject to a ban from the shelter. We believe in maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and we rely on your respect and understanding to make this possible. 
 

By working together to follow these guidelines, we can ensure the shelter is a supportive space for everyone. 

At The Julian Trust, we are here to help provide the basic necessities. Our team is dedicated to offering a warm and safe space where you can receive food, shelter, and support. Whether you need a meal, a clean set of clothes, or just a place to relax for a while, we are here for you. 
 

Please note that we are not trained professionals, and our services are intended to provide basic care and support. We cannot offer legal advice, and we encourage guests to seek professional help if needed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly staff or volunteers. We're here to help in any way we can. 
 

We look forward to welcoming you and providing the care and support you need.

CONCERNED ABOUT A ROUGH SLEEPER?

If you are aware of a person that is rough sleeping, please contact Streetlink by clicking on the link below. A member of their team will make contact with the individual with a view to helping them into emergency short stay accommodation.

Contact us

Address: 
The Night Shelter, 
16 Little Bishop Street, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9JF

Phone: 
0117 924 4604 (evenings only)

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