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We stand in solidarity with people seeking asylum and facing destitution in Bristol. Without an income, these individuals can't find accommodation.

We support people seeking asylum through our weekly Welcome Centre drop-in, and by finding accommodation for those who have been refused asylum. BHN works alongside asylum seekers facing destitution by sourcing hosted accommodation and creative community engagement across the city. We estimate there are 100 destitute asylum seekers living in Bristol, caught in the loopholes of the system - unable to work and unable to claim benefits. We provide full board accommodation for our members in host households and in our men's hostel in Bristol, as well as opportunities in community volunteering and as part of our social enterprise, Moveable Feast. We run a drop-in session and provide a hot meal every Monday at our Welcome Centre, offer legal advice and support, run ESOL classes, and host events. We also feel it’s important to celebrate when there are joys to be acknowledged and we enjoy some wonderful dinners and parties - often a melting pot of cultures! Look out for upcoming events via our Facebook. For more information about Bristol Hospitality Network, please visit http://www.bhn.org.uk.

*** ARE YOU A REFUGEE OR ASYLUM SEEKER IN NEED OF SUPPORT OR HOUSING? ***
Please contact us:
https://www.bhn.org.uk/contact

03/11/2026

✨ Join our volunteer team! ✨

We are in search of friendly, dedicated volunteers to join us in the following roles:
- Washing up volunteers (Monday day time) 🫧
- Assistant chefs (Monday day time) 🧑‍🍳
- Befriended volunteers for our men's house (Tuesday evenings) 🤗

Full induction and relevant training will be provided, and our Volunteer Coordinator will support you throughout your time with us ❤️

For more information on each role and how to apply, click the Linktree in our bio or visit bhn.org.uk/volunteering

We can't wait to meet you!!

22/10/2026

You know the saying; happy veg, happy Greg🌶️

A huge thank you to The Othona Community West Dorset for sending us an absolute HAUL of their delicious homegrown chillies 🔥

Our BHN host Gregory took them straight to the men's house to be used and enjoyed by our guests there. They also chucked a few in the Tuesday evening meal (there may have been a few watery eyes - but to be fair that's typical after a few intense rounds of the weekly Uno games as well)

Thank you so much Othona ❤️

13/10/2026

✨BHN Autumn Newsletter!✨

It's that time! Our autumn newsletter is out now, linked here: https://www.bhn.org.uk/newsletters

We must admit, most of it is about the summer holidays, with personal accounts written by two of our wonderful members. Great for anyone who's not ready to give up on the sunny season just yet! ☀️ Both of these trips were made possible by our amazing supporters and partner community groups.

Also included: some very important dates for your diary 😋📆

Happy reading ❤️

22/09/2026

Thanks so much to The Bristol Bike Project for providing another brilliant Dr Bike session at our drop in yesterday 🚲

In just four hours the wonderful mechanics inspected and repaired upwards of 10 bikes (and they brought the sun with them too).

These services are vital for our members who cycle to continue to move around the city freely.

Thank you BBP ❤️

16/09/2026

Lovely sentiment worn to our Monday drop-in by BHN Trustee Nabil.

We wanted to share it with you on this sunny Monday ☀️ 🥰

To all of our members, volunteers, supporters, donors, and whoever is reading this - the world is better with you in it! 🌎

11/09/2026

✨ BHN are hiring! ✨

We’re looking for two warm, thoughtful and practical people to join our team as Resident Support Workers.

Hours: 18.5 hours (2.5 days) per week, per post
Salary: £29,064 pro rata (actual salary £14,532)
Contract: Fixed term for 2.5 years, with potential to extend
Location: Bristol

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 27th September 2026

The Resident Support Workers will be responsible for welcoming residents into our new Bristol City Council-funded shared house, providing practical and emotional support, and helping to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming home. This role is for someone who is friendly, resourceful and committed to working in solidarity with people experiencing homelessness. An ability to build relationships, listen without judgement and support people to make informed choices will be key to this job.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness, migration or the asylum system, as well as those who can speak additional languages.

Sounds like you? Follow the link for the full job description and application pack 🔗 https://www.bhn.org.uk/workforus

Online info session about the role: Thursday 17th September, 12.30 - 1.30pm
Email [email protected] to book your place.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested in the role 🩵

09/09/2026

🍽️ Washing Up Volunteers Wanted! 🧽

Every Monday, BHN serves a free hot meal to over 150 people. We’re looking for a couple of friendly, hardworking volunteers to join our brilliant washing-up team!

What you’ll get from volunteering with us:
• Kitchen Porter experience & training
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
• A delicious hot lunch every week 😋

We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to coming every Monday for at least 3 months (ideally longer). Of course, we understand you may need to miss the occasional week.

You’ll also need to enjoy working as part of a team, stay positive in a busy kitchen and be happy getting stuck into the washing up.

Sound like you, or someone you know? 🩵 Find the Washing Up Volunteer form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mFwFrKJ6ZxbsKNXfogeIhG_6vhh1AUuqBTEKdX1PGOo/edit?tab=t.0 =h.gjdgxs

Location: Easton, near Easton Leisure Centre
Application deadline: rolling

We can’t wait to meet you!

18/08/2026

Bristol Refugee Festival!! (Part 1)

Very late to posting about this but we were overjoyed to be part of Bristol Refugee Festival again this year and couldn't not share the pictures. We were lucky enough to have not 1, but 3 stalls at Celebrating Sanctuary on College Green so expect more to come 😉

First up: our information stall! Huge shout out to our Trustees Jess and Colin and volunteer Annie for baring the heat to chat to everyone about what BHN does. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our stall. Jess and Qerim even got some time with the Lord Mayor & Green Party Councillor Yassin Mohamud 🩵

Swipe ▶️ for a little nosy at our stall ☺️

13/08/2026

🏠 ☀️ Summer evenings at the BHN house ☀️ 🏠

Every Tuesday our house guests, staff and volunteers get together for an evening meal. Everyone especially enjoys the nights when we can utilise the garden! On this last particular Tuesday, our lovely volunteer brought a couple of guitars and music naturally ensued. Swipe for a snapshot of the food that went along with it 😋

BHN finds housing for asylum seekers experiencing destitution. Our hosted members either stay in our accommodation house, in partnership lodgings or in the homes of generous local residents.

If you have a room to spare and would like to put it to good use, email Laura at [email protected] 🗝️

27/07/2026

🌞 🗞️ Our Summer newsletter is out now! 🗞️ 🌞

What better way to start the week than having a little read of what we have been up to these past few months? 😉 All made possible by our dedicated volunteers and supporters.

We invite you to grab a cup of coffee, pick a patch of grass and have a gander at our summer comings and goings.
Find it here: https://www.bhn.org.uk/newsletters 🔗

Address

Easton Family Centre, Beaufort Street
Bristol
BS50SQ

Telephone

+441173790011

Website

http://www.bhn.org.uk/, https://linktr.ee/bhncharity?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=8df403a4-d832-4dfa-a63d-823

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