<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Alongside Charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alongside Website ]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:26:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Jake’s story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake's story explores the realities of rebuilding stability after homelessness and addiction, and the importance of support, trust and being treated without judgement.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/jake-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2a77e58d10dcf6288c883e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:16:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca1e6a_f5e5c2bbe9154181b096c51ae8ca61c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kellyjaynemurray</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Renters’ Rights Act means and why access to housing still matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the Renters’ Rights Act means in practice and why access to housing remains a key challenge for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/what-the-renters-rights-act-means-and-why-access-to-housing-still-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baef1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:25:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca1e6a_cfa15599d9b54f388b1ca12c28c6c26a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What support really looks like inside our Salisbury services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building trust, stability and a way forward We recently spent time with our supported housing team in Salisbury. Nick, Anna and Geoff run our supported accommodation for people moving on from homelessness. The service provides shared housing for people with low to medium support needs, supporting them to build the skills and confidence to move on to more independent living. We also captured a short video during our visit, which shares more about how the service works and how people move on....]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/what-support-really-looks-like-inside-our-salisbury-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf9b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:44:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca1e6a_f58aa6f7d46942e0b264709f4a207a47~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How stigma makes homelessness harder]]></title><description><![CDATA[How stigma makes homelessness harder: exploring how judgement, exclusion and harmful stereotypes affect safety, dignity and access to support.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/how-stigma-makes-homelessness-harder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baee8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:22:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca1e6a_d17ee589b9bf4d2cb89fc93f91188ded~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new day centre for people experiencing homelessness in Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian House to open a new day centre in Bath, offering safety, support and essential facilities for people experiencing homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/a-new-day-centre-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-in-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1bafc2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:57:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca1e6a_f31804f5bc6e4090b4cfc48b1fd48541~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_862,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Naomi: advocating for domestic abuse support in traveller communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naomi is a strong advocate for the community and making sure that these women are recognised, listened to and treated fairly, especially when they are experiencing domestic abuse and reaching out for help.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/meet-naomi-advocating-for-domestic-abuse-support-in-traveller-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf98</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_c8fcdb94095c40b8a6255eb3281f9826~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support systems are the difference between crisis and collapse.]]></title><description><![CDATA[when these systems fail or are unavailable, early warning signs are overlooked, crises escalate, and women fall through the cracks, which can lead to homelessness.

]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/support-systems-are-the-difference-between-crisis-and-collapse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf2f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_a50328cf2f2846c090fce30842f4ee20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is true scale of women’s homelessness unknown?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For women, homelessness is often shaped by fear. Sleeping on the streets can feel unsafe, so many hide in public places, cars, or remain in dangerous relationships just to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/why-is-true-scale-of-women-s-homelessness-unknown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1bafa3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_12465186d6cc46f69298ca585980da60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare: difference between support and crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[When these systems fail or are unavailable, early warning signs are overlooked, crises escalate, and women fall through the cracks, which can lead to homelessness.

]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/importance-of-healthcare-and-support-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf0f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:04:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_a50328cf2f2846c090fce30842f4ee20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rough sleeping continues to increase across the South West.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ‘Rough Sleeper Snapshot’ figures suggest that there is a 10% increase of individuals who are sleeping rough across the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/rough-sleeping-continues-to-increase-across-the-south-west</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baeeb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:05:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_51b4b01ea6e8406681e631917f9e646d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karol's story- staying on the streets to escape domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[There one occasion a man threatened to burn her tent because she said no. On the streets other people would rob her money and take my possessions. They would take my tent. She ended up in the bushes because it was much safer and warmer. ]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/karol-s-story-staying-on-the-streets-to-escape-domestic-abuse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf28</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_deabb3d237734b40af23dcbe793ea976~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Big Bath Sleep Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have made the difficult decision to not host our beloved and vital Big Bath Sleep Out event in 2026. For this event to run, we needed to sell a certain amount of tickets to cover the costs of running this event and to generate a profit, and unfortunately, we didn’t have the signups that we hoped for. Sleep-Outs have been an important part of our fundraising efforts for over 20 years, but we’re unable to run an event that would result in a loss for the charity. We wanted to say a heartfelt...]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/update-on-big-bath-sleep-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1bafb1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a2c4f_96b857dec53440318ceaeee3d9dc97c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Experience Working with Women in Travelling Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[

Creating space for their voices—especially for those who are marginalised not only by wider society but sometimes within their own communities—feels vital. Their stories, their resilience, and their struggles shape the wellbeing of all of us. Supporting women to be heard feels like a necessary step toward true solidarity and collective healing.

 ]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/my-experience-working-with-women-in-travelling-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1bafcf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:28:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_099c675d36804f3984c6ae1ed322a8b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping refugee families settle in to life in the UK ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Refugee Resettlement has been working with South Gloucestershire Council since 2022 to provide support for refugees to settle into life in the UK, including help with their finances, and accessing health services, education and employment.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/helping-refugee-families-settle-in-to-life-in-the-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baee3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_650226c6a94343c093b5469ae9b03503~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_590,h_787,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 years running at the Bath Half: Charles' story]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we are getting closer to the Bath Half Marathon, we have been catching up with some of our participants who will be running for Julian House. Introducing Charles Heywood, who will be running at the Bath Half for the 15 th  time this year. We caught up with Charles to ask him a few questions before the race. Why did you choose to run for Julian House at the Bath Half? I do it for Julian House because, having taken up running in late 2005, I was inspired to run the Bath Half the following...]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/meet-charles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baed6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:14:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_2ca70b37f49f4688a6dd20c3cead4c4d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Plates for Purpose at the Pump Rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Christmas, we have launched Plates for Purpose with The Pig and Fiddle and the Pump Rooms to help raise funds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in our community.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/celebrating-plates-for-purpose-at-the-pump-rooms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baed9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:47:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_f27dd8ea2bc44c64a8099dad84f86e42~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_567,h_661,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julian House is nominated for a Bath Life award]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re incredibly proud to be finalists in the charity category at the Bath Life Awards! After a record-breaking number of nominations in the 2026 Bath Life Awards, it means so much that Julian House has received this nomination. It's a huge honor that Julian House is among nine exceptional groups dedicated to making a local difference. Each charity showcases remarkable efforts in creating a lasting impact in our community, and we are so pleased to stand alongside them. Being nominated for...]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/julian-house-is-nominated-for-a-bath-life-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baefe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:27:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_2ecd744c1d054d73a091bfac03bb1c61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_583,h_677,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do if you see someone sleeping rough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There isn’t a single ‘right’ way to help. How you respond will always come down to personal comfort and circumstances, and we wouldn’t judge anyone choosing to set a polite boundary or even not engage directly if you don’t feel comfortable to do so.  

]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/what-to-do-if-you-see-someone-sleeping-rough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1bafab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:21:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/82e0c0_829a9e944ddc4512932915a1808c8512/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inviting people to take part in the Big Bath Sleep-Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us on Friday 6th March and sleep out for just one night to help people who are forced to do so every night. The B ig Bath Sleep Out is returning in March 2026, inviting communities to swap their beds for a night outside, in support of anyone experiencing or facing homelessness. Our popular annual fundraiser is back to challenge people to sleep out for just ONE night and help us raise vital funds and awareness for people forced to sleep out EVERY night. Our work relies heavily on the...]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/inviting-people-to-take-part-in-the-big-bath-sleep-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf10</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:21:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_6395b3ef19f44b02800b51e8c839fe34~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting men to recover from domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are determined to provide the support that victims need to recover, regain their independence and build a new life for themselves, no matter their gender.]]></description><link>https://www.alongsidecharity.org.uk/post/the-hidden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a043150bbf53cd1fa1baf1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/82e0c0_286a2016d2814faea0f95c26b9fb1c2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>keirapark1</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>