Our achievements
Changes Bristol set up our first peer support group in 2003 which was massively over subscribed and overflowing with members who needed support and valued each other’s lived experience. In 2007 we became a charity and have steadily grown ever since, helping more people each year.
In 2019 we were awarded the following: 
Best Mental Health Peer Support 2019 – UK
Best Mental Health Awareness Workshops 2019 – UK
Support groups run
Total Attendances
Individuals supported
- Felt connected to others 83%
- Felt more relaxed 77%
- Took steps towards work, training or study 63%
- Felt less at risk of hospitalisation 86%
- Felt more useful 75%
- Started volunteering or community action 35%
- Gained confidence 79%
- Experienced positive emotions 83%
- Would recommend us to family and friends 96%
- Found it easier to express themselves 81%
- Stayed in employment (where applicable) 70%
What our members say?
Changes has helped me find inner peace as well as communicating with people who have shared lived experience.
The groups helped me connect with locals in a positive, therapeutic context… to reduce loneliness and get things off my chest.
With the support group and telephone befriending, I felt less alienated from society… I’m glad to have had contact during this hard time.
Peer Support Highlights
Took part in our weekly Walk & Talk sessions
Total Attendances
Visited Glastonbury for the winter murmuration’s!
“The murmurations were absolutely incredible… Such a wonderful experience — thank you!”
Befriending Survey Highlights
- Felt more relaxed 76%
- Felt more useful 67%
- Started volunteering or community action 32%
- Felt more connected 74%
- Feel less isolated 87%
- Identified as having a disability 68%
I’ve gained confidence, attended appointments, and more through befriending — I’m so grateful.
It’s a great first step when you’re overwhelmed… having someone to talk to makes a huge difference.
How we can help you
Our support groups
Find a support group
What to do in a crisis
Get Involved
Registered address
Changes Bristol
Barton Hill Settlement
41-43 Ducie Road
Lawrence Hill
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Charity details
Registered Charity Number
1167828
Registered Company Number
08914724
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