by changesbristol | Jul 2, 2020 | Articles & testimonials, Mental Health Awareness, Support Groups
The recent Black Lives Matter protests coupled by the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities has been impacting on the wellbeing of some of our members from these communities and no doubt many others. While our support at...
by Ronan Haughey | Jun 11, 2020 | Achievements, All events, Articles & testimonials, Coronavirus, Fundraising events, Mental Health Awareness, Social events, Support Groups, Volunteering, Wellbeing events
Our Volunteer Leanna has been busy at work, asking people from in and around Bristol, to donate crochet granny squares to be made into a blanket, that will be raffled off to raise funds for our Emergency Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of crafters, we have now...
by changesbristol | Jun 9, 2020 | Articles & testimonials, Mental Health Awareness, Support Groups
We are aware that the death of George Floyd in the US and the subsequent protests around the world and here in Bristol may be having an impact on the mental wellbeing of Changes Members. We want to reassure new and existing members, that our groups are safe spaces to...
by changesbristol | May 29, 2020 | Achievements, All events, Articles & testimonials, Coronavirus, Fundraising events, Mental Health Awareness, Social events, Support Groups, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Wellbeing events
Masks for Good is a new initiative set up by Changes Bristol’s skilled sewing volunteers who are usually providing a clothing alteration and repair service at Mend for Good events in corporate offices. With all events currently on hold, our talented volunteers...
by changesbristol | May 7, 2020 | Achievements, Coronavirus, Support Groups, Volunteering
Not all our members feel comfortable attending online meetings (or they do not have the technology) so we have set up a befriending service matching volunteers with members for an informal weekly phone chat and check-in. What is a befriender? A befriender is usually...
by changesbristol | Apr 9, 2020 | Mental Health Awareness, Support Groups
We now have an animated video describing our support groups! Yes, really! Although our groups are on hold for now, we didn’t want to wait any longer to shout about this beautiful piece of work made pro bono for us by Fiasco Design . We hope this shows what you...
