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Join us: The Kindness Quiz 22/05/2020

May 7, 2020

What is it? The Kindness Quiz is Changes Bristol's first VIRTUAL PUB QUIZ! We were thrilled with the turn out and support of our last two pub quizzes, and couldn't wait to bring you the next instalment. Due to the current lock-down we have had to get creative,...

Covid-19 Guidelines

May 7, 2020

[This information is out of date as of 17 June 2020 and has been archived] Information can be confusing online on what we should and shouldn't do during this time. To make things a little simpler for members, here is the official guideline on lockdown. If one of our...

Announcement: New Befriending Service

May 7, 2020

September 2020 update: unfortunately we are unable to take any new referrals for our befriending service. 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...

Join us: Charity Live Stream 02/05/2020

Apr 30, 2020

Huge thank you to Joel Fisher and his streaming community for deciding to host a charity live stream this Saturday 2nd May for Changes Bristol on Twitch.TV! They will be streaming a variety of games and activities throughout the day, with any donations made being used...

Emergency Appeal – we need you!

Apr 30, 2020

The Coronavirus emergency is having a big impact on people’s mental health so charities like ours are needed more than ever. Changes Bristol has adapted quickly to provide phone and online services to meet the needs of our community. Help us to continue this vital...

Article: I’m virtually there…

Apr 29, 2020

Despite the Bristol 10k being cancelled, Changes Bristol member Nico is determined to take on the challenge and do her bit to help our small charity survive this rocky period. I was really struggling with stress from work and depression. I also struggled to find the...

Tribute: To Steve Franks, a wonderful friend to Changes Bristol

Apr 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our dear friend Steve Franks earlier this year. Steve was a wonderful man who had been a fixture of the Changes team for 15 years. He was our longest serving volunteer who had been involved from the inception of the...

Self-isolation 2: Anxiety & worry

Apr 24, 2020

For many people, lockdownwill put significant pressure on their mental wellbeing, resulting in feelings of worry and anxiety. This is understandable. Anxiety is a natural response to uncertainty and danger, and with so much change to our normal lives we can find we...

Article: Essential oils

Apr 23, 2020

Volunteer facilitator Kath C has put together some advice on using essential oils to enhance your wellbeing. Below are some tips for using essential oils to ease different problems. They're not meant as a substitute for prescription medications or other treatments,...

Take the 2.6 Challenge!

Apr 20, 2020

What is it? The 2.6 Challenge is a national event thought up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to inspire the nation to unite together in support of charities like Changes Bristol. Fundraising events have been cancelled and corporate supporters have had to...