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Julian House Impact Report 2023-24

Julian House is a South West charity tackling social exclusion across homelessness, domestic abuse, refugee resettlement, prison resettlement and Travelling Communities support. In 2023-24, the charity supported 2,343 vulnerable people, providing 85,696 bed nights and helping 785 people move on to independent living. Operating across Bath, Exeter, Dorset, Basingstoke and beyond, Julian House delivers a comprehensive pathway from crisis to stability for people with complex, multiple needs.

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About

Emergency hostel (Manvers Street, Bath); street outreach across Bath, Exeter, Dorset and Basingstoke; supported housing including Housing First and Trainer Tenancies; domestic abuse refuge and safe houses; hospital discharge support (Bay 6, Royal Devon and Exeter); prison resettlement; refugee resettlement; Travelling Communities outreach; bike workshop; six charity shops

Key Metrics

Key Metric 1 2,343 vulnerable people supported to begin their journey to independence and security in 2023-24
Key Metric 2 85,696 bed nights provided across all services; 785 people moved on to live independently
Key Metric 3 383 rough sleepers moved on to stable accommodation through outreach; 82% of clients felt happier due to support

Key Outcomes

  • 73 adults and 36 children provided with refuge; 80% of domestic abuse survivors moved into their own homes; 81% of prison leavers did not re-offend
  • 378 refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine and Hong Kong helped to resettle in the South West; 273 hospital patients at risk of homelessness supported on discharge
  • 139 Travelling Communities members supported; 67 people completed Build a Bike course adding £278,006 in social value; 60+ new units of accommodation opened

Geography

South West

Impact Snapshot
Key Metric 1
Provided education, advice and support to 14,972 young people in 2025/26, including educating 13,786 young people in schools and community settings
Key Metric 2
Under 16s mediation service supported 94 families; 95% of young people were able to return to or remain at home and 88% reported less...
Key Metric 3
Overall 2022-26 strategy target was 40,000 young people reached; the final total was 49,244
87% of evictions from permanent social housing were successfully avoided through Outreach support
Impact Snapshot
Key Metric 1
506 people had their homelessness ended in 2025/26
Key Metric 2
492 people received advice and guidance through the duty desk
Key Metric 3
Over 280 people provided a safe place to sleep each night
85% sustained accommodation with support; 73% moved on positively to a secure home.