Support, Supplies, and Sanctuary for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in Bristol

  • Our Mission

    is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need to access living essentials, emotional support, recreation, shelter, community, legal advice, health care and employment.

  • Our Vision

    is that the rights of refugees and those seeking asylum are respected so that they have the opportunity to achieve financial and emotional independence. 

  • Our Values

    are to welcome all displaced people regardless of their faith, race, ethnicity, culture, age, disability, gender and sexuality. Treat everyone with respect, compassion and love and seek to offer hope, advocacy and a space to belong.

  • “So, this is really our place, it’s our house, it’s a way really, we feel that we are human.”

    Norbert

  • "When I think of ABC, it reminds me that I'm a person - not just an asylum seeker."

    Service User

  • "I was lucky enough to meet people like you in the hardships of my life to realise that kindness is still valuable in the world."

    Service User

  • "A safe haven."

    Women’s Group Member

  • “I found ABC as an institution that was changing a way of life from fear, misery, unknown to finding a new path in life. "

    Richard

Our Services

We welcome people of every religion, race and ability with no judgment.  We expect everyone to be kind to each other, while respecting personal space. We hope you enjoy being part of this loving community.

Free Shop & Welcome Hub

Where people can choose with dignity free quality items donated by the public - from clothing, toiletries, and toys, to household and electrical items.

Open Monday - Friday, from 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Donate items here!

Within our hub we hold ABC Cafe, a daily drop-in space where people can get a warm welcome, enjoy a tea or coffee, and find out about other services and organisations that can support them. It’s a cosy, friendly place to meet others, play games, use art supplies, access a computer, or simply relax.

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Activity Groups & Trips

Our activity groups provide a space for sharing skills, learning, laughing, and chatting - a time for people to take care of their wellbeing, meet friends and feel belonging. 

We also organise several day trips & weekend retreats that run throughout the year.

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Aid Box Connections

A befriending programme connecting people to alleviate isolation and grow friendship. The 10-week program puts in touch local volunteers with our community of people settling in Bristol for friendship and support.

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A guide to services & organisations in Bristol for refugees and asylum seekers!

A directory to free services that support refugees and those seeking asylum in the Bristol area. This includes healthcare, practical support with living items, housing support services, legal advice services, English classes available, employment help, free activities available, LGBTQ+ support and much more. Translations available on the top right corner of the page.

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  • Join the ABC Angels!

    Join the ABC Angels!

    We’re excited to be launching ABC Angels, our brand new community fundraising initiative. We want to bring our brilliant supporters together and assemble a team of Angels ready to lift ABC’s community fundraising off the ground!

    Do you:

    • Want a more active role supporting ABC?

    • Have fundraising or events experience or want to gain some?

    • Have great local connections?

    • Have a great idea you’ve been sitting on?

    Then you might just be an ABC Angel!

    Interested? Complete our registration form or email tess@aidboxcommunity.co.uk for more info about how to get involved, .

    Check out the ABC Angels info pack below for more details!

    ABC Angels Info Pack

  • Volunteer!

    NOW RECRUITING

    • Free Shop Summer Volunteers - welcome members to our Free Shop & Hub from 10am - 3.30pm on Fridays.

    • Football Volunteers - Tuesdays in Lockleaze or Wednesdays in St Pauls from 2.30pm - 4.30pm

    More info!