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Spring of Hope women’s night shelter offers homeless women in Bristol a safe, warm and welcoming place to stay. The emergency accommodation provides eight beds. Guests can have a meal, make use of shower and laundry facilities, and receive support and guidance to find a permanent home of their own.
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Situation
Rough sleeping poses a huge challenge in Bristol, with 60 people sleeping outside each night. 14% of rough sleepers are women, but many women experience ‘hidden homelessness,’ hiding to avoid violence or abuse. 19% of Bristol's rough sleepers are women. However, women-only services are rare and many homeless women would rather sleep rough, risking assault and abuse, than go to mixed night shelters where they risk being re-traumatised. The life expectancy for a homeless woman is 43.
Solution
Spring of Hope women’s night shelter provides single sex accommodation, vital to ensuring women can feel safe and secure. Run by an all-female staff and volunteer team, the shelter is open from 10pm to 8am, 365 nights per year. It offers eight beds, in a city centre location. Women are offered clothing and personal supplies. Women have access to food, shower and laundry facilities during their stay. A day programme of support helps women to access a range of services and rebuild their lives.
