A SNAPSHOT2017/18 You can help

us reach out to homeless and vulnerable people in Bath by giving money, time, clothing or food.

CRISISSeeking help & minimising self-neglect

DEVELOPMENT Developing healthier lifestyles

EMPOWERMENT Gaining independence through work or meaningful activity

From hunger and homelessness to hope and a happier future

Our projects support people on their journey from despair to hope, from desperation to independence. And we’re with them every step of the way.

GENESIS TRUST PATHWAY

Genesis Trust Bath, The Old School House, South Parade, Bath BA2 4AF

Genesis Trust Bath is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity No: 1154253 and Company No: 8609938

www.genesistrust.org.uk

call 01225 463549 email office@genesistrust.org.uk

@TheGenesisTrust@GenesisTrust Genesis_Trust

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Offering hope, support and a future to homeless and vulnerable people in Bath

31,000hours of volunteer support

3,800 people provided with low-cost furniture

13 families supported through Family Matters

300vulnerable people kept safe by Bath Street Pastors

8,000visits to our homeless drop-in centre Lifeline

109people engaged with our Life Skills courses

12,500meals served to rough sleepers

12,000Foodbank parcels distributed for hungry families

41 people given work experience and training

Immediate practical help for people who are homeless,

hungry and vulnerable and long-term opportunities for them to rebuild their lives

Thanks to the generous support we have received from donors we have been able to expand our services this year with a new hot shower and wash facilities.”

I lost my partner nine years ago. Genesis helped me move house and start a new life.”

My time volunteering at Genesis has been so exciting and fulfilling. I have completed a whole variety of tasks and the staff and clients created a welcoming environment that I have gained so much from; it is a wonderful feeling to be making a difference in the local community.”

I have no confidence when I’m sober. Volunteering here I can talk to people, I’m learning how to communicate again and my confidence is coming back.”

I had a stressful job and was experiencing lots of personal problems around my anxiety. Seven years ago I had a nervous breakdown. I’d never painted before, but when I joined the Life Skills art group I just started drawing. For two days a week I felt free. Today when I feel stressed I know I can just sit down and get a sketchbook out.”

Lauren, Bournemouth University

student on summer placement

Andy, Life Skills art group

participant

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY

SUPPORTING CHANGE

FINDING PURPOSE

Darren, once homeless, now

on a volunteer placement with

Furniture Project

REACHING OUT

GIVING TIME

Visitor and volunteer at our drop-in centre Lifeline

Making mosaics in a Life Skills

workshop

Thank you for all you have done throughout the year. You are a great listener and your advice is always highly welcome. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” FAMILY MATTERS MOTHER

Whilst caring for my mum, my marriage fell apart and I eventually became homeless. I came to Lunch Box and one of the staff saw me. He gave me a big smile and asked if I’d eaten that day. Then he took me over to Lifeline and I’ve been visiting ever since. The more I do with Genesis, the better I get at coping with life.”

LIFELINE VISITOR

The staff at Genesis are really kind and considerate and I appreciated the little things that they did, like allowing me to sit where I feel safe, even though it makes extra work for them. I found the session really absorbing and calming and it was a lovely escape for me.”LIFE SKILLS PARTICIPANT

CREATING COMMUNITY