Meet our members: Nabil
He may be only 25, but Nabil has already lived 3 different lives. Born in Kapisa, a province in North-East Afghanistan, Nabil is one of 3...
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BHN
Mar 29, 20222 min read
What BHN stands for - and what we do
Are you new to BHN? Catch up on our recent social media series about BHN's work with this summary of all the posts. BHN - Bristol...
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BHN
Mar 17, 20222 min read
The crisis in Ukraine: how can I help?
As heart-breaking news from the Ukraine continues to dominate our screens, many of us are thinking about people seeking asylum and...
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BHN
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Big Give Christmas Challenge – get ready for 30th Nov!
We are delighted to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year, where you can have your donation to BHN DOUBLED!...
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BHN
Sep 7, 20212 min read
BHN responding to the Afghan Crisis
BHN has been supporting a growing number of Afghan asylum seekers for the past 12 years. Many of them have received leave to remain...
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BHN
Aug 30, 20211 min read
Would you like to volunteer for BHN?
Would you like to volunteer alongside people seeking asylum from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Ethiopia and Somalia? BHN is looking for volunteers...
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BHN
Aug 5, 20212 min read
What we've been reading
With the start of summer, our minds are turning to sunny days in the garden, making the most of Bristol’s glorious parks and harbourside,...
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BHN
Aug 3, 20214 min read
Meet our new Trustees
BHN is delighted to welcome two new members to our board of Trustees, Ben and Rhodri, both joining their first meeting in July. We spoke...
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BHN
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Plan for offshore asylum centres
Last week it was revealed that the UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is pushing ahead with plans to move asylum claims processing offshore....
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Lizzie Briggs
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Interview with BHN Host Mike Orme
I sat down in the sun with BHN Host Mike Orme (on the phone and in separate gardens - stupid COVID-19!) to chat about his experience...
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Lizzie Briggs
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seekers Partnership (BRASP)
Tune in to a LIVE webinar with Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seekers Partnership (BRASP) to hear about the amazing collaborative work being...
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Lizzie Briggs
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Big Give 2020 raises £16,243 for our Solidarity Fund
A big thank you to everyone who donated to our Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020, and a special thanks to the Medlock Charitable Trust...
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Lizzie Briggs
Jan 29, 20211 min read
Christmas 2020 gifts for our accommodated members
Thank you to all our wonderful supporters who compiled 30 Christmas boxes for our accommodated members just before the big day (it seems...
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BHN
Oct 2, 20202 min read
Hattie's Hosting Story
Hattie has hosted with BHN numerous times over the last 6 years. Read about her experiences and advice for new or potential hosts.
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Lizzie Briggs
Aug 10, 20203 min read
A Host's Story
Sarah and her partner Peter hosted Alex* for two years. He’s recently moved to a new place, and they are looking forward to hosting...
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Lizzie Briggs
Aug 8, 20202 min read
Update from BHN by Lizzie Briggs, Director
Thanks to everyone for your support over these past four months. We couldn't have done any of it without you. Particular thanks go to our...
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Lizzie Briggs
Aug 6, 20204 min read
Marvin Rees' 'Mayor's Blog' features BHN host Mike Jempson
Link to blog post here Join Bristol Hospitality Network Today’s guest blog comes from Mike Jempson, Bristol Hospitality Network host. I...
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Aug 3, 20202 min read
Host Recruitment Campaign - we need you!
Bristol Hospitality Network and Bristol City Council urgently need new HOSTS to accommodate a number of destitute asylum seekers before...
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May 4, 20202 min read
Charities and churches call for a lift of 'No Recourse to Public Funds' restriction
The Guardian has published an article highlighting the charity sector and churches call for restrictions to be lifted amid warning of...
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Apr 24, 20201 min read
COVID-19 translations: information and support now available on BHN's website
Doctors of the World have translated guidance about COVID-19 in over 30 languages, which is now available on the BHN website here. The...
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