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.

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

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

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

2024

Annual Report 2024

Emergency accommodation and shelter provided across UK services in multiple regions
Key Metric 1
Digital inclusion programme expanded throughout 2024
Key Metric 2
Budgets project rolled out to help young people with financial independence
Key Metric 3
Young people supported into stable accommodation across the UK
2025

Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25

Up to 1,927 people supported at any one time through RSI-funded services
Key Metric 1
Housing First census expanded from 41 to 88 local authorities across England
Key Metric 2
400+ deaths linked to synthetic opioids since June 2023 — frontline response established
Key Metric 3
People moved off the streets and into stable housing through extensions and new investment secured
2023

Impact Evaluation Report 2023

Average 50 people per day through The Gateway drop-in since 2016; estimated 169,000 visits between 2013 and 2019 alone
Key Metric 1
Lewisham is the 6th highest LA for homelessness in England; 999 Club described as a 'major anchor' institution by partner organisations
Key Metric 2
Independent evaluation by Centre for Urban and Community Research, Goldsmiths, University of London — commissioned to mark 30th anniversary
Key Metric 3
Multiple clients stated they would not be alive without 999 Club; partner organisations confirmed closure would result in loss of lives — 'Every borough should commission a service like 999 Club'