Hosting and supporting people seeking asylum in Bristol

The UK Government's filming of the deportations: our statement with BRASP

The UK government are reportedly planning on filming and publishing the deportations of asylum seekers. Read our statement on behalf of Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seeker Partnership (BRASP) below.

13022025 Statement on behalf of the Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seekers Partnership (BRASP)

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...

Katharine Lang

Feb 24, 20232 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...

BHN

Mar 29, 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...

BHN

Mar 17, 20222 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!...

BHN

Nov 25, 20211 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...

BHN

Sep 7, 20212 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...

BHN

Aug 30, 20211 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,...

BHN

Aug 5, 20212 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...

BHN

Aug 3, 20214 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....

BHN

Jul 6, 20212 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Apr 15, 20213 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Mar 30, 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Feb 1, 20212 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Jan 29, 20211 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.

BHN

Oct 2, 20202 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Aug 10, 20203 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Aug 8, 20202 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...

Lizzie Briggs

Aug 6, 20204 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...

Aug 3, 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...

May 4, 20202 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...

Apr 24, 20201 min read