Aid Box Community
Support, Supplies, and Sanctuary for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in Bristol
Who We Are
Aid Box Community (ABC) exists to help refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol feel supported, welcomed and connected. What began as a local community response has grown into a charity supporting thousands of forcibly displaced people every year.
We provide practical support, essential supplies, wellbeing activities, signposting advice, and opportunities to build friendships and community, helping people navigate the asylum system and settle into life in a new country.
At the heart of everything we do is a belief that everyone deserves dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging, and that stronger communities are built when everyone is welcomed and included.
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ABC XMAS GIG
BRISTOL, IT’S TIME TO PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES!
Join us on the 10th December at The Jam Jar for a festive fundraiser featuring music from two Bristol favourites- The Soul Destroyers and the Arkansas Jukebox Collective.
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Set up a regular donation♥️
Make a real difference.
A regular gift is one of the best ways you can support those seeking safety in Bristol.
You can have a lasting impact by ensuring the sustainability of our work and contributing to our cause.
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ABC Angels Volunteer Programme
JOIN THE ABC ANGELS!
We’re launching ABC Angels, our brand new team of community fundraising volunteers!
Complete our registration form or email tess@aidboxcommunity.co.uk for more info about how to get involved.
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Run for Refugees
GREAT BRISTOL RUN 2027
FREE GREAT BRISTOL RUN ENTRY WHEN YOU RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR ABC!
Every mile you run helps provide practical support, dignity and hope to people seeking safety in Bristol.
Our Services
We welcome people of every religion, race and ability with no judgment. We expect everyone to be kind to each other, while respecting personal space. We hope you enjoy being part of this loving community.
Open Monday - Friday, from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Where people can choose with any basic living items they are in need of with dignity and choice. Our shop is fully stocked with free, quality items donated by the public - from clothes, shoes, toiletries, and toys, to household items and other essentials.
No appointment needed, please drop-in during opening hours!
Download our How to Find us Guide
Open Monday - Friday, from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Our Welcome Hub is the beating heart of ABC. Here, we provide a warm welcome, inform newcomers on other services and organisations that are available to them, offer tea and coffee and a friendly chat.
We also host a daily drop-in in our Community Room, which provides a warm and cosy space for our service users to meet people, play games, use art supplies, access a computer or simply relax and unwind in.
Our weekly activity groups are a space for sharing skills, learning, laughing, and chatting - a time for people to take care of their wellbeing, meet friends and feel belonging. We offer a broad range of activities, including Men’s Football, Women’s Group, swimming lessons, multi-sports and more!
We also organise several day trips & weekend retreats that run throughout the year from beach days, to theatre trips and camping stays.
Connections is our befriending programme where we connect refugees and people seeking asylum with local volunteers around Bristol. This 10-week programme allows people rebuilding their lives in Bristol to build friendships, develop support networks and improve their confidence.
Our Crisis Fund provides essential practical and financial support to individuals in need. The Crisis Fund offers a vital safety net when no other help is available, aiming to protect the physical and mental wellbeing of service users by providing emergency practical support.
Our Get Help page contains all the support services available to refugees and those seeking asylum in Bristol.
This includes healthcare, practical support with living items, housing support services, legal advice services, English classes available, employment help, free activities available, LGBTQ+ support and much more.
Translations available on the top right corner of the page.
Bristol Schools
Help us build a more welcoming city!
Schools play a vital role in helping refugee and asylum-seeking children feel welcomed, included and supported. Whether you're looking to learn more, support families in your school community, or take the next step towards becoming a School of Sanctuary, there are many ways to make a difference.
👉Support families by sharing practical and specialist services locally. Support Directory | Right to Remain Toolkit | Signposting Guide
👉Teach and learn about asylum, migration and inclusion through trusted educational resources
👉Become a School of Sanctuary and embed welcome, inclusion and belonging across your school.
👉Invite Aid Box Community to speak with pupils or staff about the experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol.
