Support, Supplies, and Sanctuary for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in Bristol
Welcome to Aid Box Community
Aid Box Community (ABC) is a Bristol-based humanitarian organisation set up by a group of ordinary people in response to the continuing refugee crisis.
We support asylum seekers and refugees with a free shop & welcome hub, activity groups, signposting advice, a crisis fund and a befriending service.
Our online shop where you can order your tree for delivery is OPEN! Deliveries start on Friday 29th November 🎄❤️🎄
Our Christmas Shop opens on Thursday 28th November in a new fabulous location just off of St Andrews Park!📍NEW ADDRESS: St Barts Church, St Andrews Park, Maurice Road, BS6 5BZ.
We can’t wait to see you! Sign up to volunteer here 🤩
Our Vision
is that the rights of refugees and those seeking asylum are respected so that they have the opportunity to achieve financial and emotional independence.
Our Mission
is to provide a warm welcome to people seeking asylum in Bristol and to offer the support they need to access living essentials, emotional support, recreation, shelter, community, legal advice, health care and employment.
Our Values
are to welcome all displaced people regardless of their faith, race, ethnicity, culture, age, disability, gender and sexuality. Treat everyone with respect, compassion and love and seek to offer hope, advocacy and a space to belong.
“I found ABC as an institution that was changing a way of life from fear, misery, unknown to finding a new path in life. […] It gives inspiration to a lost group of neglected, persecuted, and traumatised people. ABC is the perfect mediator bridging the gap between known & unknown.”
— R, Service User
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.
Where people can choose with dignity free quality items donated by the public - from clothing, toiletries, and toys, to household and electrical items.
Open Monday - Friday, from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
Our activity groups provide 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 also organise several day trips & weekend retreats that run throughout the year.
A befriending programme connecting people to alleviate isolation and grow friendship. The 10-week program puts in touch local volunteers with our community of people settling in Bristol for friendship and support.
Join ABC’s Fire Walk challenge!
Heat up on an winter evening with a thrilling Fire Walk challenge for individuals or teams and raise valuable funds to support our work! SIGN-UP NOW
“So, this is really our place, it’s our house, it’s a way really, we feel that we are human.”
— Norbert, Service User