Bridge

13/05/2026

*Big shout‑out to one of our housing support outreach workers💙

Alongside her role at Bridge she is also an artist! Even in her own time, she’s thinking about the people we support and how to add value to their lives.

With support from Bradford 2025, she tested a range of Art and Wellbeing initiatives with groups of people supported at Bridge’s Reconnect Day Centre, leading to a thoughtfully curated Hope Box giveaway.

We can’t wait to show you how this is making a real difference.

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13/05/2026

PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE: We now have one line open. All general enquiries, and direct service lines will be directed to a manned mobile. When your call is answered please explain which service you require and we will support you. If the line is busy, please keep trying.

This is a Bradford wide issue and we are working with engineers to resolve the issue. More updates to come. Thanks.

13/05/2026

Attention - our land line phones are down. We are working with BT to resolve the situation. We hope to have one line open by noon. If you need to contact us please email info info@thebridgeproject.org.uk

More updates to come. Thanks.

10/05/2026

Here’s some behind‑the‑scenes footage of staff from the Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Support Service (One80) and young actors creating a short, documentary‑style film about the work they do with young people across Bradford.

The 4min video launches on our website next week. Being on camera isn’t easy, but they all did a fantastic job bringing this work to life.

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07/05/2026

Poignant reflections from our IDVA on her three years supporting people within our Lotus service. As she takes up a new role with Bridge’s Bradford DRIVE project, we’re inviting qualified IDVAs to apply to carry this important work forward.

https://thebridgeproject.org.uk/vacancies/independent-domestic-violence-advocate-idva-lotus-project-3/

IDVAs are Independent Domestic Violence Advisers. They play a critical role in protecting victims of domestic abuse by offering risk assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and multi-agency coordination. They operate under statutory guidance.

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01/05/2026

Dom’s Barefoot Endeavour: walking with purpose FUNDRAISER

From plastering and fitting furniture to helping turn empty properties into safe homes, Dom has been part of the behind‑the‑scenes work that helps make stability possible.

After 18 months alongside Bridge, Dom says he’s found a new compassion for people facing insecure housing and trying to cope on their own. He’s seen first‑hand the lifeline support Bridge offers — helping people move towards stable homes, dealing with the practical realities, and walking alongside people facing mental health challenges and drug or alcohol use.

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/domsbareyoursolefundraiser

“I can’t describe it,” Dom says. “It’s made me feel grateful for the support I’ve had — and more determined to stand with people who haven’t had that safety net.”

Now he’s training for a barefoot 3 peak challenge - to raise funds for Bridge. The curious looks don’t faze him, but they’ve made him reflect on how uncomfortable it can be to be or treated differently because of poverty or .

If you can, please like, share and/or donate to Dom’s Barefoot Fundraiser and help Bridge remain a lifeline for people facing insecure housing.
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01/05/2026

The Housing, Health and Care Network was set up two years ago to strengthen collaboration across housing, health and care.

Today, our Deputy Director of Housing attended on behalf of The Bridge Project, joining almost 40 partners to reflect on progress and shape next steps: “I learn something new and make valuable connections every time, it’s networking that leads to real collective action.”

The group agreed the network’s role is to share learning about pathways for vulnerable groups and act collectively, with future sessions potentially focusing on cuckooing and housing pathways for people fleeing domestic abuse.

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24/04/2026

BBC News highlights why rough sleeping has no quick fix. As our CEO Jon Royle explains in the article, finding housing is often possible — sustaining it is the real challenge. Strong partnership working in Bradford is making a difference, but ongoing investment is what helps people stay safe, settled and connected long‑term.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cje44vne1jwo

24/04/2026

Looking for work that’s practical, people‑centred and rooted in trauma‑informed practice? We’re recruiting for two posts at The Bridge Project (Salem Street, Bradford):

🔹 Trainee Multi-Agency Reducing Reoffending Support (MARRS) Navigator (Criminal Justice)
💷 £27,388 (progression to £27,844 after 6 months, subject to milestones)
A 12‑month traineeship supporting people at risk of re‑offending, working alongside a multi‑agency team and building trust through consistent, person‑centred support.
👉 Details & apply: https://thebridgeproject.org.uk/vacancies/trainee-navigator-maars/

🔹 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) – Lotus Project
💷 £31,790 | Fixed term to 31 March 2028 (approx. 2 years)
Specialist advocacy for people experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence‑related trauma, working within Lotus and across our multi‑need teams. IDVA qualification required.
👉 Details & apply: https://thebridgeproject.org.uk/vacancies/independent-domestic-violence-advocate-idva-lotus-project-3/

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — please share to help us reach the right people 💙

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16/04/2026

If you have the skills to help tackle the underlying causes of domestic abuse by providing effective, therapeutic and proactive support, you may be interested in one of the following opportunities:

1. Case Worker – 33 hours per week, delivering individual therapeutic interventions and behaviour‑change group programmes. Caseload of 20–30.
2. Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Navigator – 37.5 hours per week, working with people referred through the Integrated Offender Management Police Team and MARAC.

Click https://thebridgeproject.org.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/ here for more information. Both roles require access to a car.

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02/04/2026

Thank you to Social and Sustainable Capital, and Bradford The Telegraph & Argus for sharing our MEGA news about the SASH II loan.

Investment from Social and Sustainable Capital enables charities like Bridge to build long‑term financial resilience. By expanding our property portfolio in Bradford, this investment allows us to offer more people access to stable high‑quality homes plus the support needed to sustain tenancies and rebuild lives.

The Bridge Project (Bridge), a Bradford-based charity supporting people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health challenges and domestic abuse, has secured a £2.475 million loan from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) through its Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II)...