Sainsbury's Bath Oldfield Park Local

Genesis Trust has been working to alleviate poverty and hardship for local people in Bath since 1995. We work with people struggling with everyday life – mainly as a result of homelessness, addiction, poverty, isolation or disability. We provide the practical support they need to get through today, and the emotional support to look forwards to tomorrow. We do this with compassion, skill and with an attitude of hospitality to all. We run interlinking projects across Bath, which help people meet their needs for immediate crisis support, food, furniture, purposeful activity and one-to-one support and guidance. Genesis Trust was founded on a Christian vision and is driven by Christian values, and this ethos remains at the core of our work. However, the project exists to serve anyone in need, irrespective of their faith, background or gender. The particular Christian values which underpin our work are love, justice, compassion, truth and a non-judgemental attitude. We have built a strong relationship with all the churches across Bath. We also receive support and donations from the general public, local businesses and schools who appreciate the work we do in Bath. We are entirely self-funded, and receive no statutory funding.

Mercy in Action in the UK works alongside young homeless women and their babies by providing accommodation and ongoing support through a network of Petra Houses. In B&NES we have also run Action Pantry, a food club for families struggling with food poverty. All families are referred by professionals and attend weekly to collect their food, choose free clothing for their children and chat with support workers who can help with signposting to other organisations.

We distribute surplus food to our families for free, helping to fill stomachs and reduce waste. Where needed we also supply pre-loved uniform, shoes etc. We are always looking for donations of wheeled things for play- suitcases, scooters, pushchairs and things to help us build dens- pallets, tyres, tubes. We can use most things!