The aim of The Bearpit is to be a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone. Some of our most important stakeholders are the homeless who often use The Bearpit as a place to meet, rest and watch the world go by.
Recently, with a view to supporting those without a regular place to sleep, a community board has been
KBW was started by Gavyn Emery in December 2015 with a clothing and toiletries drive in The Bearpit. His motivation was a visit to Edinburgh where he was shocked to see so many people living rough in such cold weather and started to plan what he could do with the support of others in Bristol to help the homeless through the winter.
Keep Bristol Warm isn’t a charity but works on love and compassion. It accepts donations, big or small, and hands help out directly on to the streets and to the homeless charities in this city. KBW donated over 50 full boxes of clothing to the Julian Trust in December. It has also supported One25, Care In Bristol and Spring Of Hope. Through receiving donations and pushing them out directly to those who need them, KBW is working to raise awareness and to challenge the perception that homeless people are any different from the rest of us.
KBW have held a few events over the last year such as I Am Not Lost, a homelessness photography exhibition. The next event is Soles 4 Souls, an awareness raising and donation event, on 31st July on College Green. The aim is to cover 197 heart shaped mats with footwear to give out to the street and shelters around the city. For further information,