Goodbye Vagrancy Act

We take a look at the newly repealed Vagrancy Act of 1824. Does it prompt us to think about how we prioritise housing in 2026? Read more

Bristolians spend 45% of wages on rent

Bristol is now seen as the most unaffordable place to rent, even more so than London. What does this mean, and what can be done? Read more

Volunteers' Week 2026

June 1st is the start of Volunteers' Week. We appreciate them... all year round, because they make a difference every day! Read more

World Hunger Day

For World Hunger Day 2026 we take a look at our work around food and housing insecurity, and why it's needed. Read more

Take Action

Taking action is the theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week. We explore how action and preventing homelessness go hand in hand. Read more

Stability, security, and safety

Jeff's story is a powerful reminder why the new Renters' Rights Act is needed, particularly for Black and Minoritised communities. Read more

Acting on Good advice

Advice worker Antoinette explains how the Renters' Rights Act will make a big difference. Read more

Renters' Rights for Students

Students have different housing needs during their studies. How will the Renters' Rights Act apply to them? Find out! Read more

Rethinking Renting

Restrictive, often arbitrary conditions around renting closed the door on renting. This story shows how new legislation aims to remove barriers. Read more

Putting Rights to Work

Jess and Abbie from Caring in Bristol share an insight into how the new Renters' Rights Act will benefit their clients. Read more

Renting is changing...

Spending your honeymoon trying to find a new home? Why abolishing 'no fault' evictions couldn't come too soon. The Renters' Rights Act is here! Read more

Heading into Winter

Our winter work reflects the step-change in effort needed to support people facing homelessness and housing insecurity at a challenging time of year. Read more

Renters' Rights Act

This new act will come into force in 2026. What can we expect? Here's a quick introduction to key points. Read more

Black History Month 2025

For Black History Month we look at how points in history had a profound and lasting impact on the lives of Black people and their housing needs. Read more

Every Day Pride

Why Caring in Bristol is proud to create a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ people. A blog from one of our LGBTQ+ members of staff. Read more

What is homelessness really like? (Part 1)

Part 1: A deeper look at what it's really like when someone experiences the chaos homelessness causes. Read more

What is homelessness really like? (Part 2)

Part 2: The steps away from homelessness to housing security. How our work creates real change. Read more

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

We love the communities we work with, and want to see an end to the stress and anxiety of housing insecurity and homelessness. Read more

Better for everyone...

A broadcast journalist we recently met asked what can we do about homelessness? It's a question we always ask ourselves... Read more

Black History Month: Marsha P. Johnson

LGBTQ+ pioneer Marsha helped set up the first ever youth homelessness shelter in America. Read more

Black History Month: Housing in 1968

The 1968 Race Relations Act aimed to address housing inequality for people of colour. We explore its impact. Read more