As Carers Week 2026 begins, we thank the incredible individuals providing vital care and support across our brain-injury community. Carers are often unsung heroes, meeting their responsibilities with dedication. This week – as well as saying thank you – we want to highlight the active, ongoing support we provide for…
Headway Bristol began as a volunteer‑run organisation. Even as we’ve grown, volunteers remain at the heart of everything we do. This week is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, and we wanted to take a moment out to highlight our volunteers’ brilliant work, as well as to let…
What a brilliant December it’s been in our centres! Our big Headway family (service users, carers, family, volunteers and staff) have shared all the holiday spirit you could wish for. A Christmas to remember The “laughter, warmth and genuine connections” that Chair of Trustees Huw mentions in his 2025 message of thanks have been at…
As we reach the end of another year, I’d like to take the opportunity to reflect on what we’ve achieved together at Headway Bristol, and to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support our work. Huw Ponting, Chair of Trustees…
Headway Bristol had been put forward as one of the local charities for Bristol Cathedral’s congregation to support. On Sunday 16 November, our Operations Manager Tina and Julie, one of Headway’s fantastic support workers, visited Bristol Cathedral’s Community Group to…
The Marmalade Trust – an award-winning charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness – visits one of our service users with a warm-hearted gift. The Marmalade Trust is especially busy at Christmas, and SS really appreciated his visit and gift,…
On Thursday 25th September, the Personal Injury team from St John’s Chambers hosted a Catastrophic Injury Conference at the Bristol Beacon. During the event they held a raffle, kindly donating the proceeds – an amazing £1,190 – to Headway Bristol!…
On Saturday 6 September we had the absolute pleasure of attending a beautiful concert given by Vox in Frox – an all-female chamber choir based in the Chew Valley. They kindly chose to support Headway Bristol with a retiring collection…
Headway Bristol is proud to have received generous support from a new donor! A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Bird & Blend Tea Co. for providing us with a range of teas. Our service users have been…
The Harley Owners Group has sponsored Headway Bristol since 2019, and our service users have benefitted hugely from their charitable donations of time and money. Headway Bristol CEO Mari Holcombe said: “The support Headway Bristol has received from GWC has…
What a cracking event! There were cuppas, cakes, giggles and good vibes galore – plus some egg-stra special raffle prizes. Our Easter Coffee Morning & Raffle was a huge success, raising a whopping £980 for Headway Bristol! We’re feeling super-grateful…