Breakthrough is a Christian charitable organisation dedicated to the prevention and relief of poverty in and around the area of Trowbridge, Wiltshire.

The homeless charity wiltshire.

We aim to support, empower and provide accommodation for vulnerable people and transform their lives. Through the work of Breakthrough, we aim to see lives transformed and to see people fulfilling their potential.

Breakthrough was established as a result of finding people sleeping in tents and sleeping bags in the winter months in sub-zero temperatures. We at Breakthrough have a heart to see people housed and able to live in safety and with their own independence.

"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” Isaiah 58v6 (NIV)  

HOW LIVES CAN BE CHANGED
These are quotes from real people who have had their lives turned around: 

“Without the Drop In Centre's help I wouldn't have been able to move on and progress with my life. I came in street homeless to now living in a fully furnished flat and working again, in the space of three years.”  
    
“The Drop In Centre fed me when I was hungry. It helped me freshen myself up a bit, and is helping me look for a flat.”

WHY IN THE TROWBRIDGE AREA?
WHY NOW?

There are a disproportionate number of homeless and disadvantaged people in the Trowbridge area. With more people facing financial hardship during the economic down-turn, poverty is going to increase. In the years to come there will not be enough affordable accommodation to support people facing hardships. With your help we can improve the situation for the most vulnerable and needy in the Trowbridge region. 

BREAKTHROUGH'S VISION
Our vision is to work alongside existing charities and organisations to provide a service for vulnerable people's needs. We aim to provide a day-centre where people can 'drop-in' to receive food, clothing, support and 'sign-posting' to other services.     

We will also provide night time accommodation, with access to support and the time needed to enable people to free themselves from their addictions. Residents will receive education  and training to be fully re-integrated into the community.

Our vision is not just for short-term: we believe our mission is to provide for the longer term, for example to give people access to 'move-on' housing.

Can you help financially?

If you have skills in accounting, languages, law, employment or life-skills training you could pledge some of your time?

With your help, support and prayers, this Breakthrough vision will become a reality.

If you find yourself homeless in Trowbridge your first port of call is to go to  Housing Options at Bradley Road Council Offices, and register as homeless.  You cant be given help unless you have registered homeless.

Sometimes they just give you information about bidding, but you need to insist that you register as homeless. They should give you some information as to what to do next. There is a night shelter in Bath - Julian House. There is no night shelter in Trowbridge. There is a drop in centre open 3  days a week in Trowbridge, Mon Tues and Thurs in Duke Street, Trowbridge, where homeless people can talk to staff and get some advice, get a hot drink and some food, between 10 am and 1.30 pm....its really not open long enough to do all that is needed to help people, hence we are always looking at what more can be done......There is accommodation at Unity House in Chippenham, and also at Alabare Place in Salisbury, but alas nothing in Trowbridge except the Amber Foundation in Trowbridge for 16+'s, but not sure if they are full......

Drop In, Duke Street, Trowbridge phone no. is 01225 776606

Julian House Night Shelter  55 King Street, Bath    01225 354850

Doorway   Drop In  Chippenham    01249 445385

Amber    Bythesea Road    01225 759903

Unity House, 4 wood lane, Chippenham 01249 709138.

Alabare Place, Salisbury 01722 410820

If you really mean to sort your life out, then my suggestion would be that contact Emmaus Bristol 0117 9415100 where they offer not only a place to stay, but a job.....but only if you are taking steps to come off any addictions..... look it up on the website emmausbristol.org, see if you that is for you........?