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Projects Past & Present
Below is a collection of the community projects Personal Bridge has run over the years. Each one reflects our heart to serve, support, and bring hope to local people in practical and meaningful ways.
Below is a collection of the community projects Personal Bridge has run over the years. Each one reflects our heart to serve, support, and bring hope to local people in practical and meaningful ways.
Donations & Community Grants
Personal Bridge has proudly supported a number of organisations through charitable grants, including BH40: Project Home (£3,000), a community initiative helping individuals affected by poverty with essentials such as food, shelter and education; Jeremy’s Harrogate Project (£1,000), offering English classes to help people from other cultures integrate and gain confidence; BH40: Save a Life, Drop the Knife (£1,500), a youth outreach programme raising awareness of knife crime and encouraging safer choices; Bradford Disability Football Club (£1,000), providing inclusive sporting opportunities for children and adults with disabilities; Wellbeing & Wholeness Counselling Agency – WWCA (£3,000), ensuring accessible counselling for those facing emotional hardship; Eccleshill United Football Club (£2,500), supporting grassroots football for young people and local families; and Out of Ashes Ministries (£1,500), a Christian ministry offering teaching, retreats and faith-led personal transformation.
Personal Bridge has proudly supported a number of organisations through charitable grants, including BH40: Project Home (£3,000), a community initiative helping individuals affected by poverty with essentials such as food, shelter and education; Jeremy’s Harrogate Project (£1,000), offering English classes to help people from other cultures integrate and gain confidence; BH40: Save a Life, Drop the Knife (£1,500), a youth outreach programme raising awareness of knife crime and encouraging safer choices; Bradford Disability Football Club (£1,000), providing inclusive sporting opportunities for children and adults with disabilities; Wellbeing & Wholeness Counselling Agency – WWCA (£3,000), ensuring accessible counselling for those facing emotional hardship; Eccleshill United Football Club (£2,500), supporting grassroots football for young people and local families; and Out of Ashes Ministries (£1,500), a Christian ministry offering teaching, retreats and faith-led personal transformation.
Three Community Shops
We operated three community shops that offered low-cost clothing, household items, and furniture. These shops created a friendly space where local people could find affordable essentials while supporting our wider community projects.
We operated three community shops that offered low-cost clothing, household items, and furniture. These shops created a friendly space where local people could find affordable essentials while supporting our wider community projects.
Red Light Outreach – Holbeck & Armley (Leeds)
Personal Bridge carried out regular red light outreach in the Holbeck and Armley areas of Leeds. Our team met women on the streets with kindness and respect, offering hot drinks, clothing, information, and a listening ear. The project aimed to bring safety, dignity, and hope to those who often felt unseen and unsupported.
Personal Bridge carried out regular red light outreach in the Holbeck and Armley areas of Leeds. Our team met women on the streets with kindness and respect, offering hot drinks, clothing, information, and a listening ear. The project aimed to bring safety, dignity, and hope to those who often felt unseen and unsupported.
Ladies Residential House
Personal Bridge once ran a supportive residential home for women needing a safe place to rebuild their lives. The project offered stability, care, and guidance, helping women grow in confidence, develop life skills, and take steps toward independent living.
Personal Bridge once ran a supportive residential home for women needing a safe place to rebuild their lives. The project offered stability, care, and guidance, helping women grow in confidence, develop life skills, and take steps toward independent living.
Clothing and Bedding Van Outreach – Across Leeds
We also ran a Clothing Van Outreach, taking free clothes and Bedding directly into different communities around Leeds. The van allowed us to reach people who struggled to travel or afford essentials. As well as clothing, these visits offered conversation, connection, and a visible reminder that someone cared.
We also ran a Clothing Van Outreach, taking free clothes and Bedding directly into different communities around Leeds. The van allowed us to reach people who struggled to travel or afford essentials. As well as clothing, these visits offered conversation, connection, and a visible reminder that someone cared.
Furniture Pick-Up and Delivery Service
Personal Bridge provided a low-cost furniture collection and delivery service. This helped families access good-quality items for their homes, while reducing waste and supporting people in crisis who needed practical help.
Personal Bridge provided a low-cost furniture collection and delivery service. This helped families access good-quality items for their homes, while reducing waste and supporting people in crisis who needed practical help.
Christmas Day Community Dinner
For many years, Personal Bridge hosted a special Christmas Day dinner for people who would otherwise have spent the day alone. Local community centres generously opened their kitchens and premises, allowing us to create a welcoming space filled with good food, warmth, and companionship. Volunteers cooked, served, and sat with guests, making sure everyone felt valued and included. The project brought comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging at a time when it was needed most.
For many years, Personal Bridge hosted a special Christmas Day dinner for people who would otherwise have spent the day alone. Local community centres generously opened their kitchens and premises, allowing us to create a welcoming space filled with good food, warmth, and companionship. Volunteers cooked, served, and sat with guests, making sure everyone felt valued and included. The project brought comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging at a time when it was needed most.
Furniture Restoration Project (Short Lease Warehouse)
In our short-term warehouse space, we ran a furniture restoration workshop. Volunteers and community members learned practical skills while giving donated pieces a new life, turning old furniture into affordable, restored items for those who needed them.
In our short-term warehouse space, we ran a furniture restoration workshop. Volunteers and community members learned practical skills while giving donated pieces a new life, turning old furniture into affordable, restored items for those who needed them.
Addiction Support Groups
Using our programme 'Breaking Free' We provided group support for individuals struggling with addiction. These groups offered encouragement, hope, and practical tools for recovery in a safe and understanding environment.
Using our programme 'Breaking Free' We provided group support for individuals struggling with addiction. These groups offered encouragement, hope, and practical tools for recovery in a safe and understanding environment.
One-to-One Addiction Recovery Support
Personal Bridge offered confidential one-to-one support for individuals recovering from addiction. This personalised approach helped people feel heard, supported, and guided as they worked toward healthier, more stable lives.
Personal Bridge offered confidential one-to-one support for individuals recovering from addiction. This personalised approach helped people feel heard, supported, and guided as they worked toward healthier, more stable lives.
Preparing and Referring People to Rehabs
Personal Bridge supported individuals who were ready to break free from addiction by helping them prepare for residential rehabilitation. We offered practical guidance, emotional support, and assessments, and we referred people to trusted programmes such as Teen Challenge, New Hope, and Gideon House. Our aim was to walk alongside each person through the early steps of change, giving them hope, stability, and a clear pathway into long-term recovery.
Personal Bridge supported individuals who were ready to break free from addiction by helping them prepare for residential rehabilitation. We offered practical guidance, emotional support, and assessments, and we referred people to trusted programmes such as Teen Challenge, New Hope, and Gideon House. Our aim was to walk alongside each person through the early steps of change, giving them hope, stability, and a clear pathway into long-term recovery.
Alpha Groups
Personal Bridge hosted Alpha courses, giving people space to explore faith, ask questions, and build supportive friendships. Many found community, meaning, and personal growth through these groups.
Personal Bridge hosted Alpha courses, giving people space to explore faith, ask questions, and build supportive friendships. Many found community, meaning, and personal growth through these groups.
Prison Ministry
We visited local prisons to offer encouragement, pastoral support, and practical help to residents. Our team shared messages of hope, faith, and positive change with men and women preparing for life after prison. We can still offer this service
We visited local prisons to offer encouragement, pastoral support, and practical help to residents. Our team shared messages of hope, faith, and positive change with men and women preparing for life after prison. We can still offer this service
Speaking and Testimony in Local Churches
Team members regularly visited local churches to share stories, teach, and speak about the work of Personal Bridge. These talks helped raise awareness, inspire others, and build strong community partnerships. We can still offer this service
Team members regularly visited local churches to share stories, teach, and speak about the work of Personal Bridge. These talks helped raise awareness, inspire others, and build strong community partnerships. We can still offer this service
Office and Community-Based Support
Our support was not limited to one location—we worked from our office and directly in the community. This flexible approach allowed us to meet people where they were, offering practical and emotional help in a way that suited their needs.
Our support was not limited to one location—we worked from our office and directly in the community. This flexible approach allowed us to meet people where they were, offering practical and emotional help in a way that suited their needs.
Knit ’n’ Natter Group
Our Knit ’n’ Natter group created a welcoming, social space for people to meet, chat, and build friendships while knitting together. It supported wellbeing, reduced loneliness, and encouraged creativity.
Our Knit ’n’ Natter group created a welcoming, social space for people to meet, chat, and build friendships while knitting together. It supported wellbeing, reduced loneliness, and encouraged creativity.
Craft Groups
We offered craft groups where people could explore creative activities, learn new skills, and connect with others. These groups helped build confidence, calm the mind, and strengthen community relationships.
We offered craft groups where people could explore creative activities, learn new skills, and connect with others. These groups helped build confidence, calm the mind, and strengthen community relationships.
Craft Projects in Local Churches
Personal Bridge also took craft activities into local churches, helping congregations engage with creative community work. These sessions built connection, encouraged teamwork, and opened doors for people to get involved.
Personal Bridge also took craft activities into local churches, helping congregations engage with creative community work. These sessions built connection, encouraged teamwork, and opened doors for people to get involved.
COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Personal Bridge quickly adapted to support vulnerable people. We delivered food, provided emotional support, and helped meet urgent needs during a difficult and isolating time.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Personal Bridge quickly adapted to support vulnerable people. We delivered food, provided emotional support, and helped meet urgent needs during a difficult and isolating time.
Food Project Delivery Service
As part of our wider community work, we ran a food project that delivered essential food parcels to individuals and families in crisis. This service ensured that no one was left without support during moments of hardship.
As part of our wider community work, we ran a food project that delivered essential food parcels to individuals and families in crisis. This service ensured that no one was left without support during moments of hardship.
Babies & Toddler Milk, Food & Nappy Project
We supported nursing mothers and families with babies and toddlers by providing milk, nappies, and essential supplies. This project eased financial pressure and made sure young children had what they needed during challenging times.
We supported nursing mothers and families with babies and toddlers by providing milk, nappies, and essential supplies. This project eased financial pressure and made sure young children had what they needed during challenging times.