Homelessness stories: Dan
Dan was on the street, sleeping in a tent. When the little he had left was stolen he came to Curo and was provided with a safe place to live with the support he needed to get his life back together.
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Homelessness stories: Christian
Curo provides support and a safe place to live for people across the West of England, including in Weston-Super-Mare. Christian is living at one of our properties in the town and wrote this poem about his struggles with his wellbeing, and his optimism for the future. Now at college, Christian has secured a place on a degree course in event-management at Bristol University, so the future's looking bright.
Homelessness stories: Izzie
Izzie describes how she came to the Curo Bath Foyer, having nowhere to go. The support she received there led to her getting a mental health diagnosis and professional help, transforming her relationship with her parents. Izzie now works for Curo, having joined us through our Work Wise scheme on an accredited work placement.
Homelessness stories: Josh
Homelessness doesn't always mean someone's sleeping rough. Josh talks about how he came to be living at the Curo Bath Foyer, having been sofa-surfing - unable to stay in the family home. With support from Curo and our Work Wise team, he's now aiming to start a music degree at university.
Curo support services recognised in national award shortlisting
Curo has been shortlisted in the Best Supported Housing Landlord category of the prestigious UK Housing Awards for the work we do to support more than 3,000 people each week to live healthy, happy and independent lives.
2-bed apartment available in Bishopsworth through Rent to Buy
Henry House, Queens Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol Two-bedroom 1st floor flat. Open-plan kitchen/lounge. Two double bedrooms. One allocated parking space.
Tackling homelessness
Did you know that Curo provides over 130 properties for people facing homelessness? These range from self-contained studios for young people to apartments and family homes. Alongside providing a safe and stable place to stay, this accommodation includes specialist support to help people get back on their feet.
We're excited to announce our new Charity of the Year for 2020
Every year Curo colleagues nominate and vote for a local charity they would like to support. This year colleagues have chosen to support Time is Precious, a local South West charity whose aim is to help create a more comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for children and their families in hospital or at home. The charity works alongside specialists to purchase eq…
Join us to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Join us to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day: Wednesday 6 May 2020 12.30pm arrival for 1pm – 4.30pm At Timsbury Conygre Hall
Curo and Mi-Space to transform Bradford Park flats at Foxhill
Curo has announced that the £5m refurbishment of three four-storey blocks at Bradford Park in Foxhill will be completed by Mi-space, who specialise in providing maintenance and property services to affordable housing providers. Mi-space, part of the Midas Group, has already started work on transforming the flats.