Dear Neighbour Trust · Bath
Woven into everyday life in Bath.
Dear Neighbour Trust is a local charity making sure nobody in Bath goes hungry, lonely or without help. Our food bank, community meals, befriending, youth and advice programmes are run by a small team and more than 400 volunteers, and funded almost entirely by people like you.
01 · Food
Community food bank
Three days of nutritious emergency food for anyone in crisis, with no judgement and a cup of tea.
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Extra income secured through advice
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Turn a card, find your fit.
Every programme at Dear Neighbour Trust, with the price, timing and what's included on the back.
Food
Community food bank
Three days of nutritious emergency food for anyone in crisis, with no judgement and a cup of tea.
- Three-day food parcels tailored to dietary and cultural needs
- Fresh produce from local supermarkets and growers
- Toiletries, period products and nappies
Food
Community meals
Hot, home-cooked lunches three times a week, pay-what-you-can, with everyone around one table.
- Two-course hot lunch, cooked from scratch
- Made with surplus food that would otherwise go to waste
- Vegetarian option every day
Older people
Befriending older neighbours
Weekly visits and phone calls that pair older people living alone with a trained volunteer friend.
- Matched with a volunteer who shares your interests
- Weekly home visits or telephone friendship calls
- Trips out to the shops, café or park
Older people
Memory café
A relaxed fortnightly café for people living with dementia and the family members who care for them.
- Music, crafts and reminiscence activities
- Dementia-friendly space and trained volunteers
- Peer support for carers
Young people
Youth mentoring & homework club
After-school homework help and one-to-one mentoring for young people aged 11 to 18.
- Volunteer tutors for maths, English and science
- Laptops, printing and free Wi-Fi
- A hot snack every session
Young people
Holiday activity club
Free days of sport, crafts, trips and a healthy lunch for children during the school holidays.
- Healthy breakfast and lunch every day
- Sport, crafts, cooking and story time
- Day trips to farms, museums and the coast
Keeping count
We've been keeping score.
Every mark on the wall is a small win for our supporters. Here's where the count stands at Dear Neighbour Trust.
How it works
Getting started is simple.
Here's what to expect when you choose Dear Neighbour Trust, from first hello to the finished result.
Step 1
Get in touch
Reach us online, by phone or in person and tell us what you're after.
Step 2
We tailor it to you
We listen, answer your questions and shape everything around what you need.
Step 3
Enjoy the result
Our team take care of the details, then check in to make sure you're happy.
Still have questions? Read the FAQ
Reviews
Loved by supporters across Bath.
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- 10%
Lorraine
Food bank visitor
“I was so embarrassed the first time I came in. Nobody made me feel small. They gave me a parcel, a cup of tea and sorted out the benefit I'd been missing for months.”
Arthur, 84
Befriending
“Since my wife passed, Thursday is the day I look forward to. Sam comes round, we do the crossword and argue about football. I'd be lost without him.”
Jade O.
Parent, holiday club
“My two came home from holiday club every day full of stories and fed properly. That summer would have been really hard without it.”
Dear Neighbour Trust — Make a donation
Donate
Ready when you are. Tell us what you need and our team will take it from there, usually the same day.