We support them to move from crisis and trauma to independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, we give love and practical support, without judgement or expectation.
Over the last year, One25 met 260 women who were battling poverty, violence and addiction. Women’s needs have become more complex so our work is more important than ever. The impact we make as a charity saves lives.
With partners across Bristol and beyond, One25 is committed to each woman for as long as she needs our help. Volunteers, staff, fundraisers and supporters are backing them all the way.
Last year (2023-24):
For women in Bristol who are street sex-working, it’s a last resort. They are in crisis: using hard drugs to cope with trauma, sex-working to fund addiction and further traumatised by violence. It’s dangerous, lonely and difficult to leave but last year 36 women exited street sex work.
The number of women reporting violence to us has more than doubled since the start of the COVID pandemic. Exploitation and abuse isn’t unusual for women who are stigmatised and fighting their own battles. Thanks to One25’s highly trained volunteers and staff, 127 women were safer last year.
One25 has strong partnerships with over 60 services in Bristol and beyond to make sure the women we meet get as much as they can of the very best support.
Health and wellbeing is integral to supporting a woman. This often includes receiving food and condoms, or registering and accessing sexual, mental, and physical health services.
Our commitment to supporting women who are street sex-working, is backed by robust impact measurement. Our bespoke database logs women’s immediate and long-term needs, take-up of services, the sorts of interventions they require and the actions taken.
