WISH South West: Winter Wins and Warm Welcomes

WISH South West proudly hosted our first winter fundraiser recently, in support of JH Bristol, with generous sponsorship from Breathe Pure, Equans UK & Ireland, TristoneNash, and Clarke Willmott.

It was an inspiring evening, hosted by SW Board Member Hazel O’Halloran, Founder of Synergy Safeguarding, who talked about the impacts of domestic abuse for #16DaysofActivism. This was followed by an impactful talk from Zoe Conn of JH Bristol, highlighting the incredible work the charity does to support vulnerable people in crisis, including domestic abuse survivors and people experiencing homelessness.

Guests enjoyed drinks and delicious food prepared by Salha’s Kitchen. Salha, a refugee from Sudan, has built her own catering business with the support of ACH Bristol, and her food was a hit with the guests.

Through donations and raffle prizes kindly donated by local businesses, we raised an estimated £1,000! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported us, the warmth and kindness in the room was palpable.

For those who couldn’t join us, thank you for your donations in lieu of attendance. If you’re interested in joining WISH South West as a member, or you’d like to join the board, please get in touch, and keep an eye out for our 2026 Schedule of Events, coming soon!

Claudia Esseen-Jayes, WISH South West