Homeless and Vulnerable People

Supporting people who are vulnerable and helping them to develop as individuals, is core to our values, vision and mission. Working alongside volunteers and partner organisations, we are able to do this in a number of ways, such as though our Gardening Group and working closely with our partners such as Gloucester City Mission.

This page of the website aims to offer some more information about how you can get involved, and please do share this information with anyone who you think might be able to benefit from it.

Breakfast Club has now closed.

This decision followed a long and careful review. Unfortunately, it became clear that we could no longer run Breakfast Club safely. The safety and wellbeing of guests, volunteers, staff and all Cathedral visitors must always come first, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to operate the programme in a way that met those responsibilities.

We know that Breakfast Club meant a great deal to many people. We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, donors and partner organisations who supported it so generously over the past 18 years.

The Cathedral remains committed to supporting vulnerable people in Gloucester and is currently reviewing how best to continue this work in the future. We invite those with ideas about how we can continue to serve the community in line with our values, vision and mission and would be delighted to hear from you if you have an idea for how we can support those most in need across the city, county and diocese.

If you need support now, Gloucester City Mission also provide a hot meal and outreach services for those in need. Click here to visit their website and find out more.

Our Gardening for Wellbeing group is a great opportunity to grow your gardening knowledge and build new friendships in a relaxed and calming environment. It’s aimed at anyone whose health and wellbeing needs a boost, and we are always keen to expand the group and welcome new members. Hot drinks are provided.

If you are interested in joining or know someone who could benefit from being part of the group, please get in touch with reception@gloucestercathedral.org.uk or call 01452 528095.

We are proud to have been part of The Walking Rugby Project, which was a partnership initiative between Gloucester Rugby Foundation, Gloucester City Mission and the Cathedral. Rugby sessions were for those impacted by, and at risk of, homelessness in the city, with the aim of providing a safe and inclusive space for physical activity. Key outcomes included 8 regular members at sessions, with over 47 hours of rugby played. Participants reported an improvement in health and wellbeing, and over 200 tries were scored!