Paul’s Place is a charity that enhances life for physically disabled adults.

We do this by providing social activities that connect people, reduce isolation, improve health and wellbeing and give people the opportunity to develop new skills, enjoy new experiences and live life to the full.

Please Contact Paul’s Place to learn how to access our services and to arrange a free visit. 

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Matt “I broke the fear and got back into the swimming pool. You wouldn’t think I was afraid of it. It was heaven.”

Paul and Rebecca “you got to have a good sense of humour. Laughter is like medicine.”

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Disability Pride Month is celebrated throughout July. 🏆 Its main purpose is recognising the achievements and diversity of physically disabled people. It also reminds us of the ongoing fight for accessibility and inclusion. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦We're so proud of our new volunteers programme at Paul's Place and how our members are fulfilling their potential while achieving a sense of purpose. 🧑 Matt Badman, aged 30, has cerebral palsy, but it doesn't stop him from being physically active and sporty since he was twelve. 💰 Matt recently started volunteering twice a month to support the activities and refreshments at Paul's Place. He also collects our donation tins from Sainsbury's Local and replaces them with our empty tins. 📽 Here’s a short video featuring Matt. Stay tuned—we’ll share more stories that give our physically disabled members a true sense of pride. #disabilitypridemonth♿️ #disabilitypridemonth
Please support Andy’s brilliant and heart felt challenge to raise money for 10 vital charities. He’s completing 10 marathons, across 10 cities, in 10 days (back to back). Today, Andy is racing for Paul’s Place. Please visit our stories and click on Donate.
Hear our amazing Volunteer Development Officer, Gabbey, talk about June being a month of celebrating everyone who volunteers for us. From regular volunteers bringing fresh energy and capacity - to corporate volunteers helping our big move to Paul’s Place Hub in Shire Way. Volunteering boost happiness, confidence and a sense of purpose. This is why we were thrilled with our Global’s Make Some Noise funding, which made our volunteer program a reality. It has opened many doors for our members to volunteer. They have successfully finished their training and started their volunteering journey at Paul’s Place. From speaking at events to gathering collection tins and more. Please support us by visiting our website: paulsplace.org.uk #volunteer #disabilitypridemonth♿️ #volunteerweek

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Disability Pride Month is celebrated throughout July. 🏆 Its main purpose is recognising the achievements and diversity of physically disabled people. It also reminds us of the ongoing fight for accessibility and inclusion. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦We're so proud of our new volunteers programme at Paul's Place and how our members are fulfilling their potential while achieving a sense of purpose. 🧑 Matt Badman, aged 30, has cerebral palsy, but it doesn't stop him from being physically active and sporty since he was twelve. 💰 Matt recently started volunteering twice a month to support the activities and refreshments at Paul's Place. He also collects our donation tins from Sainsbury's Local and replaces them with our empty tins. 📽 Here’s a short video featuring Matt. Stay tuned—we’ll share more stories that give our physically disabled members a true sense of pride. #disabilitypridemonth♿️ #disabilitypridemonth
Please support Andy’s brilliant and heart felt challenge to raise money for 10 vital charities. He’s completing 10 marathons, across 10 cities, in 10 days (back to back). Today, Andy is racing for Paul’s Place. Please visit our stories and click on Donate.
Hear our amazing Volunteer Development Officer, Gabbey, talk about June being a month of celebrating everyone who volunteers for us. From regular volunteers bringing fresh energy and capacity - to corporate volunteers helping our big move to Paul’s Place Hub in Shire Way. Volunteering boost happiness, confidence and a sense of purpose. This is why we were thrilled with our Global’s Make Some Noise funding, which made our volunteer program a reality. It has opened many doors for our members to volunteer. They have successfully finished their training and started their volunteering journey at Paul’s Place. From speaking at events to gathering collection tins and more. Please support us by visiting our website: paulsplace.org.uk #volunteer #disabilitypridemonth♿️ #volunteerweek
Thank you so much to Carlos @davidlloyd_emersonsgreen for helping us with our accessible exercise class today. To have your support and input was invaluable. And an extended thank you to the whole team at the gym who continue to support physically disabled adults. We're so grateful.
☀ Today is World Music Day, celebrated every year on June 21st (summer solstice), a day chosen for its perfect balance of light and darkness. 😎 When we can’t find the words, music can support expressing our emotions. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 We’re so grateful to the Music Therapy students at the University of the West of England (UWE). They choose us for their six-month work placements. It supports physically disabled adults to deal with their emotions through music, which can take a huge weight off their shoulders. 🎵 Our new Paul’s Place Hub premises in Shire Way, Yate, will have a room dedicated to music expression. We will leave behind the fight for space at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club and having to pack everything away after every session. ✅ But, we desperately need funds for buying the specialised equipment we need. Every donation, big or small, all adds up. To support our Paul's Place Hub Appeal, please visit: www.paulsplace.org.uk/hub/ #WorldMusicDay #worldmusicday2025 #musicday #MakeMusicDay @uwebristol
🚨 JAIL & BAIL is BACK! 🚨 Know someone who deserves a day behind bars? 😜 Nominate your friend, colleague, boss —even yourself—to get locked up in the world famous Shepton Mallet prison for a great cause! Once they're in, they’ll have to raise their bail through donations to earn their release. 💸 Tag your “inmate” below ⬇️ and we'll handle the rest #JailAndBail #FundraiserFun #DoTimeForAGoodCause #BailThemOut
🎉 Happy #VolunteersWeek 2025! 🕓 It launched over forty years ago, and takes place during the first week of June every year. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our small charity relies on and appreciates our volunteers for the extra capacity, skills and life experiences they bring. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Our corporate volunteers become passionate in our mission to enhance the lives of physically disabled adults, supporting them to live their best life. We're always grateful to the corporate volunteers who continue their support. Their 'give-back' days with us can range from; ✅ facilitating activities; ✅ cutting back the weeds in the sensory garden; to ✅ preparing our move to Paul's Place Hub during our thirtieth anniversary. 🙏 We're saying a massive "Thank you" to our regular and devoted volunteers by treating them to homemade cakes this Thursday, 5th June. 👀 Look out for the photos. ⭐ For many volunteers our small charity offers a golden opportunity to step out of the office or the everyday routine to give back. They know they make a massive difference in our warm, cosy and welcoming community. To learn more about volunteering at Paul's Place, please visit: www.paulsplace.org.uk/volunteer #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2025 #thankyou
May 2025 went by in a flash, but it was filled with life enhancing and life altering experiences. We ended April and started May with our short break to Hampshire to support members who haven’t had a break or a break in years. Our new premises at Paul’s Place Hub in Shire Way is progressing well, but we need your support to get us through the front door. Physiotherapy at the Brightwell means so much to our members, especially when this type of support often ends for physically disabled disabled adults. Everyday activities, such as entering a shopping centre can be a massive leap for some members. We celebrated fifteen incredible years of Sue volunteering at Paul’s Place. She really promotes fun and laughter while inspiring members to take part and try new activities. We ‘razzle’ ‘dazzled’ to Chicago at the Hippodrome. Project Soundbox interviewed us about our online experience. @bupadentalcareuk supported our Monday gardening group. And we ended the month grooming, brushing and riding Shetland ponies at Kilkenny Stables for a full pony experience.

What We Do

Paul’s Place Daily

Based in Coalpit Heath in South Gloucestershire, we provide a programme of daily activities throughout the year that support adults with physical, cognitive and sensory impairments.

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Paul’s Place Socials

We’re a sociable bunch, and we run a popular evening programme throughout the year. There’s something for everyone; with nights outs including trips to the pub, restaurants, cinema, theatre and bowling to name a few.

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Short Breaks

Our short breaks give people the opportunity to enjoy a fully independent short break with the support of fully trained Paul’s Place staff. They also give carers and relatives the chance to relax whilst knowing that their loved one is safe and having fun.

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Paul’s Place Boccia

Boccia is a fully accessible sport and at Paul’s Place our Boccia teams are run by disabled people with the support of Paul’s Place staff. We regularly promote the sport locally taking our love of Boccia into schools and colleges.

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