Paul’s Place Hub Appeal
Our new inclusive space for disabled adults.
Donate to help us equip our new and fully accessible building.
Our new building
At the end of August 2025, we officially opened our new hub in Shire Way, Yate.
We now have a vibrant new hub to expand our essential services to reduce social isolation and build confidence for the disabled adults we support.
The hub also has opportunities for rehabilitation and cookery to improve health, wellbeing and independence.
All this while supporting community engagement, volunteering, and even employment.
Help us grow our inclusive Hub with the specialised facilities we need, so disabled adults can have opportunities and live life to the full?
The Hub now has….
We can now benefit disabled adults with our gold standard of specialised day facilities – all under one roof.
We can host and practise Boccia (a Paralympic sport) in the Bradbury Hall. Saving us time and money in travelling to sport centres.
Our spacious kitchen has adaptable surfaces and equipment to supports members to learn life skills. It will increase their independence and access to volunteer in our cafe.
The art, music, sensory and quiet rooms offers therapy and facilities for creative expressions.
Younger members can enjoy a gaming and movie room, and a radio station run by disabled people.
The indoor and outdoor spaces has opportunities to relax, exercise, rehabilitate, do gardening and socialise.
And being near the community will make our day trips, short breaks, and social events more accessible.
Now we have the space, we can start using the building to its full potential. But we desperately need specialised equipment with your help.
How is the Hub making a difference
Many disabled adults face barriers that limit their opportunities, independence, and quality of life. They often struggle to find work, have higher living costs, and are more likely to live in poverty. Everyday challenges like inaccessible housing, transport issues, and limited access to leisure or fitness activities can make life even harder. This can lead to isolation, poorer health, and fewer chances to thrive.
Paul’s Place Hub will change that. It will help reduce loneliness, boost independence, and improve health and well-being. The new hub will offer modern, accessible spaces for activities, sports, and personal care. It means we can expand our services and create bigger and better results for our members.
The Community Café is one of the most exciting parts of the hub. Members can learn new skills, gain work experience, and build confidence. It will be a welcoming place where disabled and non-disabled people connect, break down barriers, and promote inclusion.
The hub will also let us reach more people, including those with learning disabilities and young people moving into adult services. It’s a big step toward our vision of a world that embraces disability and gives everyone the chance to live life to the full.
How is the Hub making a difference
Many disabled adults face barriers that limit their opportunities, independence, and quality of life. They often struggle to find work, have higher living costs, and are more likely to live in poverty. Everyday challenges like inaccessible housing, transport issues, and limited access to leisure or fitness activities can make life even harder. This can lead to isolation, poorer health, and fewer chances to thrive.
Paul’s Place Hub will change that. It will help reduce loneliness, boost independence, and improve health and well-being. The new hub will offer modern, accessible spaces for activities, sports, and personal care. It means we can expand our services and create bigger and better results for our members.
The Community Café is one of the most exciting parts of the hub. Members can learn new skills, gain work experience, and build confidence. It will be a welcoming place where disabled and non-disabled people connect, break down barriers, and promote inclusion.
The hub will also let us reach more people, including those with learning disabilities and young people moving into adult services. It’s a big step toward our vision of a world that embraces disability and gives everyone the chance to live life to the full.
What does Paul’s Place Hub mean to Rebecca?
After years of living with constant pain, Rebecca has found new hope.
Nine years ago, Rebecca noticed swelling in her hands. The pain became severe, leading to stiffness and limited movement. It was soon diagnosed as ‘Complex Regional Pain Syndrome’. The brain tells Rebecca’s limbs that she is in severe pain, even though the limb itself is physically fine. Sometimes, even the lightest touch on the skin can feel unbearable.
The lively and varied social activities at Paul’s Place Hub can help distract Rebecca from her everyday pain. But the pain is with her 24/7.
Rebecca is looking forward to her stay at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. She will benefit from its hydrotherapy pool and physiotherapy sessions.
Before moving into the Hub, we travelled for physiotherapy and sport sessions elsewhere, when the funding allowed. Since having our own gym and physiotherapy room Rebecca has the dedicated space she needs to continue her rehabilitation and stay active every day.
She says, This will help me to keep improving after I leave hospital. Despite the pain, moving helps to get my limbs working so I can sew, hold things, get up, and even swim. I can get my body working again to become more independent and in control.
To support growing our gym and physiotherapy room with the equipment it needs, please donate.
What does Paul’s Place Hub mean to Rebecca?
After years of living with constant pain, Rebecca has found new hope.
Nine years ago, Rebecca noticed swelling in her hands. The pain became severe, leading to stiffness and limited movement. It was soon diagnosed as ‘Complex Regional Pain Syndrome’. The brain tells Rebecca’s limbs that she is in severe pain, even though the limb itself is physically fine. Sometimes, even the lightest touch on the skin can feel unbearable.
The lively and varied social activities at Paul’s Place Hub can help distract Rebecca from her everyday pain. But the pain is with her 24/7.
Rebecca is looking forward to her stay at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. She will benefit from its hydrotherapy pool and physiotherapy sessions.
Before moving into the Hub, we travelled for physiotherapy and sport sessions elsewhere, when the funding allowed. Since having our own gym and physiotherapy room Rebecca has the dedicated space she needs to continue her rehabilitation and stay active every day.
She says, This will help me to keep improving after I leave hospital. Despite the pain, moving helps to get my limbs working so I can sew, hold things, get up, and even swim. I can get my body working again to become more independent and in control.
To support growing our gym and physiotherapy room with the equipment it needs, please donate.
Latest news
Paul’s Place Awarded National Lottery Funding
We are delighted to announce our generous award from the National Lottery Community Fund.
It massively supported our Hub in becoming a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming community space for disabled adults. On top of this, the Fund has also awarded us a grant over three years to support our running costs.
This incredible investment will make a lasting difference, creating a safe and inclusive environment where disabled adults can connect, have fun, and thrive.
Exploring the Hub
Shortly after moving into the Hub, we hosted a series of special open days to welcome our community. The first event brought together funders, councillors, businesses, and commissioning services. This was followed by a dedicated day for carers and loved ones to explore the Hub and see the difference it will make. Finally, we opened our doors to the public, inviting everyone to enjoy live music and art activities, homemade cakes and hot drinks, and even have a go at the Paralympic sport, Boccia.
Our Feature on BBC Radio Bristol.
We made it on BBC Radio Bristol on Thursday 5th June, during Volunteers Week!
If you missed it, please press play on the right of this screen.
We shared our excitement, highlighted the transformation, and appeal for the vital support we desperately need.
A massive “thank you” to radio presenters, Steve Yabsley, for interviewing us and, Joe Sims, for introducing us on his Proper Breakfast Morning Show.
£75,000 capital grant from the Bernard Sunley Foundation.
We are thrilled to announce we have been awarded £75,000 towards our Hub appeal from the Bernard Sunley Foundation.
With the foundations support we will be able to meet the growing needs of our community and expand the services we provide. Thank you to the Bernard Sunley Foundation for helping us build a brighter future.
£200,000 capital grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation.
We are delighted to announce we have been awarded a £200,000 grant towards our capital appeal from the Garfield Weston Foundation.
With the help of the foundation, we are moving closer to our new Paul’s Place Hub; creating a specialist space for adults with physical disabilities and complex needs in the region. Paul’s Place extends heartfelt thanks to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their huge generosity and belief in our mission.
The Bradbury Foundation, Hong Kong awards £240,000 for Capital Appeal
In a major boost to our development efforts, The Bradbury Foundation, Hong Kong awarded a significant grant to support our Paul’s Place Hub appeal.
The sizeable grant from The Bradbury Foundation, Hong Kong, will act as a catalyst for our fundraising efforts, inspiring additional contributions from other donors, businesses, and the community. Our capital appeal is getting closer to achieving its goal, thanks in part to the foundation’s generous support but we still have a way to go!
Paul’s Place has unveiled plans for a move to ‘The Shire Way Centre’ in what is a “really transformative and exciting time” for our charity and the local community.
Our charity enhances the lives of physically disabled adults, and currently operates out of Coalpit Heath cricket club. We provide social activities that connect people, reduce isolation, improve health and wellbeing, and give people the opportunity to develop new skills and enjoy new experiences.
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