St John's Foundation

In 2024, St John’s Foundation is turning 850 years old and to celebrate our milestone anniversary, we embarked on a special project. With the support of children’s author, Stewart Foster, we harnessed the creative minds of 192 primary school pupils from seven local schools to write a one-of-a-kind book. The Day the Alien Came is a fun and heartwarming story that follows Jai, an alien whose spaceship crash-lands in Bath with his Grampy. Emerging from the wreckage of his ship, Jai is greeted by local children who take him on an extraordinary adventure, discovering the wonders of Earth and the magic of friendship. The children featured within the pages will be published authors, and it is their hard work, imagination, and enthusiasm that has made creating this enchanting story possible. Set for release this October, we look forward to sharing this wonderful project with all of you! Find out more https://lnkd.in/e7Ap4Rt5 #StJohns850 #TheDayTheAlienCame

We’ve installed a Chatty Bench! The Chatty Bench plaque acts as a talking point and encourages those who see them to reach out and spark up conversations with the people sitting there. Chatty Benches aim to encourage meaningful conversation, a new friendship or simply a smile shared with a stranger. By providing an opportunity for people to sit down, have a chat and stay connected we can help reduce loneliness and isolation. At St John’s we work to combat the effects of isolation and loneliness in our older adults. You can read more about the challenges and how we help tackle them here: https://lnkd.in/e-Jzxqxh

This fantastic project by FixOurFood has meant thousands more children are eating free school meals every day.   Around 470,000 children across the UK could be missing out on free school meals because of language barriers, not understanding the eligibility criteria or because of a stigma around sharing financial information. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eb6uw4gK

The Director of Public Health Report 2023/24 Tackling Food Insecurity in B&NES: Rising to the Challenge was released recently, giving insight to the important issue of household food insecurity. The report shares the increasing challenges and the damaging consequences on the people who are impacted by food insecurity, as well as highlighting the support available in B&NES and the organisations that are working to reduce and prevent food insecurity. You can find out more about St John’s contributions to this amazing effort on page 25. https://hubs.li/Q02TC7v90

The Day the Alien Came is out now! Find out more about this magical story, the incredible team of children who helped write it, and how your support can impact the lives of these children and their friends. #TheDaytheAlienCame #StJohns850

“The project has had a profound impact on these children's lives, sparking their enthusiasm for writing. It will resonate with them for years to come.” Georgia Clark, Teacher at St Mary’s    Last week we had an incredible time celebrating the launch of The Day the Alien Came. The event was filled with excitement, laughter, and a great sense of pride as the children shared their magical story. Seeing their smiles as they proudly signed copies of the book was truly heartwarming. The Day the Alien Came is available for purchase on our website, as well as at Mr B’s Emporium and Oldfield Park Bookshop. Every copy sold helps fill the libraries of the schools involved, ensuring that these young authors and their friends have better access to reading materials. Purchase your copy today: https://lnkd.in/e7Ap4Rt5 #StJohns850 #TheDayTheAlienCame

The Day the Alien Came is out today!! 👽📚   Today we celebrate the launch of The Day the Alien Came, a captivating children's book created by an incredible team of 192 students from the seven local primary schools we work with. From today, you can purchase the book on our website or stop by Mr B’s Emporium and Oldfield Park Bookshop to get your copy!   We’re looking forward to our launch event later today, which promises to be filled with joy and excitement! We can’t wait to share the magical experience of storytelling as we unveil the adventures of Jai the alien and meet the young authors whose creativity brought this book to life.   Profits from book sales will be used to buy more books for the libraries of the schools we work with through our Best Start in Life initiative, helping more children to nurture a love for reading, creativity, and confidence!   Thank you to our sponsors for your support Thrings Almeda Facilities Ltd Evelyn Partners Curated Property Wessex Water Cazenove Capital Carter Jonas Buro Happold and F&S Building contractors Buy your copy today! https://lnkd.in/e-4qRs4s   #StJohns850 #TheDayTheAlienCame

“Year 4 had a fantastic time seeing Onjali Q Rauf at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival! We got a shout out to Castle Primary as we have a class named after her, and we all came home with our own signed copy of her new book! – Elsie C and Milo, Castle Primary. We were lucky enough to be able to provide our schools the opportunity to attend the Bath Children’s Literature Festival again this year. This fun and inspiring event highlights the importance of reading, and by nurturing imagination, creativity, and confidence in children, we can make a real impact on their lives. Through our Best Start in Life initiative, St John’s is committed to making a difference in children's literacy. By supporting events like Bath Children’s Literature Festival, we can encourage children to explore new worlds, engage with diverse stories, and develop their own voices through writing. The Partnership Trust

A recent change in the eligibility rules for the Winter Fuel Payment has raised the importance of older people signing up for Pension Credit if they meet the criteria. Nearly 880,000 pensioners could be missing out on this cash boost worth on average up to £3,900 per year. This is why it is crucial to encourage pensioners to check their eligibility and apply. Find out more: https://hubs.li/Q02SwxDM0

We are so excited to support the House of St John's as they launch their new wedding ceremony offering! They’re redefining city centre weddings by offering couples the perfect setting to say ‘I Do’ in a beautiful, stress-free setting in Bath. The House of St John’s supports our crucial work with the profits from memberships and events bookings. We’re so grateful for their support and look forward to seeing this amazing offering gain the attention it deserves! You can find out more about their stunning packages and amazing spaces on their website: https://lnkd.in/eCKkCGpj