Referrers
Working Together to Support Our Community
Carpenters Food & Support works in partnership with organisations across Bristol to ensure that households facing severe financial hardship can access emergency food and compassionate guidance.
By becoming a referral agency, you play a vital role in helping us reach people who need support most.
Your insight helps us understand each client’s circumstances, coordinate support effectively, and ensure resources are directed to the most vulnerable households.
This section explains who can refer, how the process works, and what you can expect when working with us.
Why Partner With Us?
Your help ensures support reaches those who need it most.
Your professional insight helps us understand the root causes of hardship and provide appropriate, targeted support.
You strengthen coordinated community support.
Working together allows us to signpost clients to the right services and avoid duplication.
You help us deliver dignified, respectful assistance.
Our shared goal is to support people with compassion, clarity, and fairness.
You contribute to a trusted, accountable system.
Our referral process ensures transparency, consistency, and responsible use of resources.
Referral Partners Typically Include
Health and social care professionals, Tenant support and housing teams, Schools and children’s services, Churches and faith groups, Community organisations and charities and Statutory agencies.
If your organisation supports people facing hardship, you may be eligible to register as a referral agency.