Vital Signs 2016

Vital Signs 2016

The Vital Signs 2016 report ‘Social need in our region’. Our very first Vital Signs report designed to help inform philanthropic giving and, for the first time, present a concise analysis of social need in our region, together with the views of our community.

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September 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on food poverty

In September's newsletter we explore the impact of rising food costs and how local charities are supporting those experiencing food insecurity.

In View 2025

Read our new insights report, In View, and explore how philanthropy can contribute to action on digital inclusion in the West of England.
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August 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on racial inequality

Read this month's newsletter and find out how local giving is helping charities tackle racial inequality in the West of England.

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