Trustee Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021

The Vital Signs 2022 Report ‘Philanthropy in the West of England’ celebrates the value of philanthropy and calls for us to give local and give better. Through a range of Vital Statistics and case studies, the report explores the state…

Our impact report for 2020/21 highlights the significant role our grants had in supporting local communities between April 2020 and March 2021.

The Vital Signs 2021 Report ‘Climate and communities: a fairer, greener future in the West of England’ highlights how Covid has hit our most disadvantaged communities hardest – and warns the climate crisis will do the same. Published in March…

A strategic four point plan to bring new resources in to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the West of England. Available as an Executive Summary.

We’re delighted to share our inspiring stories of philanthropy and transformation from the past year with you.

The Vital Signs 2019 report ‘Taking the temperature of local communities’ looks at issues faced by communities across the West of England.

We are delighted to share our inspiring stories of philanthropy and transformation from the past year.


The Vital Signs 2018 report ‘Four communities deciding their own futures’ shines a spotlight on four places in the West of England where we have been listening to local people’s needs and aspirations and are thoughtfully using grant funding to…

The Vital Signs 2017 report ‘Action on Mental Health’ looks at mental health across the West of England.

We’re delighted to share our inspiring stories of philanthropy and transformation from the past year.