Stories
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Spreading joy on the streets of South Bristol
A recent grant to Flamingo Chicks helped children with multiple disabilities enjoy some much-needed post-Covid fun at Smoosh, a street music and dance event.
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Caring in Bristol – preventing homelessness throughout Covid
We speak to Steven Dodds of Caring in Bristol who tells us about the needs they’re seeing – and how we can all help local people experiencing homelessness.
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18 months into COVID, we ask, what are the needs of local charities?
23 September 2021 marked 18 months to the day since Quartet made its first Covid Emergency Response Grant It was a time of enormous upheaval and uncertainty. It was a time when so many of you stepped up to help…
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Working together to support local people
The West of England has a vibrant community and voluntary sector We’re so pleased that last month we could award grants worth over £420,000 to 46 groups to support their great work. This is all only possible thanks to the…
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Garden gigs bring joy to adults with dementia and complex needs
Garden gigs was born as an antidote to online – bringing the joy of music to care home residents, and relief for staff working through the pandemic.
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Supporting veterans throughout the pandemic
With the grant from St Monica’s Trust, SSFA helped elderly North Somerset veterans and their families facing poverty and disadvantage.
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Greening the inner-city
When you drive up the M32 from Bristol City Centre it’s hard to imagine what lies behind the colourful roadside fencing on Newfoundland Road. Yet under the shadow of a large sycamore tree just short of junction 3 you’ll find…
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Sharing joy of new experiences as lockdown eases – Alive Activities for older people
“We have spoken to older people and their carers and many are still afraid of leaving their homes despite the easing Covid restrictions. Attending an Alive Club will help and support older people to feel reconnected with others and their…
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Holiday fun boosts health and wellbeing
“It was really great to be out working face-to-face providing positive activities for those who have, for a long time through the various lockdowns, been isolated and stuck indoors.” This LPW-run holiday scheme funded through the Bristol Port Company Fund…
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What’s better than two wheels? Three!
Wheels for All Bath & West received £500 from Bath Half to offer cycling sessions for teenagers with learning difficulties. These sessions offer specially adapted accessible bikes, such as three-wheel trikes which offer more stability.
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Outdoor classroom a new way to learn
“This support is really making a huge difference and Jonny is undoubtedly benefiting. He is calmer, happier, and exhibiting far less anxiety.” – parent of a Jack Hazeldine Foundation mentee.
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Let’s get outside this spring – Osprey Outdoors
“I found the walking group helps my anxiety…Osprey Outdoors gives me a sense of purpose and a reason to get up in the morning. I meet lots of great people and it has improved my confidence.”