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A record £6m grants awarded 2022/3

In the last year, Quartet has awarded £6 million in grants to help hundreds of organisations in the South West face the challenge of increasing…
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Bristol One City supports Cost of Living crisis

We have been helping Bristol City Council under its One City approach to support communities affected by the cost of living crisis.
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Our Annual Celebration

Yesterday we held our Annual Celebration at M-Shed, marking 35 years of Quartet.
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Quartet launches a new Cost of Living Fund

The rising cost of living is affecting us all, but it isn’t being felt equally. Our new fund aims to address this.
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Memories for a lifetime

Our condolences to The Royal Family

On behalf of the staff and trustees of Quartet Community Foundation …

Philanthropy reaching local groups

81 projects benefited from grants worth £418,889 through Quartet Community Foundation in May 2022.
Three people stand outside the office of Filwood Hope Advice Centre in South Bristol who offer benefit advice, counselling and a drop-in service.

Responding to the cost of living crisis

9 out of 10 charities are concerned about the impact of rising costs on their beneficiaries, but did you know these same charities are facing…
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Video: Sowing the seeds of change

You’re invited to watch our newly launched ‘Sowing the seeds of change’ video. It’s what we do – work with our communities to bring about…
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Quartet supports local communities to celebrate the platinum jubilee

11 local charities and community groups received £79,498 to help local communities celebrate the jubilee.

Local insights on a national crisis

Last week fund holders at our Behind the Scenes event heard about our response to the cost of living crisis. Two grant recipients – Penny…