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General: Published on 19 November, 2018

Discover how the Surviving Winter appeal helps older and vulnerable people in need

Sadly in our area hundreds of people die unnecessarily each winter - mostly people aged 65+. With your help we can help elderly people stay warm and well.

Helen said: “It’s shocking that so many local people die needlessly each winter. I’m donating all of my winter fuel payment to the Surviving Winter appeal because no older person should have to choose between heating and eating.”

General, News: Published on 16 November, 2018

Join our Surviving Winter appeal this winter to help save lives

Sadly in our area hundreds of people die unnecessarily each winter - mostly people aged 65+. With your help we can help elderly people stay warm and well.

General, News: Published on 14 November, 2018

Local groups received over £250,000 in grants through us last month

Local people in need can get the help they need thanks to the work of great local good causes across our patch.

Over £250,000 has gone to local community groups in October 2018

News: Published on 12 November, 2018

Join us on 5 December 2018 for Carols by Candlelight in the Lord Mayor’s Chapel

Join the Friends of Quartet Community Foundation for carols and festive tunes from North Bristol Wellbeing Choir, a wonderful group who come together in Southmead to boost their wellbeing through music. Sing carols and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies.

News: Published on 9 November, 2018

Celebrating philanthropy – and the good causes it supports

Our 2018 Annual Celebration welcomed over 130 esteemed guests including Lord Mayor of Bristol Cleo Lake, High Sheriff of Somerset Denis Burn and our new Chair, Helen Wilde.

News: Published on 26 October, 2018

Last month we awarded over £370,000 to local good causes

Need across the West of England is growing and our grant-making is trying to keep up with demand. We can only do this thanks to the generosity of our donors.