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South Bristol Wellbeing – Call for expressions of interest
Our City Lab group has developed a project idea they think will make a significant difference to Withywood and is looking for an organisation interested in making it a reality.
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Tell us your thoughts on philanthropy for your chance to win £100 for your favourite charity
We're researching local philanthropy and giving, so we've put together a short, anonymous survey that you're invited to complete. Although there are lots of studies of giving in the UK, there is little information specific to the West of England. Thank you for sharing your valuable time with us.
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Global day shines a light on gender inequality
The Women and Equalities Committee recently warned of the risks of ‘turning the clock back on gender equality’ by overlooking the labour market and caring inequalities faced by women during the pandemic.
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New support group for women who have experienced sexual violence
We recently awarded Focus Counselling a £4,445 grant to establish a fortnightly support group for women survivors of sexual violence in Bath, an area where there was previously a lack of support.
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Who gets to live a long healthy life?
As a new report reveals the enormous health inequalities in Bristol, we look at the projects across our region taking action to offer good health to all.
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A Behind the Scenes look at health and wellbeing
This week more than a dozen fund holders joined our virtual Behind the Scenes event to learn about two key projects making a difference to local health and wellbeing. They heard from Stacy and Tom from Eastside Community Trust and Amy Kinnear from Southmead Development Trust.
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Bristol City Lab
To ensure that local people’s expertise is at the heart of City Funds’ decision-making, we are currently trialling a new process called a City Lab.
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In Conversation with Thomas Sheppard, High Sheriff of Somerset
Thomas Sheppard, former managing Partner at Thrings, shares his thoughts on supporting local charities, his High Sheriff role and his relationship with Quartet.
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Grants tackle health inequalities in North Somerset
Before Christmas one of our largest funds, the North Somerset Community Partnership Fund (NSCP), awarded £127,500 to support health and wellbeing projects in North Somerset.
