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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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OBE for Sue Turner, our former CEO
Quartet Community Foundation is delighted to extend its warmest wishes to Sue Turner, who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List on Saturday. The honour recognises Sue’s commitment to social justice.
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How much money goes to environmental causes?
Climate change is always in the news. How much money do you think UK charitable trusts & foundations award environmental causes such as climate change each year, as a total of their awards?
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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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Local community foundation inundated with requests for help
A new grant programme from Quartet Community Foundation that supports local voluntary and community organisations in the West of England has received an overwhelming number of applications for support.
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Hello from our CEO
Starting a new job following a long career elsewhere (in my case, as CEO of the concert hall St George’s Bristol) can be a nerve-wracking affair at the best of times, but starting during lockdown adds another level of challenge.
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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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What makes a stronger community?
Last week we heard from Knowle West Alliance (KWA) in South Bristol about how the five founding organisations are working together to support positive action. Launched in 2019, this collaborative partnership of active and connected local residents, businesses and organisations…
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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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Grants hit £5m for first time
Foreword from our Interim CEO Ronnie Brown The last 12 months have been hugely challenging for our local charities, and our fund holders and donors have responded with great compassion to their inspiring work.
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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.