Pop-Up Shop run by Mentoring Plus’s Youth Reps open for one week only in Bath city centre
Support young people in Bath by visiting their Pop-Up Shop in Bath city centre this October half-term.
Stories
We’re so proud of the work that we do. Because of you, our endowment at Quartet means we’re able to award a thousand grants every year. We have the privilege of making a difference to thousands of people in our local communities, changing lives today, tomorrow and forever. Here are some of the stories of lives we have touched through our work with donors to inspire philanthropy and on the front-line addressing social needs.
Making and baking your way to better mental wellbeing
“Coming to the group is about socialising, it stops us feeling isolated, some of the group would be really isolated if they didn’t come. People get two buses to come here, they love to come and chat with everyone, making friends, we do have a laugh,” Abigail said.
Helping make sure that no child goes hungry
63 pre-school children from the lowest income Bath families received a free, nutritious hot lunch each day at nursery thanks to a grant for £2,400 through us, giving them the energy to fully enjoy a fun-packed day of learning.
We’re delighted that we could support over 60 great local projects in July
Thanks to our supporters disadvantaged young people in Bristol can stay out of trouble this summer, older people in B&NES will be able to get out and about this winter and ten people in South Bristol will get help to learn to read.
Offering sanctuary to traumatised individuals
A hot meal, English classes and a big welcome are all on offer to destitute asylum seekers in Bristol, thanks to a recent grant we made to two local good causes.
Helping older people in crisis
Noone should be left to struggle in old age, scavenging in bins for food and going without food and heat. Grants through us help older people cope with crises, and enjoy social and learning opportunities in what can be their golden years.
Making life fairer for local young people
“One young boy, who started to come to the sessions around half way through the holidays would come to get food at least three times a session. He was clearly very hungry and we were able to provide healthy nourishing food for him, which he appeared not to be getting at home” says Baggator who’ve received several grants through us including a grant last year to set up a Monday club for young people in Easton.
Young and old come together to celebrate all that’s good about life in Barton Hill
Different generations in Barton Hill didn't always seen eye to eye. But through working together on a festival performance, and sharing their personal stories, young and old really came to know and respect each other. Lesson learned? "Young people need to believe in their power to unite communities."
Gloria Watson – helping older people in the inner city socialise
Gloria Watson is an active member of the Malcolm X Elders, a group for older people living in Bristol. Most of the group share an African Caribbean background and they meet regularly to socialise, learn new skills, keep fit and generally have fun and and escape loneliness.