Tag: North Somerset

Funding in action

Funding in action: LWOOSA and The Bristol Port Company
Be inspired by our video about long-term fundholder The Bristol Port Company and the essential funding they are providing, through Quartet, to support the vital…
07.11.2023
Whitewood Family Fund

Whitewood Family Fund
A family fund helping young people through sport. Read about the inspiring story of Ruth and Arthur Whitewood and their legacy of the Whitewood Family…
10.08.2023
learning disabled staff and volunteers plus staff of Quartet Community Foundation and High Sheriff of Somerset

In conversation with Thomas Sheppard, High Sheriff of Somerset
Whether you are a professional adviser, an established charity or someone trying to develop a charitable project, a conversation with Quartet will leave you better…
25.01.2022
Six people work on the allotment. In the near foreground a man in flat cap pushes a wheelbarrow full of soil, to the left a man with a rake smiles to camera, in the mid foreground a man breaks up soil with his hands, in the mid distance a woman lays out equipment, while in the far distance a woman walks into the allotment

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.
24.01.2022
Two women. Patty in red jacket, to her right, Miriam in colourful necks carf and blue jacket, holding a large bunch of gift wrapped flowers

Celebrating Black History Month 2021: five questions with Miriam Robertson
To celebrate Black History Month in October 2021 Charlene Lawrence, Quartet’s Engagement Officer, speaks to Miriam Robertson at North Somerset BME Network.
22.10.2021
Five people stand in a line outside in front of SSFA covered stand. Three wear SSFA teeshirts - one wears a SSFA sash

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.
23.06.2021
Elder woman and two preschool age children in hi-vis jackets outside in a farm setting. Between them behind a fence is an orange and whitegoat

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…
19.05.2021
Several people sit outside near a ring of stones. It features a school age boy blows onto smoldering sticks and wood, smoke rises from it. Another child in mid foreground holds their nose

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…
15.04.2021
Six people work on the allotment. In the near foreground a man in flat cap pushes a wheelbarrow full of soil, to the left a man with a rake smiles to camera, in the mid foreground a man breaks up soil with his hands, in the mid distance a woman lays out equipment, while in the far distance a woman walks into the allotment

Let’s get outside this spring – Osprey Outdoors
“I found the walking group helps my anxiety…Osprey Outdoors gives me a sense of purpose and a reason to get up in the morning. I…
24.03.2021

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