Community Stories
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April newsletter – a spotlight on our charitable giving over the last 12 months
Read how we have been supporting voluntary and community groups over the last year, here in the West of England.
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March newsletter – a spotlight on International Women’s day
Find out how we are supporting local voluntary and charitable organisations dedicated to supporting women.
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February newsletter – a spotlight on disability inequality
Find out how we are supporting local voluntary and charitable organisations dedicated to supporting disabled people.
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January newsletter – a spotlight on homelessness
Find out how we are supporting local charities and community groups dedicated to supporting those experiencing homelessness.
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Surviving Winter Appeal already benefitting local people and charities
Our Surviving Winter appeal has already raised £7,500 for projects helping local people facing fuel poverty, isolation and financial pressures in winter. And those donations are already helping people.
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Spreading joy on the streets of South Bristol
A recent grant to Flamingo Chicks helped children with multiple disabilities enjoy some much-needed post-Covid fun at Smoosh, a street music and dance event.
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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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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.
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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 meet lots of great people and it has improved my confidence.”
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Getting Black2Nature
On the first nature camp teenagers aged 12-18 from inner-city Bristol enjoyed two nights in Glastonbury (Camp Avalon). The young people got busy with nature photography, birdwatching walks, birding from hides, bird ringing, mothing, bat walk, bio blitz, pond dipping,…
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Grant helps advice charity meet rising costs and growing demand
A £10,000 Coronavirus Recovery and Stabilisation grant helps to keep Bristol advice centre open to digitally excluded clients. It will also help staff and volunteers work effectively from home.
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Helping the Chinese community Survive Winter
Members of the Chinese community flocked to an event about staying healthy in winter which has received a £2,000 grant from Quartet Community Foundation.