Fundholder Stories
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Supporting regeneration in Haywood Village, North Somerset
In 2024, housing developer Persimmon in discussions with North Somerset Council, set up the new Haywood Village Endowment fund from Section 106 contributions.
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Funding in action – The Grove Fund
A family fund making a difference through trusted, long-term relationships.
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Funding in action – The Bath & West Community Energy Fund (BWCE Fund)
The BWCE Fund provides grants to local projects that make environmental improvements, reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.
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Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory Bursary Fund
Bristol-based theatre company Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, was established in 2004 with the aim of producing classic plays with large professional casts in an accessible and understandable way.
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Redcliffe Parish Charity Fund
The Redcliffe Parish Charities was set up in 1984 to manage the many donations being made annually to St Mary Redcliffe Parish Church in Bristol, and to consolidate the gifts received previously over hundreds of years.
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The Bristol Port Company Fund
The Bristol Port Company is one of Quartet’s longest-standing fund holders.
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Empowering Bristol’s next generation
Founded by England rugby star and proud Bristolian Ellis Genge, The Genge Fund is a tribute to the city that shaped him.
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May 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on mental health
Read this month’s newsletter and find out how local giving is helping to support health and wellbeing in the West of England.
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April 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on our charitable giving 2024-25
Over the past 12 months we have awarded over 1,000 grants to voluntary and community organisations in our area, to a value of over £5 million. Read more on our 2024-25 achievements in April’s newsletter.
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March 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on supporting equality for women
This month’s newsletter looks at the fantastic work happening across our region to support women and girls.
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The Genge Fund donates £20,000 to support youth charities in Bristol.
Ellis Genge at Ashton Gate Stadium taking selfie with young fan. The Genge Fund is thrilled to announce it has raised £22,000 to support five youth charities in Bristol. The donations were raised following a highly successful gala dinner held…
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October newsletter – a spotlight on supporting Black and minoritised communities
Read about the impact of local giving on charitable organisations who are focused on improving the lives of Black and minoritised communities where we live.