Older People
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February 2026 newsletter – making an impact locally
Why is giving locally important? Find out in this month’s newsletter including stories from local charities delivering vital community support.
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January 2026 newsletter – looking ahead
Read our January newsletter and find out what lies ahead in 2026 – our 40th anniversary year!
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November 2025 newsletter – a spotlight on older people
Read about the challenges facing older people in the West of England and the important role local charities have in supporting them.
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November newsletter – a spotlight on supporting older people in our communities
This month we explore the impact of winter, especially on older people, many of whom experience fuel poverty, isolation and loneliness.
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Our Annual Celebration
Yesterday we held our Annual Celebration at M-Shed, marking 35 years of Quartet.
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Philanthropy reaching local groups
81 projects benefited from grants worth £418,889 through Quartet Community Foundation in May 2022.
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Responding to the cost of living crisis
9 out of 10 charities are concerned about the impact of rising costs on their beneficiaries, but did you know these same charities are facing a crisis of their own?
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Local insights on a national crisis
Last week fund holders at our Behind the Scenes event heard about our response to the cost of living crisis. Two grant recipients – Penny McKissock from Southside Family Project and Anna Brown from Talking Money advice service – are…
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Shedders take up table tennis to get fit
The new table tennis group helps meet demand from older players and improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
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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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Join our Surviving Winter appeal to help support vulnerable people
We all know that winter can be a difficult time for many people, especially those who are older or vulnerable. This year is set to be even more challenging. With your support we can help older people, struggling families and…
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Increasing our grant-making to meet growing demand
Last month we awarded 100+ grants to support activities ranging from baby groups to dementia activities, and counselling services to new wildlife ponds.