Tag: Older People

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.
Quartet staff and trustees

Our Annual Celebration

Yesterday we held our Annual Celebration at M-Shed, marking 35 years of Quartet.
Quartet Community Foundation

Memories for a lifetime

Philanthropy reaching local groups

81 projects benefited from grants worth £418,889 through Quartet Community Foundation in May 2022.
Three people stand outside the office of Filwood Hope Advice Centre in South Bristol who offer benefit advice, counselling and a drop-in service.

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…

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…
Two white women holding Surviving winter posters

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…
bee pollinating a white flower ox eye daisy with yellow centre

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.
COVID Impact Report

Covid impact report

Our impact report for 2020/21 highlights the significant role our grants had in supporting local communities between April 2020 and March 2021.
three school children on a swing

Over £1.19m in grants last month

The money will help people with mental health issues, children, disabled people and many more. Eastside Community Trust, pictured here, benefited from a Catalyst grant.
Quartet Community Foundation

£4.5m in grants awarded

Since 1 April last year we have given out grants totalling over £4.5m in one year for the first time ever.
COVID recovery report

COVID recovery report 

A strategic four point plan to bring new resources in to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the West of England.…

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