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Six Centuries of Commitment. A Radical New Plan.

Six Centuries of Commitment. A Radical New Plan.

8th April 2026

https://youtu.be/tO1J-Dcn838?si=SQ5x8yHB0AZwctUp Bristol sells itself well. The creativity, the...

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A Look Back at Our Strategy Launch 2025

A Look Back at Our Strategy Launch 2025

1st April 2026

On 18 March 2026, Bristol Charities held its strategy launch and celebration at Bristol Beacon....

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Understanding What the Renters Rights Act Means for Our City

Understanding What the Renters Rights Act Means for Our City

25th March 2026

On Monday, Bristol Charities attended a briefing on the Renters Rights Act, hosted at City Hall by...

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A Bold Step for a Fairer Bristol

A Bold Step for a Fairer Bristol

24th March 2026

✨ Connection, conversation, collaboration – and cake. Bristol Charities was proud to welcome...

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Happy Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse

Happy Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse

18th February 2026

祝大家農曆新年快樂,火馬年萬事如意! Bristol Charities would like to wish our colleagues, partners and members of...

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Understanding Our History to Inform Our Future

17th February 2026

Bristol Charities, an organisation working in the city for over 600 years, has commissioned an...

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A Day in the Life Of: Lil Bowers

A Day in the Life Of: Lil Bowers

12th February 2026

Ever wondered what it’s like to manage our properties, keep our systems running, and develop...

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More Than a Meal: What Lunch Club Really Means to the People Who Come

5th February 2026

By Miles Whilby, University of Bristol student on placement with Bristol Charities. As part of his...

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Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission. Trustee Profile: Olivia Spencer

Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission. Trustee Profile: Olivia Spencer

27th January 2026

At Bristol Charities, our Trustees play a vital role in shaping our strategy, guiding our work,...

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Bristol Charities and WECA Investing in a Major Distribution Hub for the South West

Bristol Charities and WECA Investing in a Major Distribution Hub for the South West

21st January 2026

Plans for a landmark new food and essentials distribution hub are set to be approved by the West...

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Bristol Charities Joins the BRISTOL24/7 Better Business Network

Bristol Charities Joins the BRISTOL24/7 Better Business Network

21st January 2026

Bristol Charities is delighted to announce its membership of the Bristol24/7 Better Business...

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From Loneliness to Connection: How Community Spaces Help Us Through January

19th January 2026

Every year, “Blue Monday” is talked about as the day when January feels at its heaviest - the cold...

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Celebrating Charity Sector Leaders in the 2026 New Year Honours

7th January 2026

As we begin 2026, we’re delighted to celebrate the many remarkable individuals from across the...

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The Future is Accessible: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities  

The Future is Accessible: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities  

3rd December 2025

When you visit the Vassall Centre, you will notice a change that has taken place over the past two...

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Bristol Charities Welcomes Two New Trustees to Its Board

Bristol Charities Welcomes Two New Trustees to Its Board

27th November 2025

Bristol Charities is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Emma-Jane Dalley,...

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