🎤 Storytelling, Partnerships, and People: How the CIoF Convention Left Me Feeling Inspired and Ready to Act
By Issie McMillan Last month, I had the privilege of attending the Chartered Institute of...
Working Together to Tackle Post-16 NEET Challenges in Bristol
Charity Wallis and Rachel Jewell joined the VCSE Post-16 NEET Reduction Planning Session in Bristol, focusing on collaborative efforts to support young people not in education, employment, or training. The event emphasized the need for partnership, early intervention, and long-term investment to break the link between deprivation and opportunity, aligning with Bristol Education Partnership’s goals.
Creativity, Community and Joy: Meet Can’t Sit Still at the Vassall Centre
Can’t Sit Still, based at the Vassall Centre, uses creativity and culture to challenge social inequalities through accessible theatre, circus shows, and wellbeing projects. Serving diverse communities, they create joyful, inclusive spaces. Upcoming projects include the Summer of Socks acrobatic show across South Gloucestershire and a Christmas performance of The Snowy Day at Bristol Old Vic.
From Uncertainty to Aspiration: Celebrating the Bristol Achieve Year 10 Cohort
The Bristol Achieve Year 10 cohort from Bridge Learning Campus recently delivered final presentations at PwC’s Bristol offices, showcasing their growth and confidence. Supported by PwC and Bristol Achieve, the students explored future pathways, overcame personal challenges, and embraced professional spaces. This collaboration highlights the impact of partnerships in inspiring and empowering young people across Bristol.
✨ Creating the conditions for opportunity. 💜
Today, we were delighted to welcome Anne Nisbet, High Sheriff of Bristol and Chair of Nisbets, to...
“You Would Actually Be Giving Back”
Watch Anita’s Story of Community, Connection and Volunteering Bristol Charities is proud to share...
Building Belonging: The Bristol Education Partnership Pride Network
This Pride Month, Bristol Charities is celebrating the growing success of the Bristol Education...
🌟 Inside the Vassall Centre: Introducing our Tenants
Sight Support West of England, based at the Vassall Centre since 2018, supports over 1,800 blind and partially sighted people across Bristol and the West of England. They offer advice, digital skills, social opportunities, and one-to-one support to help individuals maintain independence and reduce isolation. The charity plans to expand local peer groups and befriending services.
A place to live, and a place to belong: the story of Stockwood’s almshousing
https://youtu.be/yvdSkumVMfk Tucked away in Stockwood, Haberfield House is part of a much longer...
The Great Get Together: Celebrating Community Connection Across Bristol Charities
This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of the Great Get Together, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief in unity and kindness. From 19–21 June 2026, Bristol Charities’ community hubs will host activities promoting wellbeing, creativity, and connection. Events like Tai Chi, poetry sessions, and local fairs celebrate community spirit, emphasizing inclusion, compassion, and shared experience across Bristol.
Loneliness Awareness Week: Sometimes We All Need a Place to Belong
One of our volunteers was telling me recently that although he lives surrounded by extended family...
Learning Disability Week 2026: Do You See Me?
Reflections by Becky King, Director of Props This week invites us to reflect on many things. How...
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
At last week's Staff Day, colleagues from across the organisation came together to reflect,...
✨🤝🌍 Where Purpose Meets Action 🌍🤝✨
The energy and inspiration of PurposeFest at yesterday's Belmont Estate was something else.🧠 💜 It...
🏗️💛 Building Futures: Kingsley Hall’s Transformation Into a Life-Changing Youth Hub 💛🏗️
Today Sophie Jerrold had the privilege of being shown around Kingsley Hall - the existing HQ of...