We invest for long-term benefit, using our assets to unlock new capacity across the region and strengthen the support, space and connections charities depend on.
We provide stand-out, affordable and accessible workspaces, event space and meeting rooms so Bristol’s charities can work together for greater impact.
25 organisations, one building
The Vassall Centre is home to 25 charities and community organisations
30,000 people a year
That’s how many people come through the Vassall Centre’s doors
Circular Impact Model
Returns from our investments go straight back into grants and community work
Key Support Areas
Workspace Solutions
The Vassall Centre is one of the city’s largest providers of affordable, accessible workspace and meeting facilities for the voluntary and community sector. It is home to 25 charities and community organisations and welcomes over 30,000 people a year.
Affordable office spaces
Professional meeting facilities
Accessible environment
Community areas
Join the Bristol Charities Group
We offer charities the stability, governance and operational support they need to focus on their work. Charities that join the group gain long-term security without losing independence.
Business development guidance
Partnership opportunities
Impact measurement
Growth planning
Backing new ideas
We back ideas long before they are proven. That means system-level thinking, high-risk pilots, and staying committed to the long game.
The challenge is great and we can’t do it alone. We need radical thinkers, philanthropists and businesses to co-invest with us.
Asset-based investment
Organisational development
Strategic partnerships
Funding opportunities
VCSE organisations supported with workspace
people through our doors each year
sq ft of accessible facilities
Featured partners
Bristol Education Partnership
The BEP brings together state and independent schools, colleges, universities and Bristol City Council to tackle educational inequality across the city. Working with young people and teachers, BEP focuses on overcoming disadvantage, raising aspirations, broadening education and supporting teachers.
Join Bristol’s growing community of change-makers
For workspace or meeting room enquiries, please visit the Vassall Centre website.