On 18 March 2026, Bristol Charities held its strategy launch and celebration at Bristol Beacon. Around 270 people came: charity leaders, politicians, academics, businesses, housing partners, and community organisations from across the city.
The evening marked the public launch of our five-year plan to tackle inequality across Bristol. We unveiled an ambitious £10m commitment to expand our work in some of the city’s most deprived neighbourhoods through community hubs, mission-led housing, and investment in the voluntary sector. The event featured addresses from Andy Street, chair of the board of trustees, and Julian Mines, chief executive, alongside a rousing contributions by many other contributors, including actor and broadcaster Joe Sims.
The highlight reel below captures the atmosphere of the night.
To find out more about the strategy itself, visit our launch page, where you can read the full strategy booklet handed out on the night and watch our strategy film, which features voices from residents, volunteers, community workers, and partners across the city talking about what Bristol Charities does and where we’re headed.
You can also read Bristol24/7’s coverage of the event here.