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A Peek Inside the Mercy in Action Headquarters
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Championing Inclusive Dementia Care at the Vassall Centre
The Vassall Centre was proud to host an important event celebrating the achievements of the...
Standing Together for Community: Supporting the Roots of Resilience Campaign
This week, Charlie Ferdinando and Charity Wallis from Bristol Charities met with Emma Harvey from...
Celebrating Community in Action: The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
At the Vassall Centre, we're proud to be home to organisations that don't just deliver services,...
Building Stronger Connections with Families Through Partnership
Charity Wallis, Director of Development at Bristol Charities, reflects on her visit to Frome Vale Academy, highlighting the importance of early relationships and community connections for families. The visit emphasized strong partnerships between schools, community hubs, and local organizations, fostering holistic support for children and families. Vassall Community Hub focuses on building trusted relationships and accessible support to help families thrive.
Exploring Workspace Pressures in the VCSE Sector
Bristol Charities and Voscur are calling on charities, community groups and social enterprises...
🎤 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...