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Bristol Charities is working on plans to create a balanced new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working at the Centre. This will include accessible, sustainable work and meeting spaces for current and potentially new tenants, alongside new, high quality affordable housing for older people and families, as well as facilities for the wider community.…

Bristol Charities has launched a search for a new CEO following the highly successful tenure of its current leader, Anne Anketell. Anne has led the organisation for eight years with key achievements including the merger of two of Bristol’s oldest almshouse charities; the building and opening of a state-of-the-art extra care housing scheme, Haberfield House…

We are thrilled to have signed the Mindful Employer charter – demonstrating our commitment to better mental health in the workplace. Established in 2004, Mindful Employer is a UK wide initiative run by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Providing employers with easier access to professional Workplace Mental Health training, information and support, the initiative aims to…

Bristol Charities shares new vision for Vassall Centre, Fishponds Bristol Charities is inviting local residents and tenants to share their views on proposals to transform the Vassall Centre in Fishponds into a vibrant new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working. Bristol Charities purchased the site in spring this year and has been working with…

Unveiling of defibrillator in Stockwood Anne Anketell, CEO of Bristol Charities and Mark Bearcroft, Service Manager, were delighted to join the Lord Mayor, Steve Smith for the unveiling of a defibrillator which was funded through the Charity’s Community Chest Fund and installed by the Stockwood Alliance. The defib will provide 24/7 fully accessible assistance to…

The Vassall Centre in Fishponds currently offers affordable, accessible workspace and conference facilities for charities, the public sector and not-for- profit organisations. The charity’s ambition for the Vassall Centre is to build a new, contemporary Almshouse on one end of the site offering, high quality affordable homes for older people whilst retaining accessible, affordable rented…

Our CEO, Anne Anketell, took part in Housing LIN’s #HAPPIhour webinar on the 28th January which focused on almshouses and their future in shaping communities. To find out more and to watch the recorded webinar, please click the link below: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/HAPPI-Hour-The-future-role-for-Almshouses-in-shaping-local-communities/

Bristol Charities was delighted to take part in recent research by the RICS Research Trust into almshouses. The Chair of the RICS Research Trust, Professor Sarah Sayce, comments:  “we are delighted to have been the sponsors of this very pertinent and timely research.  Affordable housing and housing for older people have attracted much publicity in…

Update on Community Development Projects All of our current Community Development Projects are currently shut due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. It is unlikely that they will open again this winter. Please keep an eye on our website for further updates.

Lord Mayor Visits Haberfield House The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Bristol made a visit to Haberfield House in August 2020. Following a tour of the facilities, Councillor Jos Clark enjoyed a socially distanced cream tea with residents in the lounge of the scheme. Residents were very interested to hear all about her work and…