Today, we were delighted to welcome Anne Nisbet, High Sheriff of Bristol and Chair of Nisbets, to...
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🌟 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.
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,...
💙 From volunteer to community champion
💙 When Uzma first came along to one of our events, she never imagined where the journey would...
Volunteers’ Week – A Celebration of Connection
💙 Today we brought together our incredible volunteers from Stockwood and Frome Vale at the Vassall...
“I Came Here to Measure Impact. I Left Having Felt It.”
Reflections from Miles Whitby, University of Bristol Placement Student When I first arrived...
Partnerships, Purpose and Place: Showcasing the Region’s Civic Strength
Last Wednesday, CEO Julian Mines joined a roundtable discussion with the new Chair of the Charity...
Update on Our Plans for the Vassall Centre
We have an important update to share about the future of the Vassall Centre. After careful...
Tenant Spotlight: Props at the Vassall Centre
The Vassall Centre is more than just a building, it’s a thriving hub of organisations working...
Honouring Dale Wakefield: A New Room at the Vassall Centre
The Vassall Centre has a long history of championing accessibility and inclusion. Established as...
Community Spirit Shines at Vassall Centre Community Action Day
Local residents came together in force on Saturday 12th July for a joyful and energetic Community Action Day at the Vassall Community Hub. Despite the blistering heat, neighbours of all ages rolled up their sleeves to work on two inspiring projects designed to improve their shared spaces and strengthen local connections.