At the Vassall Centre, we're proud to be home to organisations that don't just deliver services,...
Celebrating Community in Action: The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
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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...
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.
✨ Creating the conditions for opportunity. 💜
Today, we were delighted to welcome Anne Nisbet, High Sheriff of Bristol and Chair of Nisbets, to...
🌟 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 at...
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...