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Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission. Trustee Profile: Olivia Spencer

Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission. Trustee Profile: Olivia Spencer

27th January 2026

At Bristol Charities, our Trustees play a vital role in shaping our strategy, guiding our work,...

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Bristol Charities and WECA Investing in a Major Distribution Hub for the South West

Bristol Charities and WECA Investing in a Major Distribution Hub for the South West

21st January 2026

Plans for a landmark new food and essentials distribution hub are set to be approved by the West...

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Bristol Charities Joins the BRISTOL24/7 Better Business Network

Bristol Charities Joins the BRISTOL24/7 Better Business Network

21st January 2026

Bristol Charities is delighted to announce its membership of the Bristol24/7 Better Business...

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From Loneliness to Connection: How Community Spaces Help Us Through January

19th January 2026

Every year, “Blue Monday” is talked about as the day when January feels at its heaviest - the cold...

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Celebrating Charity Sector Leaders in the 2026 New Year Honours

7th January 2026

As we begin 2026, we’re delighted to celebrate the many remarkable individuals from across the...

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The Future is Accessible: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities  

The Future is Accessible: Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities  

3rd December 2025

When you visit the Vassall Centre, you will notice a change that has taken place over the past two...

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Bristol Charities Welcomes Two New Trustees to Its Board

Bristol Charities Welcomes Two New Trustees to Its Board

27th November 2025

Bristol Charities is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Emma-Jane Dalley,...

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Period Friendly Places Finds a Home at the Vassall Centre

Period Friendly Places Finds a Home at the Vassall Centre

26th November 2025

The Vassall Centre is proud to announce a new partnership with Period Friendly Places,...

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Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission Trustee Profile: Rob Yeandle

Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission Trustee Profile: Rob Yeandle

18th November 2025

At Bristol Charities, our Trustees play a vital role in shaping our strategy, guiding our work,...

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Fix It Forward: Transforming Homes and Gardens, Building Community

Fix It Forward: Transforming Homes and Gardens, Building Community

12th November 2025

Georgia's garden was very overgrown The Fix It Forward initiative is all about making a practical...

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Sleep Out at Lloyds Amphitheatre on 13 November to End Youth Homelessness in Bristol

Sleep Out at Lloyds Amphitheatre on 13 November to End Youth Homelessness in Bristol

6th November 2025

You can help end youth homelessness in Bristol by joining Sleep Out 2025 on Thursday 13 November...

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Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission

Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission

3rd November 2025

Trustee Profile: Be McCarroll As we mark Trustees’ Week, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on...

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Reflections From the Vassall Hub Autumn Fare

Reflections From the Vassall Hub Autumn Fare

30th October 2025

Despite the crashing rain and a sky that refused to play ball, the Vassall Hub Autumn Fare went...

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Bristol Charities signs Bristol’s Anti-Racism Statement

22nd October 2025

Bristol Charities is proud to have signed Bristol’s Anti-Racism Statement, joining...

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Tenant Spotlight: Props at the Vassall Centre

Tenant Spotlight: Props at the Vassall Centre

22nd October 2025

The Vassall Centre is more than just a building, it’s a thriving hub of organisations working...

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