🌟 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.
A place to live, and a place to belong: the story of Stockwood’s almshousing
https://youtu.be/yvdSkumVMfk Tucked away in Stockwood, Haberfield House is part of a much longer...
The Great Get Together: Celebrating Community Connection Across Bristol Charities
This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of the Great Get Together, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief in unity and kindness. From 19–21 June 2026, Bristol Charities’ community hubs will host activities promoting wellbeing, creativity, and connection. Events like Tai Chi, poetry sessions, and local fairs celebrate community spirit, emphasizing inclusion, compassion, and shared experience across Bristol.
Loneliness Awareness Week: Sometimes We All Need a Place to Belong
One of our volunteers was telling me recently that although he lives surrounded by extended family...
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,...
✨🤝🌍 Where Purpose Meets Action 🌍🤝✨
The energy and inspiration of PurposeFest at yesterday's Belmont Estate was something else.🧠 💜 It...
🏗️💛 Building Futures: Kingsley Hall’s Transformation Into a Life-Changing Youth Hub 💛🏗️
Today Sophie Jerrold had the privilege of being shown around Kingsley Hall - the existing HQ of...
Building Momentum for Lasting Change
Today, Bristol Charities joined colleagues from across the regional voluntary sector to reflect on...
💙 From volunteer to community champion
💙 When Uzma first came along to one of our events, she never imagined where the journey would...
Get Ready for Knitting Together: Making Connections, One Stitch At A Time
🥰 From 15–21 June, people across the UK will come together to mark Loneliness Awareness Week, an...
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...
Hope Cafe – A Million Acts of Hope
“Hope grows when people come together with a shared belief that we can build something better...
Let’s Talk About Youth
Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Bristol youth workers Phav and Sharmir, alongside their...