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Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission

Meet Our Trustees: The People Behind the Mission

10th July 2025

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

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Community Rallies After Fishponds Arson Attacks: Join the Phone Box Clean-Up

Community Rallies After Fishponds Arson Attacks: Join the Phone Box Clean-Up

9th July 2025

Recently, Fishponds has been hit by a series of arson attacks that have left many of us feeling...

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Bristol Charities Proud to Join Impact Alliance Pilot Addressing Loneliness

Bristol Charities Proud to Join Impact Alliance Pilot Addressing Loneliness

26th June 2025

Bristol Charities Proud to Join Impact Alliance Pilot Addressing Loneliness Bristol Charities is...

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New Carers Community Cafés Launch Across Bristol

New Carers Community Cafés Launch Across Bristol

23rd June 2025

Bristol Charities and Carers Support are proud to announce a new partnership to deliver Carers...

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Clearing the Woods, Building Community: A Day of Connection and Care

Clearing the Woods, Building Community: A Day of Connection and Care

17th June 2025

Last month, something wonderful happened in Stockwood. Residents, volunteers, families, and staff...

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💪 The Power of Giving Back: How Volunteering Benefits Both People and Communities

💪 The Power of Giving Back: How Volunteering Benefits Both People and Communities

3rd June 2025

📅 Volunteers’ Week: Monday 2nd – 6th June 🤝 As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we’re reminded of a...

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🎉 Bristol Charities’ VE Day Anniversary Celebrations

🎉 Bristol Charities’ VE Day Anniversary Celebrations

28th May 2025

Thursday 8th May saw people across the UK honouring the 80th anniversary of VE Day—and our Bristol...

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More than a Makeover: The Life Behind the Before

More than a Makeover: The Life Behind the Before

14th May 2025

There’s something universally heartwarming about a before-and-after story. The peeling wallpaper,...

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Bristol Charities at the Anti Banquet: Standing Together Against Food Insecurity

Bristol Charities at the Anti Banquet: Standing Together Against Food Insecurity

24th April 2025

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed,...

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Alliance of 50 Organisations Launches Charitable Programme to End Loneliness

Alliance of 50 Organisations Launches Charitable Programme to End Loneliness

18th December 2024

An alliance of leading organisations has launched an ambitious charitable programme to “make...

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Bristol Charities delivers joy to families this Christmas!

Bristol Charities delivers joy to families this Christmas!

20th December 2023

For so many of us Christmas is a magical time, a time of festivities and joy, a chance for...

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Street’s ahead as Bristol Charities welcomes a new Chair of Trustees

Street’s ahead as Bristol Charities welcomes a new Chair of Trustees

22nd November 2023

Bristol Charities, a charity that has been transforming and enhancing the lives of those in need...

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Barstaple House couple celebrating 69th wedding anniversary and 90th birthday

Barstaple House couple celebrating 69th wedding anniversary and 90th birthday

9th June 2023

"She was my 21st Birthday present": Barstaple couple are celebrating their 90th birthday and 69th...

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Vassall Centre redevelopment plans unanimously approved

Vassall Centre redevelopment plans unanimously approved

2nd June 2023

Bristol Charities are pleased to confirm that planning permission has been granted for the...

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