Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
It is common for people to offer each other books they have read and liked. But, when you come from a place where not many people can relate,...
What's your name and role?
My Name is Shane Perry and I am a Centre Assistant at St Werburghs Community Centre.
What does your Welcome Space offer the community?
We have been a proud member of the welcoming spaces...
At the end of March Voscur hosted the Cost of Living and Inequalities Conference, bringing together leading voices from across the city to share insight, understand challenges and plot pathways forwards through the current economic climate.
One of the in-progress outcomes from the...
Our spotlight series focusses on the Welcome Spaces established in response to the Cost of Living Crisis. Recently, Rachel Varley, VCSE Development Advisor - Outreach, visited JTE Hub at Shirehampton Methodist Church to guage the feeling on the ground of this vital space.
What...
In July of 2022, we launched Skills 4 Social Purpose, a seven-month programme supporting women from priority groups to bring their skills, knowledge and experience to the VCSE sector, funded by West of England Combined Authority's Community Support Fund.
Participants completed workshops...
You may remember from our recent visit to Bricks that we are dropping into local Welcoming Spaces to shine a spotlight on their work.
Welcoming Spaces provide warmth and support to those affected by the Cost of...
Since the Cost of Living Crisis began, Voscur has been working tirelessly alongside key partners to help shape Bristol's response. From advocating for VCSE input at strategic meetings, to shining a spotlight on Welcoming...
Since the Cost of Living Crisis first emerged, Voscur has been involved at a strategic level in helping to coordinate Bristol's response. Through regular meetings with key partners, including local authority, we have ensured the decision-making process is informed by the expertise of the...
Voscur is creating a new partnership of LGBTQ+ community organisations in Bristol.
Our vision is to support these community groups and organisations to create thriving, well-funded and cohesive services for the LGBTQ+ community locally.
Our initial research shows that there are...
Voscur is thrilled to be partnering with Bristol City Council's Community Resources Team to explore the future direction of Can Do Bristol in support of social action and volunteering in Bristol’s communities.
Can Do Bristol is a community platform for residents, community groups,...