Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
Breaking down the professional and social barriers that young people face when embarking on a career in the arts by offering workshops, talks, and online resources that will give young creatives the skills that they need to succeed.
From our base in the South West, we’re bringing young people together from a diverse range of backgrounds, building peer-led networks and providing opportunities for young creatives to gain knowledge and experience so they can access careers in the arts.... More
We are an internet radio station that provides a space for members of the community to learn and practice new skills and a platform for artists to share music and develop themselves. We are looking into registering as a CIC at the moment
We give free, confidential and independent advice and assistance in welfare benefits and debt and can provide basic advice in other areas. Please visit our website for further details on our services at www.northbristoladvice.org.uk
We are a user-led voluntary organisation providing employment, training, education and support for all disadvantaged people. We have a charity shop, a classroom and a computer suite plus our drop-in space. We try to provide a wide range of adult education classes run by volunteers - small groups in a supportive friendly atmosphere, in subjects such as Computer Skills, councelling and advice. Our classes change a lot and are as and when available, call for our class list or check... More
We have set up and improved The Village Green with a children's playground where we hold community events such as Fun Days, fireworks displays, children's events etc. We hold some funds which are held should there be a need for community investment in the park in the future. We have been recognised by the Urban Parks Association as a model of good practise
Oasis is committed to working in an inclusive, integrated, empowering and comprehensive way so that all people experience wholeness and fullness of life.
Oasis Ends (‘ends’ is another way of saying the end/ultimate point)
1. Local communities that are characterised by trust, safety, cohesion, mutual support, vibrancy, health and opportunity, and have increasing capacity to address their own issues.
2. People who are excluded from community brought back into community and... More
We deliver a wide range of services which engage public, voluntary, and business
sectors in the establishment of our community hub. The hub is at the heart of the local
community which is recognised by others by our clear understanding and support of
local issues and awareness of community needs. We work with families in an integrated
and holistic way providing a range of activities that support children, parents/carers, and
the wider community through the... More
To establish an employment facility enabling those with convictions aged over 25, to gain suitable, progressive and stable employment within society. Almost without exception, most employment agencies and employers have a blanket policy of not engaging with ex-offenders - usually because they have a lack of understanding and sympathy towards those with convictions, so therefore they become socially excluded. There are a few organisations that will support those between 17-24 years, but very... More