Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
Dial-a-Ride is a door to door service for people who might not be able to walk far.
You must register as a Member before using the service.
It is a flexible minibus service which operates on a first come first serve booking system and ask members to book at least 24 hours in advance.
Group Hire is available to Groups/ Organisations
The service operates Monday - Friday between 8am to 6pm.
There are regular trips arranged to a variety of places i.e. Garden... More
Khaas - meaning 'special' is an extremely special organisation, which was established in 1988. This organisation caters essentially for South Asian special needs children with a variety of disabilities and their immediate and extended families. It not only offers one to one emotional support and non-judgemental advice to its users, but also provides practical information and assistance in their own language. The families are encouraged and objectively helped to regain their lost... More
We provide services for disabled children, young people and their families:
Short Breaks, Independent Support, Saturday Club & Holiday Play Scheme, Youth groups
The Kings Weston Action Group was formed in 2011 in response to the slow decline of the historic landscape of Kings Weston House over the previous decades. The estate has links with the creation of Avonmouth docks, Brunel's ships, the Royal Society and many significant people. Including the Architect Sir John Vanbrugh who designed the house.
We realised the importance of the estate had been largely forgotten and unless somebody stepped forward and addressed that problem then the... More
Kingsmeadow Community Flat is the 'hub' of the community. Its aim is to enhance the quality of life for residents and children, enabling all to access local services, support, information, activities and learning opportunities in an informal non threatening environment.
By identifying local needs and working towards finding local solutions i.e.
working with service providers, encouraging participation and community cohesion thus developing and supporting local projects... More
A community centre - serving the community.
We provide a breakfast and after school club at Knowle Park Primary School, providing care to pupils of the school aged 4 - 11 years
Knowle West Health Association aims to preserve and protect health and well-being and educate the public about healthy living, within the Knowle West area.
We run a variety of activities including advocacy service, support groups, keep-fit classes, over 50's club, healthy eating classes and 'Stay and Play' sessions. A registered creche supports these activities. We also co-ordinate the 'Tackling Domestic Abuse in Knowle West' project and a men's health... More
Develops capacity and skills in the community of Knowle West through the use of media. Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC) provides opportunities for skills development and a route into further training and employment by providing workshops and setting up projects for local people in photography, the web, video and multimedia