Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
Community micro-festivals that celebrate health and well-bring, cultural diversity and the arts.
produces a quarterly community magazine, online community website + social media pages. Has run Journalism workshops for residents. Updates community noticeboards.
We represent, develop and empower the VCSE sector in North Somerset. We provide development support, training and partnership brokerage. We run the North Somerset Volunteer Centre, quality marked by the Volunteering England VCQA system. We advocate for the VCSE sector strategically and ensure collaboration and partnership is effective. We deliver a number of projects and forum events such as the Voluntary Sector Forum.
Voluntary Arts works to promote and increase active participation in cultural activities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Over half the UK adult population is involved in the voluntary arts and crafts (cultural activity that people undertake for self-improvement, social networking and leisure, but not primarily for payment). Those activities are wide-ranging and include music, dance, crafts, drama, literature, visual arts, festivals and much more.
We work with policy... More
Science centre. Charitable organisation.
WECIL works to enable disabled people to live life without barriers. We are a non-profit organisation run by and for disabled people, delivering information, skills, support and services to give disabled people the same level of choice and control as the wider community. Since 1995 we have worked to challenge restrictions and change possibilities for disabled people in the South West.
We offer affordable counselling to adults and donation based/ free counselling to Young people 11-18
Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is a beautiful community building in Lawrence Hill. It is home to a host of services designed to improve your health and wellbeing, including a G.P. surgery, dentist, complementary therapies, arts project, learning kitchen and garden, and is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together with a clear vision.
WECIL (The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) is a charity run by and for disabled people, which supports over 4,000 people in Bristol & the surrounding areas every year.
WECIL provides a wide range of services which support disabled people in different areas of their lives, including:
• Benefits advice and information
• Advocacy for care-assessments
• Support to receive direct payments
• A Payroll service for employers of Personal Assistants (PA... More
Wesport is a County Sport Partnership which covers Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES.
Campaign for better transport in the West of England area. We believe that everyone should have access to get around, and that our transport system needs to change to get to zero carbon.
Provides and maintains a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Ward of Westbury-on-Trym and the neighbourhood thereof including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants.
We provide accessible community arts facilities for teenagers Oldland Common and surrounding areas.
The Navy Training Corps is a National Youth Organisation promoting adventurous activities for junior Cadets 8-12 years of age.We operate an equal opportunities policy with regard to sex,religion,race,and disability(within the bounds of safety.
Our instructors are Trained by the NTC and hold nationally recognised qualifications for the adventurous and waterbourne activities undertaken.We operate to the highest safety standards.
We give the youth of the United Kingdom opportunities... More
Wider World helps children develop mindset and character strengths through stimulating enrichment experiences, in particular through our 7-month enrichment programme
Promote bat conservation and awareness across Wiltshire and beyond! We're an informal group made up of dedicated individuals carrying out scientific studies and running bat conservation projects across the County.
Windmill Hill City Farm is an independent voluntary community project seeking to meet the needs of local people through a wide range of social, environmental, educational and economic activities within a framework of sustainble development.
The Farm delivers over 50 services to the local community every week. Our services include: 80 place daycare nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years, High dependency elderly daycare groups, Mental Health suport services and programmes for... More
The Adventure Playground is the only open access playground in South Bristol. It actively supports the right of children and young people to access freely chosen play opportunities and to be consulted in matters relating to them. The playground offers a child-centred, challenging, stimulating and safe environment in which children and young people can meet and play. Playground users can help to design, build and transform their own play space using a wide variety of materials and plenty of... More
We are a self-funded membership-based organisation run by volunteers. We hold events such as keep fit, dinner club, line dancing, senior citizens group, Pilates, martial arts, play groups. We have a lounge bar and function room which we hire out for private functions (weddings, birthdays and drama groups). We hold various social events such as quiz nights once a month. ballroom dances, skittles, live acts. Other community groups use the facilities here such as Parents Teachers Association... More
The charity's objects ("Objects") are specifically restricted to the following:
4.1 To promote and undertake the conservation, restoration and management for the public benefit of Winterbourne Court Farm Barn and surrounding land at Church Lane, Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire by such exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
4.2 The advancement of the public’s knowledge and understanding of the history and architecture of... More
Telephone Helpline - Tel: 0845 458 2914 or 0117 9166461. The Helpline provides confidential support for women in distress with specific support and information for women experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
Opening hours:Monday to Friday 10 am - 12 noon
Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm - 3pm
Monday & Tuesday 8pm - 10pm
Befriending: Volunteers provide regular support for women who are isolated and suffering... More
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 220 organisations providing more than 300 lifesaving services to women and children across England.
Welcome to the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education in England and Scotland.Founded in 1903, the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities. With the support of nearly 3,000 volunteers, 2,000 tutors and over 10,000 members, we deliver friendly, accessible and enjoyable courses for adults from all walks of life.
Founded in 1903, the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is a charity and the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. We believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. We have a special mission to reach those who want to improve their lives and communities.
The Working Group for Older People is a small group of local people working voluntarily within the area of Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym and linked to our local Neighbourhood Partnership - NP3.
Our main aims are (within our resources) to: Research, review, monitor and report on facilities for older people over 60 in the 3 wards. Consult with older people in this area to find out what their needs and priorities are. Manage and co-ordinate small projects that will... More
Aims to improve the physical, emotional, social & financial well-being of local residents
World Jungle is a non-profit making company all about using music, dance, play, arts and the environment to make a positive difference to people's lives. Our focus is upon developing cultural awareness and understanding issues of diversity and identity by offering a range of workshops and activities.
Consultancy and support services to VCS individuals, groups and organisations in the following areas;
Strategic Planning and Development
Leadership Development inc. Coaching & External Supervision
Systems Development
Project Planning and Management
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Workshop and meeting facilitation
Bristol YMCA has recently merged with Bath YMCA. Bath YMCA is the official charity, but the work in Bristol will still be known as Bristol YMCA.
Our organisation is committed to providing outstanding services to the communities we work with. We have sites and activities in Bath, North East Somerset, Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire. Our work varies from excellent value accommodation in Bath city centre to childcare facilities across the various counties.
YMCA training is a National organisation committed to changing lives through learning. Working in close partnership with employers, YMCA Training Centre in Bristol offers a wide variety of work and centre based learning and development options for learners aged 16 +. We offer National Vocational Qualifications in business administration and horticulture. We also provide Support in finding a job or placement and access assistance in gaining a qualification.
Young and Free offers a social befriending service to young people between the ages of 18-30 year olds and aims to enable young physically and / or sensory disabled youngsters to build a social network if non-disabled friends. We also encourage active participation in the running of the charity both by members and volunteers. Twice monthly we organise group social events. These include bowling, cinema, theatre, shows, concerts, meals out and day trips. Groups are made up of members and... More
Young Bristol is a youth-driven charity that works to offer a choice of opportunities and experiences for all young people. By working in partnership with a range of community-based youth clubs, and directly with young people through our programme of activities, we respond creatively to their needs and realise their capabilities.