Supporting Voluntary and Community Action
This is the VCSE Directory, a comprehensive listing of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in the Bristol area. If you don't see your own organisation listed, you can add your organisation to our directory.
Channel the power of cricket as a tool for change, social cohesion and making a difference to the lives of people in deprived areas. Cricket can also provide the catalyst to engage disadvantaged young people and allowed them to gain crucial life skills such as respect, teamwork and self-confidence.
Established in 2003 our vision is to help everyone realise their potential through experience in the natrual environment, We are responsible for the Grade II listed Victorian school, residential Lodge set in 8 acres of grassland and 130 acres of woodland of which 80 acres is designated a 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'.<br>
Our work includes the delivery of a comprehensive schools programme including an innovative 'Early Intervention & Development... More
We are a community garden provided supportive volunteering an an accessible place as well as a toddler group and childrens' activities
We organise a community event called the Goram Fair - we will train local residents to become marshalls and stewards
We provide an Air Ambulance service for the people of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Our Critical Care teams respond by helicopter or car, bringing our specialist skills and equipment to the people who need us most.
Credit Union serving Inner City to facilitate savings and loans facilities for all members of the community
Bristol Credit Union offers co-operative financial services for the mutual benefit of the people of Bristol.
Anyone living or working anywhere in the city can join and have access to easy savings accounts, affordable loans, and insurance too.
Members can have wages or benefits paid into their credit union account, and won’t be stung with high charges.
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Provide Group Analytic Therapy to those in need as well as training people to become Group Analytic Therapists
Developing community arts projects with people who identify themselves as isolated and unable to access mainstream arts opportunities
Multi-arts workshops for schools and the public. Typically our workshops are half an hour and music, movement and story based. They are highly inclusive and everyone is encouraged to take part. Feedback from head teachers can be found on our website.
Runs singing festivals for LGBTQ+ choirs and choral groups.
HANDS AROUND THE WORLD (HATW) helps needy vulnerable children around the world, mostly in Africa. 2000 children benefit every day from our work. Many are orphans and/or coping with disabilities. We strive for happy, healthy children who are safe, cared for, listened to, well fed, clothed, housed and in school. We support projects that have been set up by local people in their communities and, as part of this suport, send appropriate, enthusiastic and well-prepared volunteers on short-term... More
Happy City Initiative is about happiness becoming the aim of life across Bristol. It helps us shift from bad news, fear and consumption to celebrating and spreading success and creating caring, connected communities. It brings people, ideas and resources together through events, campaigning and online so happiness flourishes in every corner of the city. Working with people where they live, we help people to direct their attention towards the detail of successful solutions to build on... More
HappyMaps is a single hub of children's mental health information aimed at parents, carers and professionals working with young people.
Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership (HWCP) was established in 1998 to lead the regeneration and renewal of the local area. It is a limited company, with charitable status and is run by a strong board.
HWCP manages the @symes Community Building, CATT community transport service, produces a quarterly newsletter, the Wham! and delivers the Dundry View Neighbourhood Partnership.
Hartcliffe & Withywood Ventures (HWV) is a development trust based in the Hartcliffe and Withywood area of South Bristol. The organisation owns, manages and is based at the Gatehouse Centre. Principal activities are training and development courses for employed and unemployed people from 16 - 70 years old +. HWV runs a nursery and a cafe and manages workspace on two sites. Courses and Training available includes: Preparation for Work courses, Community Drop In Mon -Fri 10-12, Work Club... More
Hartwood Enterprises aims to develop an affordable, specifically trained and sustainable workforce that are able to tender for the management and development of local green spaces and school grounds in an environmentally sensitive manner. We also provide gardening for vulnerable people and work based training for NVQ horticulture.
Have Stick Will Travel is a charity set up by Bristol born Daniel Gallimore, who himself lost his sight some years ago after an assault on a Bristol Street. The aim of the Charity is to support the thousands of blind and partially sighted people in Bristol and surrounding areas with opportunities to purchase potentially 'life changing' technology, and or appliances to further improve their lives (such as computer talking software, talking micro waves and other blind friendly... More
We encourage our members, adults with Learning needs or physical impairment, to focus on their abilities and to undertake work that is stimulating and interesting. Through our activities and occasional outings, we try to ensure that that our members have the same opportunities as everyone else, therefore enjoying social interaction, experiences, challenges and the outdoors. We never set limits on any person’s individual potential.
People really enjoy the skills learned, the... More