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.
The MV Balmoral Trust was established to maintain the MV Balmoral and its community learning activity. The ship is a heritage passenger vessel which was used originally by working class communities for their holidays around the UK coast. The ship is moored in Bristol as an active learning venue with maintenance carried out by an active team of volunteers. It’s operation as a learning venue is achieved by working with community partners that share the aim of changing the demographic of the... More
We are a C.I.C set up to provide festival and event organisers a truly ethical way of staffing their events by recruiting charity supporters from every walk of life to volunteer at festivals and events in support of any charity they like! Our volunteers give their time, nominate their favorite charity, and we make a donation- its that simple!
Provides information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents and people concerned with their welfare, through its free confidential helpline.
Engage offers accessible affordable psychological and holistic therapy and therapeutic support . We have a creative approach which enables us to work outside the therapy room and to reach out to those who might not traditionally access therapeutic support.
Established in 2000 to act as guardians for the area of Narroways Millenium Green. St Werburghs, on behalf of the local community and for the benefit of wildlife.<br>Narroways Millenium Green is a quiet, wild space in the inner city that provides a breathing space for local people and a amazing array of wildlife
We are a self help group specifically for sufferers of Ankylosing Spondylitis. We provide counselling and advice for fellow sufferers and their partners/families, we also organise occasional fundraising and social events.
Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy classes are now proved by the Bristol North branch at Southmead hospital, please contact Sam Freke on 0117 9397982 (after 4pm) for more details.
Tyntesfield is a developing, exciting National Trust property that opened to the public in 2002. We offer placement, volunteering & project opportunities please refer to the Do It website for further details- www.do-it.org.uk. We work with youth groups, schools, colleges, and adult community groups that support adults of all abilities & backgrounds. Our aim is to make heritage and the skills that come along with working on an estate like... More
Netmums is a web based resource for child carers, providing details of what's on, childcare, toddler groups, nearly new, community groups, food and nutrition, cinemas, indoor & outdoor play, clubs and classes and a lively notice board, where parents can swap advice, information and tips. A group also meet up regularly on Saturdays, a useful way to meet parents, especially if you work outside the home
We provide affordable counselling to anyone who needs it. We counsel adults as well as young people aged 11 upwards. We also provide professional counselling training at different levels.
Neurokinex provides specialist rehabilitation and wellness programmes for people living with paralysis in a community setting.
Small support provider, providing outreach and domiciliary care for adults with learning disabilites, autism and mental health need.
Monday afternoons - Avon Stroke Foundation use the skittle alley.
Monday evening - Skittles/table tennis.
Tuesday afternoon- Ballroom dancing
Tuesday evening - House skittles
Wednesday - Skittles/ballroom dancing.
Thursday - Skittles/line dancing.
Friday - Skittles.
Last Friday in month - Family night with disco.
Saturday - once a month -Live Entertainment.
Friday/Saturday evenings - Hall and alley let for private functions (weddings etc... More
We are a Heritage Lottery supported project based at the University of Manchester who work with volunteers to collect oral histories about health for a Digital Archive.
No More Taboo is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Bristol which sells reusable sanitary products in the UK and invests 100% of the profits into charitable projects that help tackle the taboos surrounding menstruation and sanitation. Our core values are: reducing the environmental impact of disposable sanitary products; breaking the silence around menstruation and sanitation; empowering women, both in the UK and in the developing world, by improving their menstrual hygiene... More
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