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.
We teach arts and crafts courses including woodwork,woodturning, stained glass, silversmithing and jewellery making, pottery, mosaics, drawing and painting, watercolours, pewterwork and enamelling. We run courses from our workshops but will also come out to groups. Classes are available days, evening and weekends and are open to all ages 7-70+! Some courses are women or girl only or specifically for students with learning difficulties
We offer a drop-in to any adult who may have or did suffer with any form of mental health we do our best to offer therapies, activities, and days out, all subject to funding. There are members who are willing to help anyone who whishes to discuss to discuss their their interest. We offer a chance for a change to get out of the house. This is a confidential group, we are friendly we support each other and are all volunteers.
* To advance, organize and encourage, cultural, social and recreational activities amongst the Pakistani community.<br> <br> * To seek the active involvement of local Pakistani people so that the organization can become genuinely community-based and community run. <br> <br> * To promote and carry out research and investigations into the Pakistani people's needs and publish the results. <br><br> * To... More
We run a museum about the history, heritage, culture and current circumstances of Palestine and the Palestinian people. The Museum is free and open to the public two days a week.
We believe that creativity shapes the world around us! Our mission is to empower young people to develop the personal and professional skills needed to start a career in the creative sector, whether that’s landing their dream job or becoming self-employed.
Since 2014, we’ve been providing industry knowledge, mentoring and creative enterprise training for young people; from workshops, courses, internships and work experience programmes. Our method is to focus on the individual, working... More
The Park Bench is a charitable voluntary organisation which aims to provide access to a lending library service for people in Bristol who have difficulty registering with the Public Library, usually because they are homeless or insecurely housed. We run a weekly library session at the Wild Goose Cafe and another at Logos House (Salvation Army) and replenish a number of other bookshelves.
We are an informal family support centre that aims to contribute to the social, emotional and educational well-being of all children aged 0-5 years, by providing a range of services tailored to meet their needs and by supporting their parents and carers. Parkway Project provides parent and toddler drop in sessions, and an OFSTED registered Playgroup.
PATT Foundation currently works to campaign for better environmental practices, take action against climate change, implement small to medium tree planting projects as well as set up tree nurseries, provide environmental education. The charity also supports veterans welfare via nature based therapy courses and engagement on nature based tasks to support post traumatic growth.
Penny Brohn UK (formerly Penny Brohn Cancer Care/Bristol Cancer Help Centre)is a charity that was founded 34 years ago. It supports men and women affected by cancer, as well as their families and supporters using the 'Penny Brohn Whole Person Approach'.
The Penny Brohn Whole Person Approach uses a range of complementary therapies and self-help techniques designed to help people deal with the emotional, physical and spiritual impact of a cancer diagnosis. Working alongside... More
We give help and support to homeless, put them in contact with the right group to help them find accomodation, help them to settle into accomodation and sort out furnishing by applying to charities, which can offer help. We have support workers on hand for help and advise on benefit entitlement, housing benefit and any grant the client may be entitled to. Support is also given on personal issues that may be causing trouble and stress.
PRSC cic is a social enterprise seeking to pull together the skills of the local community to build upon the unique culture and valuable heritage of Stokes Croft, to create a better place to live in, to work in and to visit. In particular (without limitation):
• PRSC cic seek to realise a Cultural Quarter where creativity in all its forms can flourish and to facilitate the conditions for a sustainable local economy, with creativity at its core, to grow in Stokes Croft.
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Phoenix Social Enterprise are a social enterprise with a clear business purpose – to help individuals, communities and economies progress and grow. Phoenix Social Enterprise offer overseas volunteering, Capacity Building, Conference facilities and affordable hotdesking, and employment support. We also offer B1 English courses, Life in the UK courses and Employability Skills Training.
We support residents to open their streets for play on a regular basis using the council's 'Temporary Play Street Order' and are growing a grassroots movement for street play across Bristol
The Plus Importance Project improves understanding and inclusivity of people in the + of LGBT+, defined as sexualities, gender identities and sex characteristics including, but not limited to, asexual, genderfluid, genderqueer, intersex, non-binary, pansexual and queer.
We provide training and support to organisations, educate the public and conduct research on identities in the +.
Support parents with children with additional needs we meet up every friday I help fill forms, apply for schools,appeals, I do this on my own voluntary from Barton Hill, the parents that come to the group 99% are from the somalian community that are very isolated and have no support from local authority or family, I help on a daily basis if needed which I usually am even if its just for advice.
Positive Cycle Trust is a small local community organisation established in January 2012, with the intention of providing Support, advice and information to families who are in hardship or distress.
Our main objectives are:
• Practical support, solutions and interventions through access to
training, employment, advice, counselling, housing, health, and education opportunities.
• Work with young parents and families, providing crèche facilities, to
aid access to... More
Our services are for people who want to withdraw safely off Benzodiazepines (Benzos), Z drugs and other similar prescribed drugs through a wrap-around service of one to one therapy, group therapy and a telephone support service. Therapy 300 is a face to face service, you will receive a full assessment, individual taper and care plan, ongoing support from specialist practitioners, one-to-one support and group therapy. We have an advocacy service, liaising on your behalf with your GP and other... More
Fairbridge is a leading national charity supporting young people aged 13-25 who are disaffected or vulnerable. We specialise in running a long term personal development programme that combines personal support with practical learning experiences. We tackle ingrained behaviours and attitudes and enable young people to develop their personal and social skills. We offer young people a fresh start, some who will believe in them and a chance to prove themselves.<br>All young people... More
The Prince's Trust Team Programme is a dynamic full time personal development programme for 16-25 year olds that is delivered by the City of Bristol College. <br>The programmes's aim is to enable young people to realize their potential and recognize what they can achieve as a team and individually.<br><br>The programme focuses on wider key skills such as teamwork, leadership, confidence, tolerance and communication. Throughout the 12 weeks... More
Project MAMA provides individually-focused, holistic support to women from migrant backgrounds throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood in the wider Bristol area. We aim to address the structural and health inequalities many migrant women can face during and after pregnancy. Our work is built on the fundamental belief that all mothers-to-be need compassion, support, care, and space leading up to the birth of their children. They have the right to be supported through their pregnancy... More
We are an inclusive organisation which provides a range of services, opportunities and support for those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
We will:
Promote inclusive community activity
Maximise the independence of our members
Create sustainable social enterprises
Be passionate advocates for those with learning difficulties
Develop effective and longstanding partnerships with local businesses
Quartet Community Foundation is the community foundation serving the West of England (former Avon area). Charitable funds are managed on behalf of local people, companies, charitable trusts and statutory organisations and distributed as grants to support the work of small, local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups. When allocating grants, priority is generally given to small, community-based organisations that reach people who are disadvantaged or isolated; that enables... More
We are a children's charity that works with families with children under the age of 19 who have a life threatening condition or are palliative.
Rainmaker will hold events that bring awareness of the Native American culture to Bristol and the surrounding areas. This will mainly be done using the arts.
We are the only UK gallery that specialises in contemporary Native American arts. We bring over Native American artists throughout the year to give lectures and talks, hold events and gallery exhibitions.
Please see the website for further details of upcoming events and exhibitions.
We exist to provide social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Our tea parties are monthly social groups open to people aged 75 and over. They are a chance for a change of scenery and regular afternoons of conversation and laughter with friends of all ages.
Call companions is our telephone befriending service ensuring older people remain connected to the outside world. Call companions is available to anyone aged 75... More
Re:work is a registered charity situated in an area of multiple deprivation classified as the worst 10% in the country. Since 1999, when it was established by a small group of local people, the charity has supported young offenders or young people aged 12-18 who are excluded from school. It also works with young adults aged 18-25 in long term unemployment.
Re:work provides support, training and work experience in gardening maintenance, carpentry and retail. Our aim is to raise... More
Growing the capacity of the local food system || Giving access to fresh healthy local food
Developing community life || Encouraging new enterprise
~What we support~
Buying Groups – we introduce self-selected groups to local producers, from whom they can order their food. Groups agree a delivery time with producers and come together to collect their food. A convenient and sociable way to buy food, that ensures ease of access for all and good financial control.
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REalliance CIC is a partnership of four networks: Community Recycling Network UK, Furniture Reuse Network, Community Composting Network & London Community Resource Network.
REalliance CIC’s principal activities are to: Provide development support, guidance and information for Third Sector Waste Management Organisations; Represent community sustainable resource management groups.
The support provided will enable organisations to sustain and develop the waste management... More
Reconstruct provides training, consultancy and children's services to the social care sector in the UK.
We train and develop people so they become better workers.
We provide independent services for children and young people, which make a difference to their lives.
We supply consultants and project managers to organisations so they can provide better services. We also write web-based child care and child protection procedures, easily accessed by staff.
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Working mainly in the voluntary and public sector, Red Kite aims to: Support the Individual, Strengthen the Group, Develop the Organisation, and provide community support.
Run a community cafe, grow veg/plants for sale, horticultural therapy, offer a meeting room for community education and groups, act a resource for health and well being and green space for the liocal community
Community arts and music festival
Runs a community cafe/ drop-in centre, Foodbank, gives free meals to the homesless, runs Recovery courses and provides support to the marginalized and people suffering from addictions, mental health issues, social exclusion issues, depression, unemployment etc., also runs community events and provides a Christian fellowship group open to all
- Advice, advocacy & information for asylum seekers and new refugees. Training and awareness raising for other organizations, groups and communities - volunteering projects, development work with refugee groups. Information & signposting.