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 have set up and improved The Village Green with a children's playground where we hold community events such as Fun Days, fireworks displays, children's events etc. We hold some funds which are held should there be a need for community investment in the park in the future. We have been recognised by the Urban Parks Association as a model of good practise
Oasis is committed to working in an inclusive, integrated, empowering and comprehensive way so that all people experience wholeness and fullness of life.
Oasis Ends (‘ends’ is another way of saying the end/ultimate point)
1. Local communities that are characterised by trust, safety, cohesion, mutual support, vibrancy, health and opportunity, and have increasing capacity to address their own issues.
2. People who are excluded from community brought back into community and... More
We deliver a wide range of services which engage public, voluntary, and business
sectors in the establishment of our community hub. The hub is at the heart of the local
community which is recognised by others by our clear understanding and support of
local issues and awareness of community needs. We work with families in an integrated
and holistic way providing a range of activities that support children, parents/carers, and
the wider community through the... More
To establish an employment facility enabling those with convictions aged over 25, to gain suitable, progressive and stable employment within society. Almost without exception, most employment agencies and employers have a blanket policy of not engaging with ex-offenders - usually because they have a lack of understanding and sympathy towards those with convictions, so therefore they become socially excluded. There are a few organisations that will support those between 17-24 years, but very... More
Off the Record aim to improve the emotional, physical and mental well-being, and self esteem of young people aged up to 25 who live, study or work in Bath and North East Somerset. We are an informal, friendly service offering information, support, advice and counselling for young people.
We provide free counselling and emotional support to young people aged 11-25. Our main base is in central Bristol, close to all major bus routes. We also offer outreach counselling at Barton-Hill, Withywood, Lockleaze, Southmeade, Fishponds and Knowle West and all City of Bristol College Campuses. We run a specialist service for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) young people. We offer volunteering opportunities for Young People who are passionate or interested in Mental... More
Conservation education through the management of Old Sneer Park Nature Reserve.
We organize working parties, lecture programme, guided walks and visits for children & other groups.
One25 is a Bristol women’s charity which reaches out to some of the city’s most marginalised women.
We support them to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community. Wherever they are in their journeys, we give love and practical support, without judgement or expectation.
Our vision is of a world where all women are safe, feel loved and thrive.
GP Federation for Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire