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.
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.