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.
Deki is a organisation that connects people through online person-to-person micro-loans. Empowering specific people in the developing world to lift themselves out of poverty. The Deki website (www.deki.org.uk) displays photographs and profiles of borrowers in the developing world who would like a micro-loan to help them set up or expand a business. Deki works with field partners who are grass roots organisations already working micro finance. We provide... More
DET Entertainment holds various events within the communities of Bristol.
We're committed to providing an expansive platform for local business and initiatives to connect with the community and bring opportunities that build bridges for better community cohesion.
Developing Health and Independence is a local charity that was set up in 1999 to help people out of the cycle of homelessness, social isolation and drug or alcohol abuse.
One of our strengths is being able to respond to our clients’ needs by offering a tailored programme from a range of practical and emotional support services.
DHI deals not only with the health and emotional well being of our clients, but also with practical issues such as housing, social isolation, and lack... More
Dhek Bhal is a charity and offer help and support in many different ways, including running culturally sensitive services and activities, giving advice to individuals and organisations, and advocating on behalf of those who find it difficult to access the services they are entitled to and need.Our work benefits many of the most vulnerable people in our communities who are isolated and disadvantaged because of their culture, religion and language. Providing daycare, sitting service and... More
Support groups , workshops ,health inequalities, education, recreational activities etc , food bank
DigiLocal is an award winning charity giving under-represented young people the opportunity to discover and develop their digital talents.
The aims of the service are: <br>
* to give Disabled people and carers advice on any issue that will help them to make choices <br>
* To assist Disabled people to use existing services. <br>
* To advise on the benefits which Disabled people and carers might be entitled to. <br>
* To support Disabled people to complete Disability Living Allowance forms and Attendance Allowance forms, PIP, ESA50 (Limited Capability... More
Provides social activities for people with autism
Tackling anti social behavior, drug and alcohol abuse whist offering a safe haven to promote health and well being among the young people that we serve.
Tackling violence and the increase in gang culture among young people.
Improving community safety and strengthening links between partner groups including police, local authority and sport organisations.
We are members of the Police & Community Clubs of Great Britain and the Somerset & Bristol Amateur Boxing... More
* Information on products and equipment to remove barriers to inclusion for disabled adults, children, and the elderly <br>
* Showroom with products to look at and try by appointment <br>
* Mobility Service for driving and passenger assessment and advice on car adaptions <br>
* Training suite for hire, suitable for manual handling or similar
To support all Asian women in any possible way. Organise indoor events for women and children, help housewives and women to start up their own businesses.
We provide book keeping, pay roll, independent examination, and year end accounts.
We- provide our services from specific projects aimed at vulnerable/disabled individuals from teh communities within which we work.
Our current projects are-
My Way 2 Employment-helping young disabled people secure skills and knowledge to be confident to apply for paid work
AT4U-24:7- stress free door to door accessibel transport around Bristol and to anywhere in the UK-incorporating Eastolian Transport
AOL4U-internet cafe
I Am Me social activites- summer day... More
Children and Family Services
church, community centre
Easton Community Centre as a resource for people who live and/or work in Easton and the surrounding neighbourhoods so that people from all sections of the local population can come together for social, learning, recreational purposes, raise local issues and promote the interests of the area.
We provide high quality education services all year round for children aged between 6 months and 5 years. We are a charitable organization & do not profit from the fees that parents pay.<br><br>We aim to provide an inclusive service for all children and pride ourselves on a good relationship with parents. <br> <br> The Centre also offers a counselling service, financial advice and a weekly stay & play session which is free of... More
Youth theatre based in Easton for 6-11 year olds.
Working with local residents to make positive changes in the area. We do this
by bringing residents together with the agencies that make decisions in the
area (e.g. Council, police) to enable residents to influence those decisions.
Also make sure that local people know about decisions that affect them and
how they can get involved, raise issues and bring about change.
The EcoMedia Collective is a Bristol-based community interest company made up of social enterprise and social media professionals who use social media innovation to promote change and broaden positive social outcomes. We help communities, clients and events use SOCIAL BROADCASTING - audio, podcasts,live web broadcasting and mobile friendly media - to reach and engage with more people online and on mobile devices. Our team delivers practical advice, hands-on help and simple, effective, all-in... More