VCSE Directory

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.

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Support projects in South Bristol - parenting classes, community cafe, food bank, and more

Activity types: Campaigning, Support & Development
Areas of Bristol served: not specified

The law centre provides a free, specialist legal advice and advocacy service for unwaged and low paid people as well as people experiencing unlawful discrimination. We can provide representation at court and tribunals. We offer a consultancy service for other advice agencies/organisations. We give legal advice to community groups. Our advice is free and confidential and we prioritise issues of discrimination. We welcome referrals from other agencies. We have a number of specialist... More

Activity types: Advice services
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Bristol Link with Beira (BLB) facilitates the civic link between the cities of Bristol and Beira.
Our vision is to promote city to city networks and to identify links between ideas and opportunities that bring about sustainable exchange between Bristol and Beira.
Our core values are partnerships, sustainability, equality, participation, empowerment and accountability.
Our current project strategy is based on facilitating partnerships between organisations in Bristol and... More

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Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Open access drop-in centre particularly for homeless and anyone in need. It provides basic services to sustain people's daily living and opportunities of support, development in classes, groups adn leasure. It is a Christian-based project but open to all and seeks not to discriminate.<br>Drop-in Monday, 1.15-3.30pm; Tuesday to Wednesday 10.-3.30pm; Thursday 10-2.30pm; Sunday 3-4.45pm.<br>Men and Women aged 16+<br>Free meals (Tues/Wed/Thurs 12.30... More

Activity types: Advice services, Education/Training/Learning, Faith/Religion, Housing/Homelessness
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,
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Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

BMFF provides a joint voice for the faith communities in Bristol, enabling them to speak to the council, employers and other organisations in the city about matters of common interest; it also provides a way for the city ot communicate with and consult with the faith communities. We have regular open forum meetings and arrange special interest events as required.

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Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Further the economic, educational, recreational, cultural and social needs of our community and support their integration into mainstream society as well as support interested stakeholders.
Currently our work is broadly spread across 5 areas:
Advice, advocacy, information and support; Community Development; Young People; Cultural awareness and Media Events and features

Activity types: Advice services, Arts, Music and Culture, Community development, Counselling, Education/Training/Learning, Faith/Religion, Health, Play, Sport, Young peoples' services
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

We are a membership organisation led entirely by older people. We build on the strengths of our membership, using the skills, knowledge and experience of older people to create new ways of working. We work closely with other organisations to meet the needs and concerns of older people across Bristol.
Our aim is for every older person in the city to be an equal, valued and participating member of the community, able to influence policy and decision-making, challenge ageism and promote... More

Activity types: Campaigning, Community development, Education/Training/Learning, Health, Support & Development,
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

We actually promote groups to enter a Stage 1 Festival of One Act Plays as part of The All England Theatre Festival which takes place the second week in February annually. The winner then goes forward to the next stage. The winning youth entry goes on to the Five Counties Youth Festival

Activity types: Arts, Music and Culture, Education/Training/Learning
Areas of Bristol served: not specified

BOA facilitates the link between Bristol and Oporto on a wide range of fronts, both for Bristolians interested in Porto and Portugal and for the Portuguese community that is resident here. A regular programme of Events is arranged. By way of example, past events have included films, fado and Portuguese guitar, performing arts, jazz concerts, quiz evenings, barbecues, Portuguese poetry, choirs, dinners, wine tastings and anything with a Portuguese flavour. These are published on our website... More

Activity types: Arts, Music and Culture, Education/Training/Learning
Areas of Bristol served: not specified

We are a friendly group of parents who care for children and young people with disabilities and special needs in Bristol. Our goal is to work in partnership with authorities in Bristol to shape the services provided for our children and ourselves. With the help of all parents these initiatives are more likely to be successful in bringing about positive changes for parent carers and their children living in Bristol.

Activity types: Advice services, Support & Development
Areas of Bristol served: not specified

Bristol Pound CIC is a non for profit partnership with Bristol Credit Union. We run a local currency scheme that supports the local economy and independent businesses.

Activity types: Arts, Music and Culture, Community development, Environment/Sustainability, Trading,
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,
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Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

We organise a wide variety of walks, both in the city and countryside and cater for walkers of all abilities. Each four-month programme has over 70 walks, from 5 to 20 miles. We walk in the country areas within easy reach of Bristol, including the Mendips, Cotswolds, Malverns, Quantocks, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. These walks are led by knowledgable people. We have day walks on Sundays, Saturdays and Wednesdays year round, with evening walks on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer.... More

Activity types: Environment/Sustainability, Public & Green Spaces, Sport, Health,
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Gives a voice to disadvantaged groups, especially in shaping their communities and the services they use

Activity types: Arts, Music and Culture, Campaigning, Community buildings, Community development, Criminal Justice, Employment, Education/Training/Learning, Food, Housing/Homelessness, Support & Development, Trading,
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,
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Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Run a programme of events to raise awareness, bring communities together and celebrate the contribution of refugees to city.

Activity types: Arts, Music and Culture,
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,
Activity types: Asylum seeker and refugee services
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide caring and confidential emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to self harm or suicide, irrespective of the person's age gender, sexuality, ethnic background or religious beliefs. Our trained volunteers believe being listened to on total confidence and accepted without prejudice or being judged can alleviate these feelings. We also believe everyone has the right... More

Activity types: Advice services, Care Services, Counselling, Health
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

To preserve our (horti)cultural heritage and the biodiversity of our crops and flowers.
To spread knowledge of the issues around seeds, loss of heritage varieties and the control of our food supply by mega corporations.
To encourage and help people skill up so they can save seeds properly so they breed true.
To make gardening as cheap and rewarding as possible,
To make gardening, and especially food growing, accessible to all.
To build a co operative, inclusive... More

Activity types: Education/Training/Learning, Environment/Sustainability, Food, Public & Green Spaces
Areas of Bristol served: All areas of Bristol,

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