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.
acta is a community theatre organisation which has been working in and around Bristol since 1985. We provide a wide range of arts opportunities to increase self-confidence and self-worth, bringing people together to share their stories and celebrate their communities. acta’s USP is the ability to reach and engage the hardest to reach and most excluded groups within society, developing positive connections between people of different generations and cultures, who live in areas of least... More
Adblock Bristol are a volunteer group who are concerned about the impacts of corporate advertising on our health, wellbeing, environment, climate, communities and the local economy. We lobby for policy change at a local levels, showcase alternatives, organise locally to stop new advertising sites and produce resources to raise awareness about the impacts of commercial advertising.
Adblock Bristol is campaigning for a city free from corporate outdoor advertising – including the removal of big billboards.
ALL ON BOAD BRISTOL CIC, was set up to be a vehicle for social change which aims to install, build and raise awareness of the social benefits of preventing social deprivation and poverty/health related social issues, which are synonymous with Bristol’s social urban and rural culture in oppose to attempting to alleviate or cure issues rooted in societal deprivation, poverty and health related social issues, which are synonymous with Bristol’s social urban and rural culture. In doing so we aim... More
Heritage charity, cemetery, community space, venue hire, museum.
We work with many partners to protect our natural environment and support an abundance of wildlife in towns, cities and countryside.
A smallholding which offers opportunities for the community and food production
The objectives of Black2Nature are:
to work towards the increase in engagement of Black Asian Minority Ethnic people with nature and the environment;
the education of Black Asian Minority Ethnic people to understand the benefits of nature, including benefits to physical and mental health and wellbeing and how that can relate back to their rural heritage abroad; and
the education of those in the nature conservation, nature media, environmental and education or similar... More
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
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
Community-led wildlife group with the aim to inspire and empower the community to become green space custodians by:
• Improving habitats,
• Monitoring wildlife, and
• Spreading the word by raising aware of our wildlife at a neighbourhood level!
The Association operates to support charitable aims in the Chaplin Community Garden in Easton. It is currently applying for registration as a charity, with the following objects:
(1) To advance community development and social cohesion for all residents local to Chaplin Community Garden in the Easton district of Bristol by enhancing the Garden’s relevance and presence through a process of ongoing enhancement.
(2) The promotion of mental health and wellbeing for local community... More
The Trust has two roles: It manages, conserves and preserves the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a Grade 1 listed Bridge and Monument. The Trust is also responsible for the Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre that interprets the history of the bridge, how it works and the many stories and events surrounding it. The Visitor Centre has two full time members of staff and 56 volunteers who help run the building, the education programmes and events that the Centre offers. The Centre offers free... More
Dame Emily Park Project DEPP are a community group made up of local residents. Our aims are to
improve Dame Emily Park, for the benefit of all its users, in providing a safe and pleasant environment with good facilities.
Delivers workshops and courses in nature connectedness, partnering with organisations in health and education, and with local communities
FLAG is a not for profit enterprise which promotes projects for the improvement of the Fishponds area. It runs the Beechwood club <bs16 3tr> and hires out it's rooms for the benefit of the local people/groups for regular or occasional events. We welcome children's parties but other types of parties are often refused.
We are happy to join with other groups of local people to help/assist with any local project.
We have a large involvement with the... More
Outdoor learning, arts and play expertise, delivering projects, research and consultancy. Currently developing a social franchise and practitioner support for outdoor children's services, Forest Schools and participatory arts.
Fundraising for local park
A group that works to support and enhance St George Park, Bristol as a community resource and wildlife haven. We work with other community groups and the City Council.
Full circle provides a youth service for young people in St Pauls and the surrounding area. The clubs include a girls club on a Tuesday 4.30-6pm; open access youth club Wednesdays 6-9pm (13-19 yrs); Women's Group Thursdays 11-2pm, an open access activity/games night (7-12) parents welcome! We are also actively working with other organisations to put on community events including family fun days and are involved in community development through St Pauls Unlimited and the Ashley, Easton... More
We are a community garden provided supportive volunteering an an accessible place as well as a toddler group and childrens' activities
We organise a community event called the Goram Fair - we will train local residents to become marshalls and stewards
Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership (HWCP) was established in 1998 to lead the regeneration and renewal of the local area. It is a limited company, with charitable status and is run by a strong board.
HWCP manages the @symes Community Building, CATT community transport service, produces a quarterly newsletter, the Wham! and delivers the Dundry View Neighbourhood Partnership.
Imayla - Urban, Rural Creative Connections. We run a range of multi-cultural arts and activity events, courses, residentials and camps inspired by the outdoor environment. Imayla works alongside partner organisations and individuals to respond to the needs of Bristol's inner city communities and develop links between the city and the rural environment. A longer term ambition is to develop an Out of the City facility (approx 1.5 hrs from Bristol) for community use as a Centre for inter... More
We promote horticultural activities in Bristol and surround areas. We also install gardens in public spaces, and schools as well as running an education programme in primary and secondary schools.
The Kings Weston Action Group was formed in 2011 in response to the slow decline of the historic landscape of Kings Weston House over the previous decades. The estate has links with the creation of Avonmouth docks, Brunel's ships, the Royal Society and many significant people. Including the Architect Sir John Vanbrugh who designed the house.
We realised the importance of the estate had been largely forgotten and unless somebody stepped forward and addressed that problem then the... More
Knowle West Health Association aims to preserve and protect health and well-being and educate the public about healthy living, within the Knowle West area.
We run a variety of activities including advocacy service, support groups, keep-fit classes, over 50's club, healthy eating classes and 'Stay and Play' sessions. A registered creche supports these activities. We also co-ordinate the 'Tackling Domestic Abuse in Knowle West' project and a men's health... More
Campaign for a socially just green transition across the UK. We campaign on issues relating to transport, care, workers rights, housing, and many others.
Love Windmill Hill is a community group. It's members live and/or work in the Windmill area. In essence the aim of the group is to engage in activities to improve and enrich the area for the benefit of all who live, work or play in the Windmill Hill area. Love Windmill Hill will initiate and co-ordinate specific campaigns to encourage an initiative which there is an overall consensus will be positive for the area and likewise will also campaign to challenge initiatives which could... More
LIMP is a voluntary community group made up of local residents; it aims to re-energise, care for and improve the green space that is known as Luckwell park. A small group of Trustees meet fortnightly and are working hard to drive through the first stage of improvements to the play area and boundaries of the space. There is a 3-year plan in development. Anyone can join the group, it is free and can contribute their skills and support in any capacity. We desseminate news of the project... More
The Lyde Green Community Association aims to:
- To listen to and represent the views and best interests of those living in Lyde Green
- To develop a community spirit and sense of pride across Lyde Green
- To help improve the local area and support its activities for those that live here
- To work together with all local partners for the benefit of Lyde Green residents.
We are negotiating with BCC to become the group to run a new build centre in Manor Farm, and engaging with our community at same time to keep them informed, running events where and when we can with the resources we have as a small entirely voluntary group
Established in 2000 to act as guardians for the area of Narroways Millenium Green. St Werburghs, on behalf of the local community and for the benefit of wildlife.<br>Narroways Millenium Green is a quiet, wild space in the inner city that provides a breathing space for local people and a amazing array of wildlife
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.
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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RGSL is the home of Bristol West Indian Cricket Club. We provide sports facilities and function rooms to the local community. Our main area of business include being a base for Bristol West Indian Cricket Club who run several community cricket teams for both youth and adults. We also host several community football teams for regular after school practice and games. We are open to all communities but have a specific interest in sports promotion, development and leisure activities for... More
School's Out, Henleaze is a non-profit making organisation which provides after school and holiday childcare for up to 48 children. Our aim is to provide quality childcare in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for as low a cost as possible. We are registered with, and regulated by, OFSTED. During the school holidays the play scheme runs from 8.30am - 5.30pm. Children from all schools are welcome to attend, providing they have first been registered with the scheme. To find... More
We develop technology and social projects to further wildlife conservation and environmental protections.
The Southville Centre is a company limited by guarantee and managed by the Southville Community Development Association which is a membership organisation. It exists to provide facilities, resources and expertise locally to improve the quality of life for the local community in the Southville / Bedminster / Ashton areas (postal code area BS3) in South Bristol. <br><br> The Southville Centre is a major community asset managed by SCDA. Services directly provided... More