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.
Provides free, impartial advice and information on a range of issues including: Benefits, Debt, Housing, Employment, Consumer and Family.
City Funds is a place-based investment fund for Bristol that invests in organisations that are targeting the causes and effects of inequality in the city. Primarily, this means we invest in four priority areas: Economic Inclusion, Community Initiatives, Environmental Transformation and No Child Goes Hungry (reducing food poverty). We can invest from £50,000 up to £1 million, depending on the type of the project and the experience of the leadership team. We use mixed funding to help design... More
Clearer Minds will source and build micro homes for the homeless. Also provide a space where they can grow/ build things to sell. A shop with a café will be provided for this.
Developing a project to restore and open a heated open air community swimming pool. Cleveland pools is the oldest surviving public pool in the UK dating from 1815. It is listed grade II* and part of the Bath World Heritage Site. The project is applying for a stage II HLF grant and will include historic interpretation as a core part of the project.
Brings people together around books, secondhand donated books and provides a space for people to get together in the evenings.
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
Clinks supports, represents and campaigns for the Voluntary and Community Sector working with offenders. Clinks aims to ensure the Sector and all those with whom they work, are informed and engaged in order to transform the lives of offenders. More information on our local work can be found here: http://www.clinks.org/support/local-support
Co-operative and Community Finance provides loans to co-ops and other social economy enterprises throughout the former Avon area. These include registered or incorporated workers, marketing and community co-ops and community businesses.<br><br>It provides user-friendly support and Advice to clients and is therefore especially suitable for new and existing social economy enterprises. Loans of £5,000 to £50,000 are available and in some circumstances it is able to... More
We are a theatre company that makes work about social issues working with communities to create them. At the moment we are working on a site-specific production about domestic violence staged in a residential house. We have been working extensively with the charity Survive and with women who have experienced domestic violence to record their stories which we are making a verbatim text out of. We aim to make work for people who do not normally go to the theatre and have strong marketing... More
Community Care Connect is a localised approach to building care and support networks that enables communities themselves to play a vital role in meeting the care and support needs of the people that live there.
We support third sector organisations, social enterprises and carer-led start-ups to upscale their impact by developing viable new Carer Introduction Services that match people seeking care or support at home with self-employed and directly employed Care or Support Workers and... More
We are a social enterprise working across the community public and private sector, promoting new ways of meeting, engaging, collaborating, participating, co-designing and co-creating. We use the income generated through our work with larger organisations to subsidise our work with the grassroots.
We are Community Organisers, Participatory Group Process Designers/ Facilitators, Graphic Artists, Campaigners, Researchers and Trainers using cutting edge social technologies such as "... More
Curo Choice delivers Community Connectwhich is a service which supports people over 50 by identifying ways to improve their lives and signposting them to other agencies when appropriate. Our support may include creating groups in the community, and enabling them to re-connect to their neighbourhood and become less isolated.
We provide educational classes, advice services, employment support, social opportunities and signposting, advocacy and counselling services,
We run and manage Filwood Community Centre. It is base to Filwood Sports and Social Club, The Knowle West Health Association and Kepping kids Company (from 1/1/13)
Mentoring for CEO's, Board development around strategic planning and governance
Community of Purpose C.I.C (10421390) is committed to transforming the lives and futures of young people and making Bristol even better. To make this a reality, we run three main projects throughout the year:
The Compass Project is a community of people in recovery from addiction working together to move forward by providing volunteer work opportunities to all our members. We support ourselves by collecting, recycling, renovating and reselling donated furniture and goods through our two social enterprises. We believe everyone and everything deserves a second chance!
Contact! is a charity which provides support, advice, and information for families with disabled children.
We do not provide "hands on" practical support but do provide information, signposting and a listening ear from a local parents who has local knowledge.
Academy school - Co-operative model
We provide supported training & employment for disabled people, using the creativity of cooking, gardening and beyond.
We are a charitable organisation renting offices to other charities, hiring activity and meeting rooms and developing work with young people, inspiring them to fulfil their potential through arts
cinema, music, arts venue
The Charity has a trading arm, the Curzon Community Cinema, from which any profits go back to the charity to support these aims:
(a) To promote, maintain, improve and advance education of the public in Clevedon and the surrounding area generally and encouragement of the Arts.
(b) To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation and leisure time occupation of the residents of the areas aforesaid without distinction of sex of political, religious or... 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.
Supports adults with sight and hearing loss
A leading firm of solicitors specialising in public law and human rights, whose casework focuses on representing marginalised groups and individuals to challenge decisions made by public authorities. Legal Aid is available. Other forms of funding for cases can be explored if needs be.
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
We sell books that promote practical solutions to environmental problems. Please ring for a free catalogue
Consultancy for community led housing
Delivers workshops and courses in nature connectedness, partnering with organisations in health and education, and with local communities
EACH is the multi award-winning charity which works to affirm the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and reduce discrimination experienced because of sexual orientation or gender identity. Our current services include:
Providing training and consultancy to help national or regional agencies better understand legislation and the law regarding sexual orientation and gender identity matters and effect change at both a strategic and policy level
Inspiring... More
Elim Housing is a not for profit social business which promotes the wellbeing and independence of individuals and contributes to local communities by providing a wide range of housing and support services to different people. We manage general needs housing in addition to intermediate tenures and shared ownership properties in seven different local authority areas. Our support services team works across the South West of England as well as the Midlands and supports a diverse range of people... More
Our aim is for local people to achieve their full potential in employment. We provide information, advice and guidance on employment and training opportunities through the work programme. As an accredited organisation through the Jobcentre Plus, we operate under their code of principles and have enjoyed considerable success in gaining employment for our clients
Envision is building a fairer society: a society where people collaborate and help each other to overcome disadvantage.
We have a two pronged approach to delivering this vision:
firstly we are levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people by enabling them to develop the confidence, competencies and networks they need to succeed in life and work
secondly because we use community challenges to do this, we are also empowering a generation of change-makers with... More
I teach Tai Chi Chuan as a means toward good health. Tai Chi Chuan is also a martial art. The style of Tai Chi taught is the Tian Shan (Heaven and Earth) style short form. The word Tai Chi is translated as \"supreme ultimate\". This supreme ultimate can be related to the spinal column. \"Chuan\" can be translated as fist. <br>Tai Chi is an Internal Art, which means, compared to other forms of physical exercise that rely on muscular force or strength and... More
Essential Trading have been servicing wholesale communities and supporting the local economy since 1971 when the Co-operative’s first Harvest store opened in Bath. Following a 1991 merger of two worker co-ops, Bristol-based Nova Wholefoods Co-operative Limited and Bath Wholefood Co-operative Limited, Essential have become one of the largest worker co-operatives in the UK and a true pioneer in the manufacturing and distribution of vegetarian, vegan, organic, sustainable and "free-from... More
The Ethical Property Company is a unique initiative in ethical investment. We buy properties and develop them as centres that bring charities, social enterprises, community and campaign groups together under one roof where they can share skills and ideas.
Groups in our centres benefit from affordable rents, flexible tenancy terms and office space and facilities designed to meet their needs. The centres are also managed to minimise energy use, waste, car travel and harmful materials.... More
The Brentry & Henbury Children’s Centre opened its first centre in May 2004. We provide a range of child care and support services to families living in our local community.
Our primary aim is to provide high quality, child centred care to children aged between 9 months to 5 years of age using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. The nursery is open from 8.00am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. We also offer a range of community groups alongside our child-care.
All... More
To support the local creative community. To promote arts and culture (primarily music). Support
niche, marginal and underrepresented groups within arts. To provide a community cafe / hub / event
space, addressing social and mental health concerns. Promote diversity, accessibility and
sustainability
TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN) AND THEIR PARENTS, CARERS AND SIBLINGS (THE ‘BENEFICIARIES’) IN THE BRISTOL AREA BY THE PROVISION OF, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY: (A) FREE ACTIVITY SESSIONS FOR THE BENEFICIARIES IN THE COMMUNITY. (B) SIGNPOSTING THE PARENTS, CARERS AND SIBLINGS TO ORGANISATIONS THAT CAN GIVE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
WE run community time banks across Gloucestershire and within the prisons across the south west