Homes. Hubs. Hope. We Build Foundations for Bristol’s Future

We design innovative housing, empower local charities, and foster community-led change—because thriving neighbourhoods start with spaces where people and ideas connect.

How We Help

Our Vision

Working to address poverty in Bristol

Our Mission

We empower communities through dignified housing, collaborative hubs, and the infrastructure charities need to thrive.

The Problem: Bristol’s communities face fragmented support—charities lack resources, residents lack stable housing, and neighbourhoods lack spaces to connect.

The Solution: We create homes that anchor communities, hubs that spark collaboration, and infrastructure that helps charities thrive—building a fairer Bristol together.

Our values

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Excellence

We set high standards & strive to improve the quality of everything we do.

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Aspirational in approach

Embrace innovation, anticipate change & respond with creative solutions.

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One team

Working together across different service areas towards shared goals.

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Passion for our work

We show pride, enthusiasm & dedication & committed to making a difference.

Housing

Community-centred living

We provide spacious, comfortable homes through our almshouse schemes, fostering community connections with on-site support in a safe and friendly setting.

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Community Hubs

Community based services

We deliver a range of local projects and activities focussed on bringing people together, enriching lives and reducing isolation and loneliness.

About our hubs

Support for the VCSE sector

Workspace and resources

We provide affordable, accessible workspaces, meeting rooms and strategic investment to help Bristol’s voluntary organisations thrive and increase their impact.

How we help organisations

Featured partners

Grants awarded in 2023/24

of funds distributed in 2023/24

Latest News

🌟 Inside the Vassall Centre: Introducing our Tenants

Sight Support West of England, based at the Vassall Centre since 2018, supports over 1,800 blind and partially sighted people across Bristol and the West of England. They offer advice, digital skills, social opportunities, and one-to-one support to help individuals maintain independence and reduce isolation. The charity plans to expand local peer groups and befriending services.

A place to live, and a place to belong: the story of Stockwood’s almshousing

https://youtu.be/yvdSkumVMfk Tucked away in Stockwood, Haberfield House is part of a much longer...

The Great Get Together: Celebrating Community Connection Across Bristol Charities

This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of the Great Get Together, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief in unity and kindness. From 19–21 June 2026, Bristol Charities’ community hubs will host activities promoting wellbeing, creativity, and connection. Events like Tai Chi, poetry sessions, and local fairs celebrate community spirit, emphasizing inclusion, compassion, and shared experience across Bristol.

Loneliness Awareness Week: Sometimes We All Need a Place to Belong

One of our volunteers was telling me recently that although he lives surrounded by extended family...

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Help Your Community

We rely on people like you to help raise funds and awareness to provide help and support to the people in your community that need it most.

“I cannot thank you enough for helping me get a proper bed. I have been on a camp bed for 5 weeks. I have a spinal problem… that has got worse. Today I got an orthopedic three quarter bed, with a nice metal frame. It is so comfortable. Thank you so much. I medically needed a bed and I am looking forward to sleeping in comfort. With gratitude.”

Ms R. R – Grant recipient

“Dear Sir, Madam and all who do the magnificent work at Bristol Charities,
You recently donated £120 to my mother, who has a damaged spine and neck; making sleeping very painful. I got a memory foam from Bristol Bed Maker with other funds to make up the shortfall. It is wonderful! Thank you so much it really makes a difference!”

Mr G. B

“Thanking you very much for the carpet you supplied to me. After many months of homelessness, I am now settled in my new flat. Your generosity and kindness has helped me greatly and the contractors did a great job. Once again, Thank you.”

Mr R. M

“Thank you to Bristol Charities and supplier for the Russel Hobbs oven which is brill! I had my first roast dinner this week. Well done and I hope I can give back one day.”