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

We provide homes for older people, run community hubs in Bristol's forgotten postcodes, give grants to households in poverty, and back the charities working alongside us.

How We Help

Our Vision

Working together to address poverty in Bristol.

A flourishing city where no one is left behind.

Our Mission

Transforming lives, neighbourhoods and the city through community hubs, mission-led housing, and the support that helps charities thrive.

We’re building a Bristol Charities model for community transformation, delivered through place-based community hubs. The goal is sustainable change away from the life-limiting effects of deprivation and towards communities genuinely flourishing.

We can’t do it alone. We need radical thinkers, philanthropists and businesses to co-invest with us.

Our values

Excellence

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

Aspirational in approach

Embrace innovation, anticipate change & respond with creative solutions.

One team

Working together across different service areas towards shared goals.

Passion for our work

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

Accommodation

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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Accommodation

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.

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Accommodation

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

Our Partners

The BW Communications logo features the letters BW in dark gray and light gray, with a small drop hanging from the bottom left of the "B". Below the letters, the text "COMMUNICATIONS, INC." appears
The Brandon logo features the name "Brandon" in multicolored, striped letters, with "Live free" in pink below and "the learning disability charity" in black text at the bottom.
A circular logo for Creative Opportunities features the words “CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES” surrounded by line drawings of people in chef hats, a beet, strawberries, a tree, flowers, a garden tool, a pond.
The logo for Victim Support
The word "props" is displayed in blue, gray, orange, and pink letters on a white background.
The Wecil logo features the letters W, E, C, I, L in white on colored circles (blue, green, yellow, orange, red) against a gray background, with the tagline "supporting independent living" beneath.
A white stylized chevron on an orange background, representing the Life Church Bristol logo.
The blue logo for Ategi features the word "ategi" in lowercase letters, with a yellow circular graphic above and to the right.
The MS Research logo features teal text reading “MS” above “RESEARCH” in black, with “treatment & education” written below in smaller teal text.
The logo for the Chinese Community Wellbeing Society features a yellow circle containing the Chinese characters for “Community” and “Wellbeing,” encircled by “Chinese Society” and “Wellbeing” text in
The logo for Epiphany in Care features a multicolored hand graphic with the letters "EIPHANY" integrated into the palm, set against a dark teal background.
The West of England Sight Support logo features the words "Sight" and "Support" in dark blue, with a dark blue circle containing the words "West of England" on a white oval background.
The Care Forum logo features ten colorful hands arranged in a circle on a white background, with the text "the care forum" below.
The logo for the Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) features a dark purple circle with the letters CfD in white, positioned to the left of the text “Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Sight Support logo features the text "Sight" in white, with "SUPPORT" below it, all against a dark blue background. A white circle containing the text "West of England" encloses the phrase.
The logo for the Carers Support Centre in Bristol & South Gloucestershire features the text "If you care, we care." in white script on a purple and blue background.
The logo for the Driving and Mobility Centre, West of England, features the text "Driving and Mobility Centre" in a dark green font on a dark teal background, with the "West of England" text in a
The logo for Cerebral Palsy Plus features stylized figures in orange, pink, and light pink, connected by curved lines, against a dark teal background. The organization’s name, “cerebral palsy plus,”
The letters "BCTC" are spelled out on a green surface using colorful balls.
The Deaf Studies Trust logo consists of two overlapping black circles, one white and one beige, with a black arrow curving between them from the white circle towards the beige circle.
The Wesport logo features the organization's name in dark gray text alongside a multicolored graphic element and the tagline "INSPIRING ACTIVE LIVES".
The Swan - South West Advocacy Network logo features the word "SWAN" in blue letters, with overlapping green and blue speech bubbles and a stylized green figure icon.

Grants awarded in 2023/24

of funds distributed in 2023/24

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“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.”

Ms R. R - Grant recipient