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Calling all Bristol charities
Calling all Bristol Charities Do you want to raise your charity’s profile in a public way, on one of Bristol’s 45 bridges AND receive donations whilst doing so? Quartet Community Foundation is providing the opportunity for you to do just that, on Bristol Giving Day, 9...
Sponsorship opportunity – be a leading light on Bristol Giving Day
Quartet Community Foundation, as the creator of the Bristol Giving Day, is thrilled to offer you the opportunity to sponsor Bristol Giving Day 2019.
The sky’s the limit on Bristol Giving Day 2018!
Easy, inspirational activity ideas to benefit local people and guarantee fun!
Raj Soni – capturing the spirit of an amazing young man to empower others
“Raj had a happy, secure childhood with lots of opportunities so he knew the job and fulfilment that sport and music give young people. Because we both grew up in Bristol, we knew that too many children and young people here don’t have those same chances.”
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"Nadia gets so excited about Louise visiting, she always asks me ‘Is it Thursday yet?’" Find out why.
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Take part in the Bridges Challenge on Bristol Giving Day, 9 Oct. Support Jacari + 44 other great local causes on 1 day.
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One child who has an extremely turbulent home life...joined Unique Voice for a week. Read what happened. ow.ly/LO5x50vzoPu
Take part in the Bridges Challenge on Bristol Giving Day, 9 Oct. Support them and 44 other life-changing causes.
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Lifeskills training helps ensure happy ending
Lifeskills training helps ensure happy ending “Lifeskills gave my daughter the knowledge she required to deal with a gas leak that she discovered at our house when she got home from school. She knew that she should not turn on the light and she made sure her younger...
“Without Bluebell , it scares me writing this…”
"Without Bluebell, it scares me writing this..." "I can't put into words how grateful I am for Bluebell. From the moment I came through the doors a broken mess, where Jess comforted me and mentioned the buddy program. From meeting Rachel sitting on my sofa telling me...
From silence to smiling in two days
One child who has an extremely turbulent home life due to various factors joined us for a week.
Nadia and Louise
Nadia was born in the UK and she speaks Somali at home. She was referred to Jacari by her teacher to work on her times tables, reading and writing. Louise is in her final year of studying Accounting at UWE.
“…a place of possibility for everyone.”
When Jenny (not real name) first arrived in Easton in the autumn of last year, she had no English and we knew very little about her.
Shakil and Jaheda’s Story
Shakil had his stroke very early one morning in July 2010 at the age of only 48.
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High energy launch for Bristol Giving Day 2018
Bristol Giving Day was launched this week to great acclaim as Quartet Community Foundation brought businesses, charities and the public sector together to address Bristol’s needs.
Flower power launches 2018’s new city fundraising day
We’re delighted to announce that The Florist on Park Street are using their flower power to help people and are the first to sign up to do something fun and raise money for local good causes on Bristol Giving Day.
Offering sanctuary to traumatised individuals
Arriving in a new city, in a new country, and learning a new language are just three of the challenges Siddiq and Sabir faced when they arrived in Bristol. A grant we made to Bristol Hospitality Network for £14,500 through a New Beginnings grant helped them provide welcome centres for Siddiq, Sabir and their fellow asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol.
Helping older people in crisis
Thanks to a grant through us Age UK Bristol were able to offer this local older person some support to get through a crisis period.
Our Sponsors
Quartet Community Foundation brings together people who want to help the local community with projects that make a real difference. Our main focus at Quartet Community Foundation is to change people’s lives for the better across the West of England. We are part of a national network of 46 quality accredited Community Foundations that match those who want to give money locally with those organisations and charities working to improve local communities.
Bristol Giving Day will join together businesses and local community causes to spread generosity across the city. One day in the year to inspire extra charitable giving and right proper fun to make a big difference to lots of local causes. Organised by Quartet Community Foundation with the support of the Bristol business community, Bristol Giving Day will be vibrant and inspiring as we join together to love our city.