Bristol Giving Day 2020
COVID 19 has changed our lives. Everyone and every organisation has been forced to adapt, but the costs are not equally shared. However, many incredible charities in Bristol have worked to reduce suffering across Bristol’s communities.
At Bristol Giving Day, we had to adapt too, meaning that we were not run a day of fun activities. We celebrated the achievements of our City’s amazing talent and get-up-and-go, with an online event on 14.10.2020
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Dry wit and humour triumph over loneliness
When R first joined the group his mood was low and he found it uncomfortable to interact with others. Initially the other group members found him difficult and were concerned about him coming to the sessions regularly.
Overcoming a fear of being on the water
At Kingsweston School we have been working closely with All-Aboard Watersports for 4 years. They have given our pupils – all of whom have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (many have additional needs as well) – the opportunity to experience something that would have seemed completely inaccessible to them, and challenge themselves in doing so.
How can you not believe you “deserve to be okay and safe”?
Once he started to reduce his alcohol intake, he found it hard to believe that he deserved to be okay and safe.
Mukhtar’s Story
The local authority refused to believe he was just 17 years old, leaving Mukhtar without a safe place to live or the support of social services.
In the Somali language there is no word for autism
The word autism is not well understood in many communities and often leads to confusion and misinterpretation.
From struggling to survive to saving the planet…Ross’s remarkable story
After a failed attempt to take his own life in October 2016, a few months after being released from hospital, Ross came to Talking Money.
Imagine feeling so overwhelmed that opening your mail was impossible
SBAS put in an appeal based on mental health issues and challenged, in a late appeal, the fact that she was in the WRAG group. With help from a mental health services assessment and care plan this was overturned on review and she was placed retrospectively in the Support Group. Sanction was no longer valid and income was restored to former level.
The magic of music
While Paul found talking to people very hard, he found communicating through music much easier…
Curbing anti-social behaviour with creativity
Families who have previously had substantial social support are now relying on the community and school for counselling and academic support. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday there has been a place for young people to come for a fun, engaging activity that boosts their self-esteem and empowers them to be responsible citizens within their community.
“You can sit in the cafe and people will talk to you and you don’t feel on your own.”
Over 4000 people come through the door of The Park Centre every month – each with a different interest or need for support.
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Together last week we awarded a record weekly amount of grants - over £430k. We're thankful to our caring supporters for helping these never-more-needed charities & the local people they support during Covid-19 and beyond. #NeverMoreNeeded lnkd.in/dm3Fd7Z
We're very pleased to share the news that we've appointed a new CEO & Suzanne Rolt will join us in April 2021. Suzanne's leadership skills will help us as we continue our work to support local charitable organisations through the Covid response & recovery. tinyurl.com/yxznpqmz
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What’s happening on Bristol Giving Day 2019?
Get active, show your businesses’ passion and make an impact locally on Bristol Giving Day, 9 October 2019.
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.
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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.
The sky’s the limit on Bristol Giving Day 2018!
Easy, inspirational activity ideas to benefit local people and guarantee fun!
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.
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.”
2020 Bristol Giving Day – Who is involved
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 joins together businesses and local community causes to spread generosity across the city. One day in the year we strive to inspire extra charitable giving and right proper fun to make a big difference to local causes. Organised by Quartet Community Foundation with the support of the Bristol business community, Bristol Giving Day calls proud Bristolians to join together to love our city.