Invitation to Tender – Community Webs

We are delighted to announce that we are now seeking applications to deliver the BAB & Better Care Bristol Community Webs project.
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BAB Blueprint for Community Development Launch

Join us on Thursday 29th September at Bristol City Hall for the launch of our Blueprint for Community Development for Older People.
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Community Navigator Tenders are open!

We are delighted to announce that we are now inviting tenders for the delivery of the BAB Community Navigator project across 3 regions in Bristol.
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BAB Voices presents Growing Bolder

‘Just a bit of kick-start funding is what you need to get a group going; it’s really hard to do it without that.’ - Barbara Bloomfield, Growing Bolder
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Learn more about Growing Bolder and get inspired.

Bristol
a brilliant place to grow old

Bristol Ageing Better (BAB) is a partnership working to reduce social isolation and loneliness among older people and help them live fulfilling lives.

The BAB programme aims to reduce isolation and loneliness in older people in Bristol across 4 main themes:

Creating the Conditions to reduce and prevent loneliness
Identifying and Informing older people at risk of loneliness
Working with Communities to increase services & activities available
Supporting Individuals to live fulfilling lives

Events and Activities

Stay active by joining activities, groups and organisations in your area.

Join The Partnership

Become a BAB partner, be informed as an organisation or an individual.

Become a Volunteer

Find exciting volunteering opportunities for 50+ and get involved.

News & Events

News Events

29 Sep 2016 BAB Blueprint for Community Development Launch View More

22 Sep 2016 Age Friendly City Project Update View More

21 Sep 2016 BAB Update: Celebrating Age Festival View More

16 Sep 2016 Invitation to Tender – Community Webs View More

1 Sep 2016 Community Navigator tenders are open! View More

15 Aug 2016 Our Vorb is live! View More

BAB Voices

Growing Bolder - BAB Voices View More

BLOG: Test. Learn. Repeat. View More

BLOG: Partnerships and Commissioning...... View More

BAB Voices Presents Growing Bolder

What Others Say
It's a really exciting project, so we are really grateful to have that long-term [Learning for Life Together] funding. I think for us what is really important is to have the opportunity to have an established block of funding so we can really spend the time. - Jaz Pinckney, Wyldwood Arts View More
What Others Say
Thank you BAB for the privilege being a member of the first Community Kick-start Fund Panel and to see at first hand the volume and range of excellent activities BAB is supporting. It was a valuable learning curve for me - always much appreciated at my advanced age. - Brian Morgan, BAB Steering Group View More
What Others Say
At last a few moments to THANK YOU for making such a loving film… and to comment again on the beautiful outcome presented to us at the end of the ‘BAB – One Year On’ event. What a delicious surprise ~ the Over 50s Alcohol Champions Group is certainly proving a nurturing body ~ beyond our wildest dreams… - Debbie, BDP's Over 50s Champion View More
What Others Say
'[Joining the partnership] has been really helpful, a real support for a tiny organisation starting up. I feel really lucky to be part of it.' - Sara, The Elder Tree View More
What Others Say
BAB staffers are always so respectful of older volunteers and it is clear they really do put BAB's principles into everything they do. - Brian Morgan, BAB Steering Group View More
What Others Say
'I think this animation is terrific. Incredibly funny and touching, using the voices of ordinary people to create lovable warm and intriguing characters. Ace Work!' - Keith Winestein, View More
What Others Say
‘If you are at a BAB meeting, you are pretty much there with everybody else who is doing stuff in this field in Bristol.’ - Sara, The Elder Tree View More
What Others Say
'[After watching the animation I would like to] Make sure any spare time is spent doing interesting & fun things such as LinkAge courses. If I get lonely or worried I know there are people I can call for help. Thank you BAB for all that you are doing for us older people.' - Aardman Premiere Attendee, View More

Invitation to Tender – Community Webs

Find out more about Community Webs

BAB Blueprint for Community Development Launch

Click here to book your place.

Community Navigator Tenders are open!

Click here to visit our Open Applications page.

BAB Voices presents Growing Bolder

Learn more about Growing Bolder and get inspired.