The Partnership

The Homeshare West service aims to prevent loneliness and reduce isolation. We support older or disabled people who need some help to live independently.

FareShare South West saves perfectly good surplus food destined for waste and redistributes it to charities and community groups in Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, transforming it into meals for vulnerable people.

Animal Assisted Activities and Animal Assisted Therapy for people, based in Bristol, UK. We match local volunteers and their trained, assessed and insured dogs with older people who may be lonely & socially isolated.

Brave Bold Drama is an award-winning theatre company committed to bringing live performance to all members of the community. Brave Bold Drama also hosts Creative Workspace, a community arts centre in Withywood that provides opportunities for the whol

Ageing without Children (AWOC) is an organisation dedicated to supporting and campaigning for people over 50 without children through choice, circumstance, infertility, bereavement, estrangement, distance or any other reason. We facilitate people to

The Bristol Bath & Weston Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening programme is a free NHS service designed to reduce AAA ruptures in men aged 65 and over, using a simple ultrasound test. The service is delivered at most GP surgeries and local hospitals.

The Original Spinners CIC create performance, run workshops and events based around dance and play for all ages and communities. We aim to enhance health and well being and reduce isolation and loneliness. Our work encourages creative and emotional

'Nilaari is a long established Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) led community based agency that delivers culturally appropriate and responsive counselling, social care support and advice and advocacy to adults of all ages and communities. Our

The Exercise club specialises in exercise for older adults. We run strength training classes and arobic classes, but also FICSIT , which is a sociable balance and conditioning class which teaches people how to walk better, lift better and stand bette

Operated by the Charity All-Aboard! we strive to make it possible for everyone in our community to join in a range of watersports and water related activities in the beautiful and historic Bristol City Docks. This includes people of all ages with phy

Our activity and wellbeing centre specialises in dementia and follows new innovative approaches to living well into old age, alongside detailed study of modern research proven to enhance quality of life. We offer a daily programme of meaningful acti

DeafBlind UK are a national charity with a project in the Bristol area, offering support to people with combined hearing and sight loss, including those whose hearing and vision has begun to deteriorate in later life

Barking Mad brings friendly dogs to stay with you whilst their owners are away. Support 24/7. Banish loneliness! Call now!

The West of England MS Therapy Centre is a charity offering a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies for people affected by neurological conditions as well as social opportunities. We help keep people fit, active and mobile for as long as p

The International Glaucoma Association is the charity for people with glaucoma. We help to prevent unnecessary sight loss by raising awareness, funding research and providing advice and support

Independent Age is an older people’s charity offering regular contact, a strong campaigning voice and free, impartial advice on the issues that matter to older people

Brisgtowe Project works to improve the quality of life for people living with or affected by HIV.

The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) work to create fair access and improve quality of life for all people with a hearing loss and provide emotional and practical support for all affected by hearing loss

We work to improve the lives of people with disabilities through riding and spending time with horses.

Opportunities to Connect with Nature by canoeing, rowing & sailing and by enjoying Wildlife Trusts, Community Gardens & City Farms.

Wellspring Healthy Living Centre is the Health and Wellbeing hub at the heart of Lawrence Hill. The building is owned by the local community and run by a resident-led local charity. Our tenants include a GP Surgery, Dental practice, community nurses

Our vision is of a socieaty where everyone can participate in their local community through volunteering and social action. We develop and deliver high impact volunteer-led solutions across the UK in response to some of the most difficult challenge

The work of Studio Meineck combines craft, co-design and interactive technologies to create well-considered electronic products. The studio’s design is influenced by emotionally durable design, cradle to cradle methodologies, calm technologies and su

We are Hengrove Park Leisure Centre for Parkwood Leisure. We have a large gym,dance studios,international and Teaching pool,Creche and a Sportshall. Sessions we offer for 50 plus are swims,Aquafit,free walk group,badminton,table tennis. We offer a

Twin Wave CIC ~ Providing new, energising, fun creative therapies to make you sound together. We work locally with wellbeing, community and education partners. Our creative therapies are a combination of activities for exercising the mind and body.

We have a large gym,dance studios,international and Teaching pool,Creche and a Sportshall. Sessions we offer for 50 plus are swims,Aquafit,free walk group,badminton,table tennis. We offer a discount on membership if 65 years plus. We are also a De

ExtraCare Charitable Trust are building Stoke Gifford Retirement Village. The Village will be completed late 2018 and will have 261 apartments. The Village will also have a gym, hair and beauty salon, library, café/bar, shop and village hall accessib

Providing a free, online library, of pre-vetted, self-help videos for the over 60s

We're a community of runners that combines getting fit with doing good by helping community organisations and older people.

Wyldwood Arts provides high quality, professional arts engagement activities with and for the community, specialising in intergenerational and partnership working.

Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for contemporary arts and learning. We offer an innovative, inclusive and engaging programme for all, working in collaboration with audiences and partners.

Southern Links Children's Centre provides a wide range of services and support to children under five and their families living in Stockwood, Hengrove and Whitchurch.

Home-Start Bristol trains parent/grandparent volunteers and supervises them as they befriend disadvantaged families and help struggling parents to give children the best start in life.

To achieve greatness in the provision of domiciliary care throughout the Bristol

The Soil Association is a membership charity delivering solutions towards securing fair, healthy and sustainable food and farming.

North Bristol Community Project (NBCP) provides a city wide service, promoting well-being, enabling disadvantaged families and isolated older people access education, training, volunteer and leisure activities.

Vorb creates video communities around points of view they care about. Choose a hashtag, put out a call to action. Vorb makes a live interactive orb of uploaded videos. We are working with Bristol Learning City and BAB around Learning for Wellbeing.

acta has been involving older people in community theatre and arts for 30 years, particularly through intergenerational and community projects. acta believes older people have a great deal to offer, and often work with older people to create new play

Our aim is to help us all create inclusive organisations and communities where everyone is welcomed, heard and learns to play their full part in the world

Ageing Without Children is an organisation for people over 50 ageing without children through infertility, circumstance, choice, bereavement, estrangement or distance. It runs local groups, research and campaigns.

The New Room, also known as John Wesley’s chapel, was built in 1739 and is the oldest Methodist chapel in the world. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 – 4pm.

Changes Bristol is a mental health charity that provides peer support groups for adults in the Bristol area suffering from mental health problems

World Jungle is all about bringing people together, creating healthier communities and sharing the best of our world through cultural workshops, events and community programmes.

Ashton Vale Club for Young People is a part time voluntary sector youth club offering open access youth work and a community space for all people on the estate

Pennywise offers free and confidential budgeting advice in your home or local area, and a range of fun workshops – making your money work better for you!

All Aboard! gives older people opportunities to enjoy healthy outdoor exercise and socialise by enjoying water sports on Bristol Docks.

We specialise in quality care for adults 18+, elderly and disabled clients in their own homes. We provide excellent support to help people maintain and retain their independence and dignity.

WECIL (The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living) is a charity run by and for disabled people, which supports over 4,000 people in Bristol & the surrounding areas every year.

Exists to promote the welfare of residents without discrimination of any type by engaging with local authorities, voluntary organisations and stakeholders to mutual benefit for the community

Based in the Trinity Centre, this much-loved historic landmark is a cultural hub for the city, where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together - connecting communities and developing people's skills through the arts.

Care Home Volunteers is a registered charity that has been set up to recruit and train volunteers for care homes, with the aim of improving the well-being, social interaction, health and enjoyment of life for older people who live there.

Bristol Grandparents Support Group aim to: Provide support. Provide information. Promote family well-being. Provide support to self help groups.

We are a Bristol based not for profit company with an international network and looking at the economic impact of the ageing population, including older people and enterprise, and older people and employment

Spike Island is a registered charity working to nurture artistic talent and bring artists and audiences together.

BRACE exists to defeat dementia. It funds world class clinical and laboratory research in Bristol and in universities across the South West and in South Wales.

Our aim is to help us all create inclusive organisations and communities where everyone is welcomed, heard and learns to play their full part in the world

Founded in 1972, Aardman is an award winning animation studio produces a unique brand of independent film alongside work for broadcast and advertising spots.

ACFA is the umbrella group representing the interests of advice centres and like-minded organisations from within the former county of Avon and its surrounding areas.

Action for Blind People provides practical and emotional advice and support across England to people who are blind or partially sighted and their friends and family.

Action on Hearing Loss is the Royal national charity helping people confronting deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss to live the life they choose.

Age UK Bristol works to improve the lives of older people in Bristol through a range of different services.

Air Ballon Surgery is dynamic and innovative, offering up-to-date, individual and team-based health care promoting patients best interests within a family-friendly environment.

Alive is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people in care by enabling their participation in meaningful activity.

Alzheimer's Society believes passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. They are here for anyone affected by dementia, and do everything they can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Ambition Lawrence Weston is a community driven Regeneration Project for the Lawrence Weston community in North Bristol.

The social enterprise At Home With IT was initiated and is run by Elena Hensinger, who is a Computer Scientist and technology communicator. The idea for technology training was born during her PhD, when Elena was introduced to the topics of digital d

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) is a significant provider of high quality mental health services across a core catchment area covering Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire,

Barton Hill Settlement provides services, facilities, and community development to Barton Hill and surrounding areas of East Bristol.

Bath University aims to achieve global impact through our alumni, research and strategic partnerships.

Local BBC includes radio and television studios broadcasting news relevant to the South West of England.

The Bristol Area Stroke Foundation is an independent charity operating in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are specialists in understanding the effects of stroke and are passionate about wanting to help people to make good progress after stroke

Bristol Older People's Forum give a voice to all over 55s, facilitate their representation into citywide decision making processes and promote the equality and inclusion of all people over 55 in Bristol.

The Bristol and Avon Chinese Women's Group exists to support the health and social care needs of Chinese women and their families in Bristol and the surrounding area.

Bristol Black Carers supports carers and those whom they care for to access mainstream care and health related public services. We provide regular support group meetings, organise trips and activities to give carers a break and can offer support, ad

Bristol Carers Voice (BCV) reviews changes to local adult services, monitors plans and receives information regarding all aspects of social care and health, bringing forward carers views and perspectives.

Bristol Charities' mission is to enhance the quality of older people living in our communities. We make a difference to the lives of older people by supporting them to live independently.

Bristol Citizens Advice Bureau works to make society fairer by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

Founded in 1897, Bristol City Football Club is now the largest footballing institution in the South-West of England.

NHS Bristol Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is the organisation responsible for commissioning hospital and community health services to ensure that the health needs of Bristols population of over 432,500 people are met.

Bristol Community Health is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and not-for-profit social enterprise providing NHS community health services to the people of Bristol. We provide over 35 different services, ranging from community nursing teams and end

Bristol Community Transport (BCT) is Bristol's largest community transport operator and a part of leading transport social enterprise HCT Group. From our depot in Parson Street, Bedminster we help our community to get out and about - operating a flee

Bristol Coaching and Consultancy comprises a small group of professionals who work together to offer a wide range of integrated services. We believe that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those

The principal activity of Bristol Drugs Project is to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm; our mission statement reflects our emphasis on changing behaviour: Alcohol and drug problems damage individuals, families and communities. Bristol Drugs Proje

Bristol Multi Faith Forum (BMFF) was established in 2004 following consultation with the citys faith communities and community sector. The format for BMFF is one that has been developed through the feedback of the faith communities whilst also consid

The Bristol Speech and Language Therapy Research Unit conducts research and development that aims to improve the care and management of people with speech, language and communication disorders by developing knowledge related to the prevention, manage

Originally launched in 1992 as part of the PFAs nationwide Football in the Community initiative to encourage children to play football and support their local club; the Community Trust has evolved, achieving charitable status in 2001, six years later

Bristol Shopmobility is a Charity based in the City Centre whose aim is to assist people with mobility impairments, temporary or permanent, to get around the locality. We are a not for profit organisation and all our money goes towards providing serv

Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK and was ranked within the top 40 universities in the world in the QS World University rankings 2015.

The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies. We help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for,

We are a renowned provider of high quality housing, care and support for older people in the South West. For over 70 years, we have been at the forefront of developing ways for people to stay as independent as possible, creating great communities to

Bedminster in Bristol is a friendly local area, great for shopping, entertainment and exciting possibilities. Find excellent attractions, activities and entertainment in Bedminster BS3, the best for everyone!

BT is one of the world's leading communications services companies, serving the needs of customers in the UK and in more than 170 countries worldwide. Our main activities are the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and

Burges Salmon is a law firm offering all the major practice area disciplines and work with clients of every size and type, from global organisations, government and non-profit businesses, to smaller entrepreneurs and private individuals.

We provide long term and respite care for the elderly and vulnerable, including those with dementia and learning disabilities. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality care and at the heart of this philosophy is an individually tai

Care Learning is now Aquila Partnership (South West) CIC from 12th June 2014. Please visit aquilapartnership.org.uk for more information.

Carers Support Centre provides support, information and advice to carers of any age living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

We are an independent national charity that shares our knowledge and experience to help people change the way they think and act on energy.

Citizens Online is a national charity that was set up to tackle the issues of digital inclusion, to make sure that the Internet is available to everybody and to help individuals and communities understand and gain the benefits of being online. We wor

Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of old

Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. If someone you know has died and you need to talk, call us on 0844 477 9400 (costs apply) or send an email. Face-to-face and group support is delivered by trained bereave

Curo is a not-for-profit housing and support organisation based in Bath, providing affordable homes and high quality care and support services across the West of England. We manage 12,000 homes and are building around 300 new homes every year.

Dhek Bhals mission is ïto promote the health and social well being of South Asian people living in Bristol & South Gloucestershire through a range of services.

Gay West is a social and support group covering Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area. It was formally constituted on 16 September 1982 but it can trace its roots back to April 1970, making it one of the longest-surviving LGBT organisations in the

Gloucestershire Cricket is one of the 18 first class County Cricket Clubs in the UK. We were established in 1870, with WG Grace a founding member, one of the most famous and influential cricketers in history.

We started in 2008 with just four singing sessions in Bath & North East Somerset in sheltered housing community rooms all taken by our founder Grenville Jones. Now we have over 70 monthly sessions in Southern England with at least 15 new ones plann

Growing Support is a Community Interest Company (CIC). Our registered company number is 8354809. Community Interest Companies differ from other companies in that they have to carry out activities which fulfil a social purpose. Our purpose is to tackl

The Guinness Partnership owns and manages nearly 60,000 homes, employs around 3,000 members of staff, and provides services for more than 120,000 customers nationwide.

Handfuls of Harmony is an exciting inter-generational community choir created by the South West Bristol Cooperative Learning Trust community. It is open to anyone living and working in South Bristol, anyone connected with one of our schools, and anyo

We manage around 19,000 properties for rent, sale and shared ownership in approximately 600 locations. This includes nearly 2,500 Extra Care properties where residents can access 24-hour care on-site.

Hartcliffe Health and Environment Action Group (HHEAG) is an established local community group that has developed and supported a range of projects in the Dundry View Neighbourhood Partnership area of South Bristol for 25 years.

Healthwatch Bristol gives children, young people and adults across Bristol a powerful voice locally and nationally and works to help people get the best out of their local health and social care services through influencing the delivery and design of

hi.SS stands for Hearing Impaired Support Scheme. It is run in conjunction with the Audiology Department, Southmead Hospital. Trained volunteers visit patients in their own homes to support them with hearing aid use. They can do basic repairs, fit ne

Home to Home Calls was established in Birmingham as a social enterprise in 2013 to provide an additional social care service that is often missing in todays existing care model. Our person centred approach of speaking and actually listening to people

Jacobs Wells Community Hub is a group of local people working to establish a local community centre. For the past few years, they've enabled neighbourhood events including street parties, coffee mornings and tai chi classes.

We're a leading housing association in Somerset and the West of England, committed to building vibrant, stable and safe communities where people can make their homes. We provide services to over 23,000 people in 11,000 homes, and build around 300 hom

The Knowle West Health Park Company is a Charity that aims to tackle health inequality and promote health and well-being across south Bristol. We aim to provide high quality services to prevent illness, promote good health and assist recovery after m

At Knowle West Media Centre we believe that the arts have the power to make a difference to our lives, our neighbourhoods and our environment.

We work in partnership with Bristol City Council to empower lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to become actively involved in community life. We pride ourselves in challenging homophobia and transphobia in the wider community and help pro

Life Cycle UK is a Bristol-based charity which offers simple, practical, targeted support to help more people unlock the benefits of cycling.

LinkAge works with people 55+ and local communities to facilitate inspiring social activities that enrich lives, reduce isolation and loneliness and promote active participation.

At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So were here to support you and help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who'll listen if you just want to talk, w

Marmalade Trust is a charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation in vulnerable members of our society.

Mears provides high quality and flexible care for older and disabled people who want to avoid costly nursing homes and would like to continue living in their own homes. We know that choosing a care provider can be a tough decision but we are here to

North Bristol Advice Centre provides welfare benefits advice, debt advice, money mentoring, training courses and advice and activities for older people. Please click on the links to find out where and how to get advice, and for more information about

North Bristol NHS Trust provides hospital and community healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, plus were a regional centre for neurosciences, plastics, burns, orthopaedics and renal. Our aim is to deliver ex

We are one of the largest property and leisure management, development and regeneration companies in the UK. We own or manage over 140,000 homes and have assets in excess of £3 billion. Customers are at the heart of everything we do. We've been buil

Positive Ageing Associates is a consultancy which concentrates on promoting positive approaches to ageing. The generally negative attitudes towards ageing and older people are unhelpful for society as a whole and can have a particularly damaging dam

Quality Care Homes Ltd is a well established and trusted care provider providing care for the elderly since 1991. We have two care homes : Whitelodge in Fishponds, Bristol and Little Croft in Oldland Common, South Gloucestershire.

Anna Rose has been teaching Reiki in Bristol since 2005, and has taught hundreds of people on her Reiki courses for Bristol Council's Adult Learning Service and the WEA.

We provide the personal care and attention of a friend, when you or a loved one needs it most.

From our world-class flower shows and grassroots schools campaign to our ground-breaking green-roof research and community outreach programmes - sharing the best in Gardening is at the heart of everything the RHS does.

Royal Voluntary Service wants to help create a society where everyone feels valued and involved whatever their age. We are one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. Our 35,000 volunteers help older people stay active, independent and

At RSVP West we are volunteer-led and have no salaried staff and that includes our Regional Coordinator and members of the management team.

We are a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind or have sensory impairments.

Perhaps you feel no longer able to cope in your own home, have recently returned home from hospital, or are suffering from health problems or a bereavement. These things can cause you to have to think about your future housing and care. Silverlinks i

The Southmead Development Trust exists to serve the community of Southmead and primarily does this by running the Southmead Youth Centre and a large centre called The Greenway Centre. The centre shares the site with a GP surgery and we see ourselves

The Southville Community Development Association (SCDA) is a registered charity as well as a company limited by guarantee and a Social Enterprise Mark holder (meaning that its activities provide social and environmental benefit as well as financial r

We believe in the power of stories to reignite connections between generations and combat the effects of dementia, depression and loneliness in communities. We spark organisations into action giving them the tools and know- how in order to help save

St Monica Trust is nationally recognised for the high quality sheltered accommodation we provide in our Bristol and North Somerset-based retirement villages.

Based in St Werburghs in East-Central Bristol, we serve the local communities of Lawrence Hill, Ashley and Easton wards and communities of interest across the city. The Centre is managed by the St Werburghs Community Association, which aims to provid

We are the national group promoting street parties and run streetparty.org.uk. We help residents and groups to organise these and other neighbours' events such as picnics, tea parties and street play to build communities from the street up. We helped

Superact is a not-for-profit arts organisation using the arts to work in the UK & Internationally to help improve the health & wellbeing of communities.

Specialising in race and faith based hate crime and coordinating the service for all types of hate crime.

We provide free, independent debt advice, energy advice and financial education. A registered charity, we are dedicated to helping people out of financial hardship.

Tax Help for Older People is a service from the charity Tax Volunteers providing free, independent and expert help and advice for older people on lower incomes who cannot afford to pay for professional tax advice. With over 450 volunteers and a natio

3 year project funded by the Big Lottery Funds Silver Dreams scheme (in association with the Daily Mail) for people 50 or over and living with HIV in London, Bristol, West Midlands, Brighton or Manchester.

In the 246 years since it was formed in 1769, The Anchor Society has concerned itself with the care of the elderly in the Bristol area. Working in partnership with many organisations and charities who care for the elderly in the region, we aim to su

The Care Forum is an independent voluntary and community sector infrastructure organisation. We work primarily across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Somerset. We can also work across the South West re

Established In 1991 by psychotherapist Jill Brown, The Harbour provides free, professional counselling and psychotherapy to people facing emotional and psychological crisis as a result of physical life-threatening illness. Clients include those suffe

The Centre occupies a 15 acre site on the main bus route through Knowle. It opened in 2000 as a hub of community activity including learning, business, support services and leisure. The Park offers opportunities to all the Community from 0-100+.

Vision: To develop a healthy and educated society based on the needs of individuals and collective communities.

The Young Foundation is working to create a more equal and just society, where each individual can be fulfilled in their own terms. We work with the public and private sectors and civil society to empower people to lead happier and more meaningful li

Third Sector Solutions is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. Third Sector provides employment and training support for unemployed people and people with support needs through advice and placement work, training delivery, counselling servi

Thomas Pocklington Trust offers people who are blind or have sight loss the support they require to lead an independent life, based on their individual requirements.

Advancing knowledge, inspiring people and transforming futures is at the heart of everything that we do.

A Media company _ A Social Enterprise _ A Community Interest Company Ujima Radio CIC (Community Interest Company) is your local Bristol Community radio station _ supplying you with news, discussion and music. We are a non-profit Social Enterprise pro

We are here to support, develop and represent Bristols voluntary and community groups and social enterprises. Our sector does fantastic, life changing work every day _ be it running dementia sessions in care homes, organising excursions for young car

Walk for Health Bristol is an initiative which supports Bristols diverse communities to become more active through walking.

WE Care & Repair helps people over 60 and disabled people of all ages in B&NES, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Windmill Hill City Farm is a charity that provides recreation, education and therapy using food, farming and the environment as a theme.