Charities In Bristol City

Provision of Orchestral performances, education and community projects nationally and internationally.

UWE Students' Union exists to advance the education of students at the University of the West of England by promoting the interests and welfare of students during their course of study and representing, supporting and advising students. Also by providing social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of students.

Operation of Bristol Zoo Project. Field conservation and research projects.

Providing University of Bristol students with social, sporting and volunteering opportunities, advice, support and democratic representation.

Provision of funds to sustain critical care operations for the Great Western Air Ambulance based in Bristol and covering Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, and providing secondary support for the county of Wiltshire.

Watershed exists to provide opportunities for all to experience enjoy and learn about contemporary moving image media. Watershed is a media centre for the digital age offering a culturally diverse programme of work encompassing artists' commissions, residencies, on-line exhibition, touring programmes, festivals, events and a diverse programme of world cinema.

To produce year-round seasons of high quality, exciting drama in the historic auditorium serviced by a fit-for-purpose 21st century facilityTo provide an extensive programme of outreach work inspired by the repertoire and the needs of the local and regional communitiesTo take the lead in the local and regional theatre and cultural sceneTo safeguard the heritage of the Theatre Royal building

To preserve the ship, ss Great Britain, and her building dock for all time for the public benefit of all, and to place the same upon public display as a museum for the enhancement of the public understanding and appreciation of her social, commercial and technological context and significance.

Avon Needs Trees is acquiring suitable land in the Bristol-Avon Catchment Area tocreate new, permanent forest through reforesting and rewilding. We aim to lock upcarbon, improve biodiversity, mitigate flooding through natural means and to createopportunities for the public to engage with nature. Our first purchase was 34 acres atHazeland near Calne, where we have planted over 10,000 trees.

Support to families and individuals who have experienced separation, divorce or domestic abuse or who have associated needs.

Provision of information, harm reduction and treatment services for problem drug and alcohol users to enable individuals to achieve independence from drugs and alcohol. Over 4,000 individual adults and young people benefit from the charity's activities in any year.

Quartet Community Foundation manages and distributes charitable funds to meet local needs on behalf of individuals, companies, families and other organisations, working across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to connect local causes and charities with donors.

QVSR, or the 'Queen Vic', as it is more familiarly known, has been the Seamen's Mission of the Methodist Church since 1843, and is now the last remaining maritime charity providing accommodation and support for seafarers in the East End of London. It is also the largest seafaring hostel of its kind in the UK with accommodation for over 170 men.

ARA provides services to help people who have drug,alcohol and gambling addiction problems. ARA also provides services to help people with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Motivation is an international development charity supporting people with mobility disabilities. Working with local, national and international partners, we have been transforming the lives of disabled people for over 30 years. Our high quality, low cost wheelchairs, supported with innovative training programmes help disabled people to gain independence, confidence and hope for the future.

To provide education and training for young Jewish people.To provide funds for students.

Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife in the West of England area. With the support of 18,000 members, 800 volunteers plus corporate support, we are the largest local charity working to protect wildlife and inspire people.

Almshouse provision, day services provision and development and grant giving.The Trustees have agreed that the prime objective can be summed up as "Enhancing Quality of Life for Older People in our Communities"

To provide training in theological education to men and women for ordained and lay Christian ministry.

Provision of mental health support, education and community development to young people aged 11 to 25.

Opportunities, courses and activities for young people with a focus on excellence in the arts and those most disadvantaged in our society. Maintenance and provision of buildings for youth and other community activities.Provision of Youth Services

TO PROVIDE A RESIDENTIAL HOME(S) OR COMBINATION(S) OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME AND A NURSING HOME FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEEDS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HOME THEMSELVES.TO PAY PENSIONS,ANNUITIES OR GRANTS TO ELDERLY PERSONS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE (WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTS OF THE HOMES) WHO THROUGH INFIRMITY OR FINANCIAL NEED

Operation of Clifton Suspension Bridge

THE RELIEF OF POVERTY & UNEMPLOYMENT, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION & THE PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE ECONOMICAL & SOCIAL DISADVANTAGED MEMBER OF SOCIETY, SUCH AS THE MINORITY ETHIC COMMUNITY, MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, ELDERLY PEOPLE, DISABLED & THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT.

The RSN comprises three core activities; the Education programme, the Collection and the Studio. These three activities are integrally linked; Studio staff teach on the courses; students work in the Studio; students work on items from the Collection and the collection informs work in the Studio and the courses.