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Food Insecurity in Greater Bristol: Working with Burges Salmon

Tuesday, 25th July, 2023. AskingBristol extends our sincere gratitude for the continued work and commitment of Burges Salmon in promoting wellbeing across the region. To learn more about the Burges Salmon Charitable Trust, follow their updates on their website. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 9 months ago

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A Great Success: the Barton Hill Slow Cooker Initiative

Monday, July 17th, 2023 We are excited to bring you news about a successful event hosted by AskingBristol and Barton Hill Amateur Boxing Club, in collaboration with 91 Ways, Burges Salmon, and Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity. The event provided food education, slow cookers, and food provisions, courtesy of funding allocated Read more…

By askingbristol, 9 monthsJuly 17, 2023 ago

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Helping Young People – Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity

26/06/2023 Our sincere thanks to all involved in the generation of this story helping young people in Bristol. To learn more about Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity and their ongoing work in the Third Sector, follow the link. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 10 monthsJune 26, 2023 ago

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Creating Positive Policing Experiences for Young People in Bristol

Monday, 19th June, 2023 AskingBristol extends its sincere thanks to all children, schools and parents involved – and particular recognition to Avon and Somerset Police and the Bristol High Sheriff’s Fund. Learn more about the Avon and Somerset Police here. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below.

By askingbristol, 10 monthsJune 19, 2023 ago

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Giving Young People a Creative Outlet: Chaysester Entertainment

Wednesday, 17th May, 2023 AskingBristol extends its gratitude to both Avon and Somerset Police and the Bristol High Sheriff’s Fund. To learn more about Chaysestar Entertainment and their excellent creative-based community work, check out their social media here. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 11 monthsMay 17, 2023 ago

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BYCA Grant Helps Southmead Rugby Club to Keep Local Youth Away From Anti-Social Behaviour

Thursday, May 11th 2023 Our thanks to Avon and Somerset Police and the Bristol High Sheriff’s Fund for helping make this story possible. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 12 monthsMay 11, 2023 ago

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Children in Lockleaze Provided Weekday Play and Warm Meal Thanks to BYCA Grant

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 Our thanks to Avon and Somerset Police and the Bristol High Sheriff’s Fund for helping make this story possible. Learn more about The Vench and their work supporting children and families in Lockleaze here. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 12 monthsMay 9, 2023 ago

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Bristol Curry Club Weighs in to Help Young Boxers at Barton Hill Amateur Boxing Club

Sunday, April 30th 2023 Our thanks to Bristol Curry Club for their help in supporting young people in Bristol via their excellent fundraising campaign. Keep up to date with the phenomenal boxers and coaches at BHABC through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Barton-Hill-ABC/100049955935946/?locale=en_GB Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 12 monthsApril 30, 2023 ago

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Bristol Curry Club Raises Money to Keep St Aldheim’s Girls on the Pitch

Wednesday, April 26th 2023 Our thanks to Bristol Curry Club for their help in supporting young people in Bristol via their excellent fundraising campaign. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 1 yearApril 26, 2023 ago

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Young Dancers Gain Costume Confidence

Young Dancers Gain Costume Confidence Monday, April 24th, 2023. Follow Amy’s great work at ConfiDANCE by clicking here. Our thanks to Bristol Curry Club for their help in supporting young people in Bristol via their excellent fundraising campaign. Find a downloadable PDF version of this story below:

By askingbristol, 1 yearApril 24, 2023 ago

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Updates, publications, and news from AskingBristol's work in the Third Sector.

14/07/2023: Annual Charity Commission's Report on 'Trust'

The Annual Charity Commission has published a comprehensive report on perceived public trust in charities, charitable spending, and charitable initiatives.

"The findings affirm last year's research on transparency. It's easier for the public to trust charities that are small and local, and causes they feel personally connected to."

AskingBristol welcomes the deep-dive report into the effects of recent economic development and the landscape of the Third Sector post-pandemic.

Read the report in full here.

29/06/2023: The Big Read: 'Realities of the Third Sector'

'Realities of the Third Sector', an extended editorial piece by Sohail Ali is now available on our website.

The piece considers the ramifications of receding support from central and local government, and the shifting responsibility this inevitably places upon the shoulders of the voluntary sector, with the question being - how does the voluntary sector cope?

Read the editorial in full here.

21/05/2023: A Community Event in Barton Hill

AskingBristol has, this week, facilitated an event hosted at Barton Hill Amateur Boxing Club bringing together local families to enjoy food, discuss food culture, and take away some goods (including slow cookers, food products, and recipe books).

Our sincere thanks to all attendees, with particular regard to Tom Foley (Barton Hill A.B.C.), Natalie Ward (91 Ways), Burges Salmon, and Uncle Paul's Chilli Charity.

Full story to be released in the coming weeks.

01/05/2023: Updated JSNA Report 2022/2023: Food Insecurity

The Bristol Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), a city council initiative, have released a new Data Profile pertaining to 'Health and Wellbeing' as of Spring 2023.

This information is integral to understanding how communities tackle the worsening issue of food insecurity in the region, particularly in light of restrictive financial situations.

Find the report in full here.

28/04/2023: 'Social Infrastructure Platforms': An Academic Publication

Read Professor Martin Parker's academic publication on AskingBristol and its potential to encourage change in Bristol's Third Sector - published in the International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy.

Follow the link to discover.

13/03/2023: The Challenges for Charities in 2023

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations have published their report, entitled The Road Ahead, 2023, on the slowed growth of the sector in light of the cost-of-living crisis. Included in the report are suggestions for voluntary groups going forward, and what they ought to expect regarding the political and economic climate. See the more on the NCVO website: https://www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insights/news-index/road-ahead-2023-cost-of-living/#/

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See our weekly features of the brilliant Bristol-based voluntary groups providing innovative charitable support.

01/05/2023: Freestyle Bristol

"Freestyle Bristol is a digital platform curated by young people, for young people. We are an unrestricted space promoting creators, innovators, activists, etc. After the challenges of the last couple of years, we decided our mission would be to shine a light on what is happening in Bristol, to capture the stories and the [far too often] hidden talent that makes up this amazing city we call home."

01/04/2023: Uncle Paul's Chilli Charity

"Founded in 2020, Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity is set in a unique, rural environment. We welcome young people and adults who may have experienced social disadvantages or barriers to learning and/or employment. Using our farmland setting, beneficiaries can learn and develop new skills, as well as gain experience and qualifications needed for successful and sustainable employment. Our key focuses are on education, wellbeing and social prescribing."

01/03/2023: StreetSpace

"StreetSpace offers: sessions in our space in Knowle West, one-to-one or small groups working with individuals both in and out of school, detached youth work on the streets and more.

We aim to provide consistent and inspirational relationships with young people through creating a safe space away from the streets in which to experience real respect and hopefully, grasp a wider view upon the world in which we live. This will increase their confidence, knocking down the socially implanted walls between the young person and their dreams."