Category: Charity news

  • BS3 Community Festive Market – Stallholder Applications Now Open

    BS3 Community Festive Market – Stallholder Applications Now Open

    BS3 Community Festive Market stallholder applications are now open and we’re looking for local creatives and makers offering festive-themed items or perfect gift ideas to join us for a day of shopping, community spirit and seasonal celebrations. 🎄 The market takes place on Saturday 5th December. As well as 20 local makers’ stalls, there’ll be…

  • Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

    Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers

    Last week was volunteers week and we are so grateful to have such an amazing group of volunteers who give their time and energy to support our community. From helping at groups and activities to sharing their skills and experience, we really couldn’t do it without them. To celebrate, we hosted a small party for…

  • BS3 Community Appoints Emma Brech as Chief Executive Officer

    BS3 Community Appoints Emma Brech as Chief Executive Officer

    BS3 Community Development is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Brech as its new Chief Executive Officer. Emma, pictured centre, joined the organisation in April 2026, following the retirement of long-serving CEO Simon Hankins in March after 13 years of dedicated leadership. Emma brings over 25 years’ experience in the voluntary sector, with a…

  • Welcoming Charley to the Team as BS3 Community Care Grows

    Welcoming Charley to the Team as BS3 Community Care Grows

    We’re delighted to welcome Charley to the team as Community Care Coordinator. Charley brings a wealth of experience in coordinating care. This varied background means Charley has a real understanding of how good, well-organised care and support can make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. “My name is Charley and I joined working for Community…

  • Loneliness Awareness Week 2026

    Loneliness Awareness Week 2026

    How we’re taking part in loneliness awareness week 2026 This June, from 15 to 21 June 2026, we’re taking part in Loneliness Awareness Week, a global campaign hosted by leading loneliness charity Marmalade Trust. Here at BS3 Community, we’re committed to supporting local residents who may be feeling lonely or isolated. Loneliness is something we…

  • BS3 Food Club and Bristol’s Social Supermarkets

    BS3 Food Club and Bristol’s Social Supermarkets

    Recently we had a visit to our BS3 Food Club from Anna Linehan from Good Food Bristol. She’s written a great article exploring Bristol’s social supermarkets that we are pleased to share. The article highlights how spaces like our BS3 Food Club are about more than food, they are about choice, connection and community. You…

  • Social Prescribing Day

    Social Prescribing Day

    March marked Social Prescribing Day, an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. So, we have been celebrating our incredible Social Prescribing Team, who support people by connecting them with non medical, community based solutions that improve wellbeing and quality of life. From tackling loneliness to boosting confidence and…

  • Local Artist Poppy Victoria May to Raise Funds for BS3 Community Development at KASK Exhibition

    Local Artist Poppy Victoria May to Raise Funds for BS3 Community Development at KASK Exhibition

    Update: 10th February We’re thrilled to share that the exhibition and raffle were a fantastic success, raising £602 for our charity. This incredible contribution will make a meaningful difference to the people we support. A heartfelt thank‑you to Poppy for her kindness, creativity and generosity and to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— We’re…

  • Monday Club Recognised with Asda Kindness Certificate

    Monday Club Recognised with Asda Kindness Certificate

    We are proud to share that our Monday Club has been awarded an Asda Kindness Certificate, a special recognition presented by Asda Community Champions to celebrate outstanding kindness and positive impact within local communities. The certificate acknowledges the vital role the Monday Club plays in supporting older people in our area by helping to reduce…

  • Cool, Clean, and Green: The Chessel Centre’s Solar Upgrades!

    Cool, Clean, and Green: The Chessel Centre’s Solar Upgrades!

    Big changes have been happening at our Chessel Centre this year, and they’re all about keeping things cooler, greener, and more energy efficient. This has been made possible thanks to a West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Green Business Grant. These grants are designed to help small and medium businesses and organisations purchase and install…