Community Development Bristol

21/10/2026

A brilliant example of CIL funding making a real difference locally! The new defibrillator, delivered through the combined efforts of Whitchurch & Hengrove Community Group and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, will help keep residents safer and better prepared in an emergency.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0klp6rx4d7o

Click the link below to find out more about local CIL funding:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/people-and-communities/area-committee-local-funding/funding-for-local-projects

Sam Polledri's mother says defibrillators could have saved her son if they were not locked away.

14/10/2026

Fantastic to see this community-led project come to life! A great example of Local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding supporting local people to improve their neighbourhood.

https://www.bristol247.com/culture/art/community-gathers-to-celebrate-string-of-murals-making-people-proud-of-their-area/

Want to find out more about local CIL funding? Click the link below:
https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/people-and-communities/area-committee-local-funding/funding-for-local-projects

The street art pieces span an impressive 500 sq m across the neighbourhood

13/10/2026

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/home-office-windrush-scandal-listening-event-tickets-2002062105652
The event is taking place on Saturday 17 October at City Hall from 13:30 to 15:30.

The Windrush scandal has had a profound and lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. Trusted local relationships are vital in making sure that people who may have been affected can access information and support.

• This link contains a blog from Councillor Lorrain Francis which sets out the details of the event and articulates why it is so important: Restoring justice to the victims of the Windrush scandal
• This link contains the Eventbrite link to register for the event: Home Office Windrush Scandal Listening Event Tickets, Saturday, October 17 • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Eventbrite

13/10/2026

Bristol City Youth Council would like to invite your young people to the Annual Youth Voice Conference. This will be held at city hall, college green on Wednesday 4th November from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, during National Youth Work Week. This is a conference planned & led by young people for young people. It is an opportunity for young people across the city to come together to discuss and highlight issues that are important to them.

To sign your young people up please see link below for event brite to get your tickets and/or scan the QR code on the poster. Please note: There are two types of tickets, 1. Young persons ticket and 2. Adults supporting young peoples tickets ( for youth workers or adults supporting young people to attend). If you are an adult who is not supporting young people and interested in this event please email [email protected].

Eventbrite link: https://BristolYouthVoiceConference2026.eventbrite.co.uk

Over the next coming weeks more information will follow so your young people can know what to expect on the evening.

You can also follow us on Instagram: : to get updates on the Youth Voice Conference.

If you have any questions regarding the conference please get in touch .

30/09/2026

BS3 Multicultural Feast

30/09/2026

St Andrews Church Hartcliffe Community Celebration Event

30/09/2026

Community Breakfast Club Hartcliffe Community Centre

30/09/2026

We wanted to let you know about a series of free workshops and events, funded by BCC, that might be of interest to groups and VCSE organisations in your area. We're working with local partners to locate sessions around the city, but each one is open to groups across Bristol. We'd really value your help in spreading the word, please!

Attached is a poster, and here's the list up to the end of 2026:

• How to start and run a community group: 15/10/26, 6pm-8pm, Knowle West
• Working with other groups and organisations: 10/11/26, 2pm-4pm, Easton
• Bid Writing Café: 25/11/26, 2-4pm, Southmead
• Getting ready for fundraising: 1/12/26, 6pm-8pm, Online
• Communications Strategy Café: 11/12/26, 10am-12pm, Easton

More details about each session and how to book a space available here: www.voscur.org/events

There will be more coming in the new year too.

21/09/2026

We have a free photography programme coming up in October for those that are 16-30 years old and not in education, employment or training. Details below and poster attached!

Get Started in Photography (16-30 years old, not in education, training or employment)
This one-week programme gives young people the opportunity to learn key photography skills, build on their creativity and work independently on a photography portfolio. They’ll also work on their soft skills including confidence, communication, and setting & achieving goals. After the programme young people will receive up to six 1-1s to support them into their next steps.

Please feel free to reach out for more info ([email protected]), to refer a young person yourself