Bristol

Welcome to your regional PTA page. Bristol is the smallest ceremonial county at only 42 square miles. Despite its size, it's a vibrant and diverse area filled with museums, galleries and theatres. Famous locals include Banksy, Damien Hirst and Cary Grant. Honorary Bristolian Brunel designed the original plans for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which links the county with Somerset.

Community Inspired - find community support near your school

Explore the Community Inspired map to find community support, grant providers and activities near your school.

Local Grants & Support

Voscur

The support and development agency for Bristol's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Avon Gardens Trust

Small grants for primary schools in the former county of Avon to buy plants or gardening equipment.

Bristol Charities Educational Grants for Young People

Combined fund creating access to opportunities for young people.

Bristol Warren Education Foundation

Community-based organisation promoting excellence in the Bristol Warren Regional School District.

Bristol Water Foundation

Resources on water-related topics for schools.

Bristol's Free Museums and Historic Houses

Virtual visits and home-learning resources for schools.

John James Bristol Foundation

Supports projects enriching the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in Bristol.

National Grid Hinkley Connection Project Educational Fund

STEM equipment grants for schools in Bristol and surrounding council areas.

Quartet Community Foundation

Brings together people and organisations to improve communities across Bristol Bath and North Somerset. All Community Foundations (UK)

South Gloucestershire Council

Links to funding providers across Bristol Bath and North Somerset.

Well Aware Bristol Charities Grants Programme

Funds available for the advancement of education.

Bristol Airport Environmental Improvement Fund

Supports local parishes near the airport; over £100,000 contributed each year.

Forest School Association - find your local group For the advancement of education for public benefit through promotion and support of quality Forest School in the United Kingdom using any means to enable all children, young people and adults to benefit from increased opportunities for high quality and varied educational experiences in the natural world. Search for FSA affiliated groups.

Local service organisations

Find your local Lions Club or Rotary Club.

Tip: For Lions Club, search using town names for the most accurate results.

National retailers' local branches

National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: 

The Asda Foundation, B&Q (Community Reuse), Co-op (Local Community Fund), Pets At Home, Tesco Community Grants (contact richard.younger-ross@groundwork.org.uk), The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants), Wickes Community Programme

Supermarket Community Champions

Online contact/email: ASDA

Visit in person: Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer–M&S store locator, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, SPAR–SPAR store locator, Tesco–Tesco store locator, Waitrose

The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK.

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