Bristol Links : Charities

• The University of Bristol Law Clinic

  The Bristol Law Clinic provides free advice and support to those unable to obtain legal support from elsewhere.

  www.bristollawclinic.co.uk

• Bristol Foyer

  Project to support young people by providing accommodation whilst they undertake training and look for employment: news, information, contact details.

  www.bristolurban.org.uk/foyer.html

• George Muller Foundation

  Christian charitable foundation working with disadvantaged young and old people: news, projects, contact details.

  mullers.org/

• John James Bristol Foundation

  A grant-making trust established by the Bristol-born philanthropist John James. Includes history, biography and recent grants.

  www.johnjames.org.uk

• Bristol Charities

  Administer those charities that were formerly under the control of the Corporation of Bristol. Almshouses, sheltered housing, grant giving. Includes a history of Bristol's almshouses.

  www.bristolcharities.org.uk/

• St Monica Trust

  Information on accommodation, care and support provided by the trust for older and disabled people. Also features training and employment details.

  www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/

• Jessie May Trust

  A charity that provides a hospice at home service for children with terminal illnesses. Services provided, news and fundraising information.

  www.jessiemaytrust.org.uk/

• African Initiatives

  A local organisation that supports African communities by providing resources, training, information, advice and advocacy: campaigns, aims, links, contact details.

  africaninitiatives.gn.apc.org

• VOSCUR

  Voluntary Organisations Standing Conference on Urban Regeneration. Improving the quality and equality of life for people in Bristol.

  www.voscur.org/home/

• One in Eight online

  Educational charity and community project providing training, education and support for the disadvantaged, and members of the public in need of help or advice. Information on classes and services. Based in Bishopston.

  www.oneineight.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

• Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme

  RSVP is a part of the national charity Community Service Volunteers. Details of community work and services.

  www.rsvp-west.org.uk/

• Bristol Research into Alzheimer's and Care of the Elderly

  Local charity based at Blackberry Hill, Fishponds: research information, events, contact details.

  www.alzheimers-brace.org/

• The Society of Merchant Venturers

  Explains the society's current charitable and philanthropic role in the context of their 450 year history.

  www.merchantventurers.com/