Make A Move Brief Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. We work with older people, young adults with learning disabilities, mothers with postnatal depression and children in schools. Working with Children Make a Move is very proud of the work it does with children. We cultivate the learning independence and attainment of severely disadvantaged primary school pupils across South Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset. Working with Mums Make a Move runs regular programmes in and around Bath and North East Somerset, working with mothers with low mood and perinatal depression. The Moving On Up! programme offers music, movement and therapeutic talking sessions to help mothers recover. Working with Older people Make a Move is a dementia-friendly charity, working with older people and their carers to improve vitality, self-expression, relaxation, alertness, self-esteem and social connection and alleviate anxiety. Working with Learning Disabilities We work with other charities to improve employment and volunteering opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities by helping to improve their social skills and, consequently, their social lives. Make A Move Brief Description of Organisation Make a Move is not a dance company…but we do make people dance. Creative movement, music, therapeutic dance and talking therapy are all used in innovative combinations to encourage healing of mind and body. We inspire laughter, fun and happiness. But it is serious stuff – we improve people’s mental health. Visit WebSite

Musicians South West CIC Brief Description of Organisation Musicians South West CIC aim to bring music events to new audiences in the South West, especially to those with limited access to the arts. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation A collective of professional musicians based in the Bath and Somerset/Wiltshire area who are committed to bringing live music and multi-arts events to new audiences, particularly to those with limited access to live performance, either for economic reasons or through isolation. Our projects have included Women of World War One (ACE funded touring multi-arts show, 2014-18) and Trio Paradis Cafe Concerts on the Mendips, which is funded mainly by the National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation and local councils. Our daytime concerts and many of our other events are free/pay what you think, to keep music accessible to all. In this way we are building audiences (advised by the Audience Agency), and our Trio Paradis concerts are audience inclusive, with participation at many levels, from volunteering at the venue to poetry reading and featuring local composers'/songwriters'pieces of music in our programmes. With support from the Big Local we performed the first operas to take place in BA3, in Midsomer Norton Town Hall and Victoria Hall. We set up and continue to run the Midsomer Choral Society. Our other groups and affiliates include the Mendip Ensemble, Vox8 and Frome Consort, whilst one of our members has also set up the highly successful Music for Miniatures and Crescendo Concerts. Musicians South West CIC Brief Description of Organisation Musicians South West CIC aim to bring music events to new audiences in the South West, especially to those with limited access to the arts. Visit WebSite

The Museum of East Asian Art Brief Description of Organisation The Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. We collect, preserve and exhibit artefacts representing more than 7,000 years of artistry and craftsmanship from East and South East Asia. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. We collect, preserve and exhibit artefacts representing more than 7,000 years of artistry and craftsmanship from East and South East Asia. We offer a broad range of opportunities to enjoy and learn about our unique collection and strive to be as accessible to as wide an audience as possible. To achieve this we encourage education, creativity, dialogue and research, and deliver a wide programme of rich learning and cultural experiences. Just minutes from Bath’s Royal Crescent and The Circus, in a restored Georgian townhouse, is the only UK museum dedicated to the arts and cultures of East and South East Asia: The Museum of East Asian Art (MEAA). Since opening in April 1993, MEAA’s unique tranquil space and rare collection has drawn a mix of tourists, scholars and students. MEAA’s collection consists of nearly 2,000 sets of objects from East and South East Asia. The collection of Chinese art is particularly comprehensive, spanning in date from 5,000 BC to the present and covering ceramics, jades, bronzes and much more. Some of the Chinese bamboo and wood carvings are among the finest found in European collections. Frequent special exhibitions and a rich events programme help deliver the museum’s aim of encouraging greater understanding of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. The Museum of East Asian Art Brief Description of Organisation The Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of East and Southeast Asian arts and cultures. We collect, preserve and exhibit artefacts representing more than 7,000 years of artistry and craftsmanship from East and South East Asia. Visit WebSite

TOP UK Brief Description of Organisation Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) has been helping people for the last 34 years. We are a UK registered charity (1034932) specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. We have a network of weekly groups where individuals meet in a warm, supportive environment to tackle their fears using an evidence based treatment method. If you are looking for help to get better then you have come to the right place. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) has been helping people for the last 34 years. We are a UK registered charity (1034932) specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. We have a network of weekly groups where individuals meet in a warm, supportive environment to tackle their fears using an evidence based treatment method. If you are looking for help to get better then you have come to the right place. We have received funding to offer help to young people aged 16 and above. If you are a young person looking for help and support with anxiety then please get in touch via our “contact us” form which can be found at the bottom of every page. Where are our groups? At the moment, due to Covid restrictions, all TOP UK groups are meeting virtually on Zoom or Skype. Usually there are specific geographical groups as well as virtual groups. However, at the moment it does not matter where you live as you can join any group. Bath – Monday Evenings Bristol – Monday Evening Cardiff – Monday Evenings Liverpool – Tuesday Evenings Swansea – Tuesday Evenings Plymouth – Wednesday Evenings London – Thursday Evenings Skype Group – Monday Evenings Virtual Group – Wednesday Morning Being part of a TOP UK group will help you realise that you are not alone and there are other people out there who share your problems and struggles. A TOP UK group will make you feel less isolated and less judged. Sharing your experiences with others with similar problems is itself therapeutic and aids recovery! In a TOP UK group you will get support from others as well as be in a position to give support This means you can use your experiences to empower other people and at the same time can gain confidence by sharing your experiences. Groups improve social skills and can help you find a voice. Working towards recovery in a group setting with similar people enables you to develop greater self-awareness. You can talk openly and honestly about your problems and see how you get on with other people. We now know that being in a group is great way for people who share a common problem to get support and advice from each other. TOP UK records show that working in a TOP group is very beneficial and many people, despite years of suffering, improve greatly in an average time of 5 months. TOP UK Brief Description of Organisation Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK) has been helping people for the last 34 years. We are a UK registered charity (1034932) specialising in supported self help for sufferers of phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder and other related anxiety disorders. We have a network of weekly groups where individuals meet in a warm, supportive environment to tackle their fears using an evidence based treatment method. If you are looking for help to get better then you have come to the right place. Visit WebSite

Radstock Museum Brief Description of Organisation Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum preserves and displays documents and artefacts relating to the heritage of Somerset’s former coalfield and makes these available to researchers. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum is housed in Radstock's former Market Hall which was converted thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund in the late 1990s. The Museum' scope encapsulatues the life of the communities of the Somerset Coalfield from its start until its demise late in the 20th Century. The displays are wide ranging and cover not just mining but also all the other industries which supported mining and also the modes of transport which were developed to service the coalfield. In addition the Museum shows how people lived, where they shopped and what leisure activities they enjoyed. There are extensive archives of articles, documents and photographs which can be accessed by researchers. Complementing the permanent displays, the Museum puts on temporary exhibitions usually lasting a few months on a huge range of subjects of local or historical interest. The Museum runs a thriving programme of visits by schools and other groups such as the scouting movement. The Museum has a cafe in the form of a traditional railway buffet and an excellent shop which has a wide range of books relevant to the Museum's scope. The Museum is accredited by Arts Council England. . Radstock Museum Brief Description of Organisation Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum preserves and displays documents and artefacts relating to the heritage of Somerset’s former coalfield and makes these available to researchers. Visit WebSite

Root Connections CIC Brief Description of Organisation In early 2018 The Connect Centre won some funding from Somerset Community Foundation to launch a Community Interest Company which is a non-for-profit company where all profits go toward ending homelessness. Our partnering charity is Elim Connect Centre who oversee the management and running of the Dairy House providing the additional wrap around support needed to give residents the best possible chance of recovery and positively progressing. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation In early 2018 The Connect Centre won some funding from Somerset Community Foundation to launch a Community Interest Company which is a non-for-profit company where all profits go toward ending homelessness. Our partnering charity is Elim Connect Centre who oversee the management and running of the Dairy House providing the additional wrap around support needed to give residents the best possible chance of recovery and positively progressing. The Dairy House Elim’s Direct Access Community (DAC) is an innovative project forged out of a partnership between Mendip District Council, Addicott Partners (Manor Farm) and Elim Connect Centre which launched in 2015 and is called the Dairy House. In addition to the services you would expect from a Direct Access service in terms of pro-actively working through a support plan, DAC operates as a community house. This has been spearheaded by Suzanne Addicott. Our Residents The residents cook and eat together, and engage in a number of structured activities including art, pottery, animal care and hedge-laying. This approach is focussed on a wholistic preparation for the next steps after leaving the farm. As part of the activities and wholistic treatment for residents a community garden was developed enabling volunteers from the local community and residents to come together and farm produce together. If you are homeless or if you know someone who is currently homeless or rough sleeping in the Mendip area please advise them to contact The Connect Centre, Wells. Root Connections CIC Brief Description of Organisation In early 2018 The Connect Centre won some funding from Somerset Community Foundation to launch a Community Interest Company which is a non-for-profit company where all profits go toward ending homelessness. Our partnering charity is Elim Connect Centre who oversee the management and running of the Dairy House providing the additional wrap around support needed to give residents the best possible chance of recovery and positively progressing. Visit WebSite

Bath Cats & Dogs Home Brief Description of Organisation Bath Cats and Dogs Home, a charity rescue and re-homing centre for dogs and cats in need. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Cats & Dogs Home is is one of the UK’s leading animal rescue centres and the third largest RSPCA branch in the UK. It serves an area of 650 square miles that covers parts of Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. Our mission is rescue, rehabiliate and rehome. Operating from its 5-acre site, BC&DH’s expert teams of animal carers, behaviourists and vets set high standards in animal welfare by - taking in pets who are unwanted, abandoned, neglected or cruelly treated and finding them a happy home - educating the community in responsible pet ownership and supporting homeless and vulnerable people with pets with its outreach work, the Together Project. Bath Cats & Dogs Home Brief Description of Organisation Bath Cats and Dogs Home, a charity rescue and re-homing centre for dogs and cats in need. Visit WebSite

Bath City Farm Brief Description of Organisation From the very beginning our mission has been to build a strong, healthy and caring community by engaging local people with nature and farming. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation From the very beginning our mission has been to build a strong, healthy and caring community by engaging local people with nature and farming. We’re situated on a 37-acre plot between two neighbouring areas, Twerton and Whiteway. We’re well placed to serve this beautiful area and diverse community, which is so often overlooked. We provide education, training, therapeutic activities, venue hire and events for the local community to reduce levels of deprivation. We exist to Support disadvantaged and disabled people to develop new skills and confidence Boost emotional, mental, physical and social well-being Inspire environmental awareness and activity Grow the number of people engaging in their community Bring enjoyment to the public Educate people on farming and where their food comes from We’ve grown from the handful of passionate volunteers who started Bath City Farm in 1990, to 12 members of part-time paid staff, a board of trustees, 100 animals and over 50 volunteers. Last year we welcomed 24,197 visitors, with 292 people accessing projects that improved emotional and physical wellbeing. As a charity we rely on investments from private funders, donations, and revenue from our own commercial operations. Every penny from our education programmes, shop, cafe, meeting spaces and events is invested back into the farm. Bath City Farm Brief Description of Organisation From the very beginning our mission has been to build a strong, healthy and caring community by engaging local people with nature and farming. Visit WebSite

Connect Community Church Brief Description of Organisation Here at the Connect Community Church we love participating in community life and believe we all have something to give and something we need. Far more than just a community project, we are committed to the discovery of hope, meaning and strength through the connecting of our lives. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation When we connect together we have the potential to change our communities. Connect Community Church is a part of Elim, a world-wide mainstream Christian Church. Our aim is to serve the social, physical, spiritual, mental and emotional needs of the community in an accessible way. Dairy House Elim’s Direct Access Community (DAC) is a innovative project forged out of a partnership between Mendip District Council, Addicott Partners (Manor Farm) and Elim Connect Centre which launched in 2015. The only Direct Access Accommodation based in Mendip for Rough Sleepers, DAC provides up to two short-term assessment beds and four pre-move-on beds to help Mendip citizens on their journey to sustainable accommodation. DAC is not a typical Direct Access Hostel! The accommodation is located in an idyllic cottage at the heart of working farm near Stratton-on-the-Fosse. The rural location provides up to of 1000 acres of explorable farmland, woodland, orchards and gardens. The majority of people sleeping rough in Mendip are self-isolating, living outside of the built up areas – DAC offers a softer transition from this lifestyle. In addition to the services you would expect from a Direct Access service in terms of pro-actively working through a support plan, DAC operates as a community house. This has been spearheaded by Suzanne Addicott who worked in a pioneering community house project in Hong Kong with St Stephens Society, started by Jackie Pullenger. The residents cook and eat together, and engage in a number of structured activities including art, pottery, animal care and hedge-laying. This approach is focussed on a wholistic preparation for the next steps after leaving the farm. DAC has a ‘virtual’ front door which is Elim Connect Centre’s services throughout Mendip. Residents are fully integrated with other activities and services provided by Elim and partner agencies – providing the opportunity to leave the farm on a daily basis. Connect Community Church Brief Description of Organisation Here at the Connect Community Church we love participating in community life and believe we all have something to give and something we need. Far more than just a community project, we are committed to the discovery of hope, meaning and strength through the connecting of our lives. Visit WebSite

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is an independent treasure here to promote Science, Literature and Art to the City of Bath. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation BRLSI is non profit making and provides world class lectures for as little as £3.00 a ticket. We provide a community hub for those interested in cultural activities and to a host of smaller cultural societies who meet in our building. As if that were not enough, we maintain a rich geographical and ethnological museum collection of world renown and importance. BRLSI champions Heritage projects out in the wider community and hosts visiting art exhibitions. Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution Brief Description of Organisation The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is an independent treasure here to promote Science, Literature and Art to the City of Bath. Visit WebSite

Second Step Brief Description of Organisation We’re a leading mental health charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We’re a leading mental health charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. Our mission is to promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. Working hand-in-hand with the NHS and local authorities, we offer practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual and their recovery. The people who use our services are at the heart of our organisation, and our involvement groups help inform and improve the services we deliver. Second Step Brief Description of Organisation We’re a leading mental health charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. Visit WebSite

First Steps Bath Brief Description of Organisation First Steps - A charity and social enterprise working alongside children and families to enhance communities and to change lives. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation First Steps - A charity and social enterprise working alongside children and families to enhance communities and to change lives. Through the provision of high quality, inclusive childcare and support for families First Steps mission is to work in collaboration and partnership and ensure that whole communities thrive. At First Steps we see each child as a unique, independent learner nested within their family and their community. We offer an inspiring, warm and nurturing environment where children can explore, be brave, test new ideas and above all have fun. First Steps is part of the Compassionate Community movement - a grass roots social movement which recognizes there are people and organisations supporting each other, who are available and can step in as and when needed with actual or virtual support. This will enable people in need to easily access local support and as a result of our work more people will get the help they need in a timely way and residents, students and businesses will be motivated to take action. Making Bath and North East Somerset a more sustainable, compassionate and healthy place and give individuals the confidence to take positive action when its needed. First Steps Bath Brief Description of Organisation First Steps - A charity and social enterprise working alongside children and families to enhance communities and to change lives. Visit WebSite

Gesture Brief Description of Organisation At Gesture, we want people to be proud of their achievements, big or small, from life changing challenges to helping your neighbours out. This is the stuff that makes the world go around. We introduce fundraisers and volunteers to businesses in their community who are prepared to acknowledge and reward their efforts. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation What’s it all about? Jamie and I have been friends since school, a while back. A couple of years ago Jamie, who had never been an endurance type guy and didn’t own a bike, decided to do a four day 300 mile long cycle ride for charity. It was a bit emotional! I was super proud of my old mate and having just completed an online donation I jokingly said to him, “I wish there was a box I could tick to buy you a pint afterwards to say well done.” And that got me thinking….. As it turns out there are a lot of Jamie’s out there… millions of them. Giving up a bit of personal time and energy to help others is a wonderful thing and yet we very rarely celebrate these everyday acts of kindness. At Gesture, we want people to be proud of their achievements, big or small, from life changing challenges to helping your neighbours out. This is the stuff that makes the world go around. Gesture introduces fundraisers and volunteers to businesses in their community who are prepared to acknowledge and reward their efforts. These rewards, or ‘gestures,’ are intended to be a small ‘thank you.’ This simple act kick starts an upward cycle of good. By bringing good people and good businesses together we help create communities which openly support one another and ultimately benefit great causes. Users are encouraged to continue doing wonderful things. Local businesses prosper while supporting kindness in the community. Charities benefit from increased participation and fresh income. Learn more on our website. Gesture Brief Description of Organisation At Gesture, we want people to be proud of their achievements, big or small, from life changing challenges to helping your neighbours out. This is the stuff that makes the world go around. We introduce fundraisers and volunteers to businesses in their community who are prepared to acknowledge and reward their efforts. Visit WebSite

Midsomer Norton Community Trust Brief Description of Organisation To constantly strive through the provision of spaces for voluntary groups, events and activities to create a community for the people and run by the people of Midsomer Norton which supports each person from the cradle to the grave to live a full and abundant life. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Midsomer Norton Community Trust aims to build a vibrant community in the town. Based in the Town Hall, the Community Trust oversees day to day management of three community buildings within the town – the Town Hall, Unit 14 and the Orchard Hall – with the aim of maximising their benefit to the community by running as many events, activities and support groups as possible. The Community Trust also runs the Midsomer Norton Men's Shed, a thriving group based at Farrington Farm. The Trust runs a popular events programme which includes the Community Cinema, live music concerts and National Theatre Live – all at affordable ticket prices so that residents on very low incomes can take part and feel less isolated. During the week, the buildings’ core activity is to provide a home to Midsomer Norton’s Community Groups who in turn support the whole community, including many less advantaged people in our area. The Trust also organises major events across the town such as the Fayre, M-Fest, Christmastmas Lightsd Switch-Ons, the Jubilee Weekender and Midsomer Norton Pride. It also played a key role in bringing the Carnival back to the High Street. Midsomer Norton Community Trust Brief Description of Organisation To constantly strive through the provision of spaces for voluntary groups, events and activities to create a community for the people and run by the people of Midsomer Norton which supports each person from the cradle to the grave to live a full and abundant life. Visit WebSite

Jamie's Farm Brief Description of Organisation Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change; enabling children and young people facing disadvantages nationwide, at risk of social and academic exclusion, to be better equipped to thrive academically, socially and emotionally during their school years and beyond. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation About Jamie's Farm Founded in 2009, Jamie’s Farm aims to transform the lives of young people struggling to thrive in school or society and provide a sustainable and proven solution to the national problem of social and academic exclusion. We achieve this through a unique programme combining unique, impactful residential and day visit experiences on working farms with a rigorous follow-up, built on our core elements: Farming, Family, Therapy, and Legacy. This approach fosters lasting improvements in young people’s social-emotional skills, which underpin positive behaviours, stronger relationships, and improved wellbeing—and are key drivers of better school attendance, attainment, and reduced exclusions. Young people are challenged to step out of their comfort zones, including handing in their phones and technology on arrival. This transformative experience is grounded in a nurturing, homely environment that supports young people to reflect on their successes and let go of negative labels. Beyond direct work with young people, we aim to drive systemic change by equipping teachers and education professionals with the tools and strategies to engage more effectively with disadvantaged young people, further enabling sustained, long-term changes for young people. We have now worked with nearly 17,000* young people and currently have residential Farms near Bath (established in 2010), Hereford (2015), Monmouth (2018), Lewes (2019), and Jamie’s Farm Skipton (2023- currently only open for Day Visits) in addition to running Oasis Farm Waterloo, London (2015), in partnership with Oasis Hub Waterloo. We will be opening Jamie’s Farm Shockerwick, close to our inaugural Bath Farm in October 2025. *as of April 2025 Jamie's Farm Brief Description of Organisation Jamie’s Farm acts as a catalyst for change; enabling children and young people facing disadvantages nationwide, at risk of social and academic exclusion, to be better equipped to thrive academically, socially and emotionally during their school years and beyond. Visit WebSite

BWCE Fund Brief Description of Organisation Our vision is for a local area able to supply decreasing local energy demand with increasing generation from renewable energy, driven by collective action and community ownership. Our focus has been on developing clean local energy, community-owned for the common good. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation BWCE is a non-profit community benefit society, owned and run by our members for the benefit of the community. Our vision is for a local area able to supply decreasing local energy demand with increasing generation from renewable energy, driven by collective action and community ownership. Our focus has been on developing clean local energy, community-owned for the common good. Bath & West Community Energy is a Community Benefit Society. We are primarily for the benefit of the community at large, rather than just for our members. For more details see our Community Benefit page. Membership is secured through a minimum shareholding of £100 We have democratic decision-making built into our structure, one member one vote. Members can stand for election to our board, see here for information on current board members We can pay interest on members’ share capital but we cannot distribute surpluses to members in the form of dividends. We have an asset lock that protects the founding principles and ethos of the business. BWCE Fund Brief Description of Organisation Our vision is for a local area able to supply decreasing local energy demand with increasing generation from renewable energy, driven by collective action and community ownership. Our focus has been on developing clean local energy, community-owned for the common good. Visit WebSite

Bath Preservation Trust Brief Description of Organisation We are a charity promoting high standards of planning and architecture in Bath, striving to ensure the future success of our special heritage city through conservation, education and museums. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) campaigns for and promotes the conservation, sustainable enhancement and celebration of the unique historic built environment and amenity, green setting and global contributions of the City of Bath as a World Heritage Site. At our heart are the principles of informed advocacy, learning for all, and the provision of authentic heritage experiences at our four museums, through partnership working and online. We believe Bath deserves excellence in design and contemporary sustainable development which is inclusive of all people, and improves social and economic opportunities without compromising our unparalleled built heritage and natural environment. We: Promote our commitment to sustainable development for Bath and demonstrate the value of heritage in a changing world Advocate and campaign for the total public realm, a healthy environment and a thriving living city Champion forward-thinking and appropriate sustainable architecture and design worthy of the World Heritage City of Bath Continue the successful innovative development of, and increased access to, our museums through careful growth and targeted promotion Encourage and enable Bath citizens to take an active responsibility for the future welfare of the city via membership, volunteering and support Provide opportunities for learning for people of all ages in all areas of our work, supporting personal wellbeing and social inclusion Fundamentally, we are an organisation which seeks positive and constructive solutions to the present and future threats faced by Bath, its rural environs and the people, communities and businesses it supports. Working with expert volunteers, BPT comments on more than 200 planning applications each year and engages with B&NES Council and developers aiming to influence positive change. Informed advice is provided to homeowners about planning applications for historic houses and listed buildings. BPT is also a major provider to the tourist economy, as we own and run museums and educational activities at No. 1 Royal Crescent , the Museum of Bath Architecture , Beckford’s Tower and Landscape and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy . Our museums and collections provide inspiring experiences, learning and insights from the past which help people deepen their knowledge through narratives expressed appropriately, knowledgably and equitably. With more than 1,000 subscribing members, BPT was founded in 1934 to conserve the city’s unique architectural heritage and challenge unsustainable development. Our advocacy and campaigning work has saved hundreds of listed buildings from demolition, enhanced the public realm, and added value and improvement to new developments. Bath Preservation Trust Brief Description of Organisation We are a charity promoting high standards of planning and architecture in Bath, striving to ensure the future success of our special heritage city through conservation, education and museums. Visit WebSite

BCVS Homes Brief Description of Organisation BCVS Homes is a not for profit Association providing Care and Accommodation to the Elderly in the Bath Community Visit Website Full Description of Organisation About Us Established in 1947 BCVS Homes has over 77 years of experience in care of the elderly. As a not for profit making organisation, the aim is to give value for money. This means a fair provision of services and accommodation for a fair fee. Greystones a large detached house built circa 1900 accommodates 26 residents. BCVS Homes is a small Housing Association. The objectives of the Association have been agreed between the National Housing Federation and the Charity Commissioners as charitable objectives. The registered office is based on the top floor of Greystones and is the base for the “Head Office” administration team. The Board of BCVS Homes is non operational, responsible for corporate decisions, its voluntary members interested in the provision of care for elderly, thus helping to keep management costs to a minimum Once a family house it has been adapted to a care home for the elderly without losing its warm and friendly atmosphere. To the rear of the house is a landscaped garden with walkways and seating areas. A short walk away is the to Bear Flat shopping centre with a supermarket, pharmacies and other small local shops and hostelry. Close to a local bus route to the city centre which has a regular bus service. When a resident comes into Greystones the first four weeks are a trial period – a ‘getting to know’ period for both the new resident and ourselves. A time for assessing that we are meeting care needs. Whenever possible we offer short stays as an introduction to residential care, as a respite for carers, or simply as a pleasant holiday break. Short stay residents receive all the benefits afforded to our permanent residents, all the facilities of the Home are available, including the many and varied activities. Residents are cared for in a homely and caring environment by experienced and competent trained staff. The relationship between our staff and residents whilst always courteous is caring and friendly. The main concern of our Home is our residents quality of life. Our philosophy is to look after residents in a caring and sympathetic way, so that their privacy and dignity are respected, and to promote active independence where possible. The Home is proud of its reputation for serving a variety of nutritious, appetising and well balanced meals cooked from fresh ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. We are fortunate to have a group of “Friends”, voluntary members who fund raise and join in the social activities of the residents. BCVS Homes Brief Description of Organisation BCVS Homes is a not for profit Association providing Care and Accommodation to the Elderly in the Bath Community Visit WebSite

Neuroversal Adventures CIC Brief Description of Organisation A charitable organisation based in BaNES providing a safe, inclusive space for children with special needs to play and thrive. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Neuroversal Adventures is a Community Interest Company based in Bath & North East Somerset. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment in which children with special needs can play and explore. We aim to overcome barriers to play faced by disabled children by providing specialist toys and equipment, incorporating communication aids, having smaller numbers in our sessions and providing a free-flow play set up. We also have volunteers on board who will be able to provide peer support to parent/carers, and to support children in their play. Our first project is Neuroversal Adventures Playgroup - this will be a weekly session designed for children under the age of 5 to attend and play whilst their carers have a space to sit down and speak to our volunteers should they wish. We aim to start our sessions in January 2024. The next project we are working on will be a pop up play session for disabled children of all ages to access - we will host this during school holidays. We will provide specialist equipment and toys to enable the children to play and thrive. We aim to start this in Easter 2024. Neuroversal Adventures CIC Brief Description of Organisation A charitable organisation based in BaNES providing a safe, inclusive space for children with special needs to play and thrive. Visit WebSite

Radio Bath Brief Description of Organisation Radio Bath is a volunteer radio station broadcasting online and on DAB across Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Radio Bath was conceived in 2019 by Steve Fountain and Simon McNeill-Ritchie who were joined by Loraine Morgan-Brinkhurst MBE to complete our founding team. Our Aims: To give a voice to our many local communities, and in particular under-represented and under-served individuals or groups in the city and the surrounding areas To provide a local voluntary radio station as a training and recreational facility for individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances To promote racial harmony by promoting knowledge and understanding of the diversity of heritage, history and cultures within the community To advance public health and prevent or relieve sickness through the promotion of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of maintaining good personal mental and physical health To advance education, in particular but not exclusively in vocational education and training in audio and general broadcasting skills In addition, the founders have committed to distributing any surpluses to local charities and good causes. Radio Bath Brief Description of Organisation Radio Bath is a volunteer radio station broadcasting online and on DAB across Bath, North East Somerset and West Wiltshire Visit WebSite