Alzheimers Society Brief Description of Organisation We are Alzheimer’s Society. We're a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Dementia devastates lives but dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them. We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice. Our values are evident in what we do, how we do it and how we work together. These are not just words on a wall, we live these every day in all our work. Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Trusted expert: We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence. Better together: We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together. Compassionate: We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values, we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Whether you’re someone living with dementia, a fundraising supporter, a colleague from another organisation, an employee or a volunteer, these four values will shape your experience with Alzheimer’s Society. Services in the Bath and North East Somerset Dementia Support Service . Our dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over the phone or in writing. Singing for the Brain . Join our singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs in a supported environment. The group is hosted by our skilled, compassionate and experienced group leaders. This group is delivered through face-to-face sessions or online. Carer Information and Support Programme. Our Carer Information and Support Programme (CrISP) provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where carers can share experiences and find out about local and national services that can offer support. The programme is run in a series of sessions which offers carers the opportunity to share experiences in a confidential and friendly environment with others in a similar situation. The sessions are run over Zoom. Dementia Voice Do you have first-hand experience of dementia? Help shape our work through Dementia Voice, and use your experience to ensure everything we do reflects the needs of people affected by dementia. We would like to open a Dementia Voice group in the Bath and North east Somerset area. Alzheimers Society Brief Description of Organisation We are Alzheimer’s Society. We're a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. Visit WebSite

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Brief Description of Organisation We’re a charity providing vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. We’re here, when you need us most, but we genuinely hope you won’t. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We provide vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. In effect, we give the same level of critical care as a hospital but bring the expert team and specialist equipment to the people in need. And we do it as fast as humanly possible. Our aim is to give people the very best chance of survival, and that’s why our medical expertise and kit is of the highest standard. Our paramedics and doctors are highly trained in critical care and are supported by specialist medical equipment, which enables us to provide leading edge care in extreme, often life-threatening situations.
 On call every day for up to 19 hours, on average our crew respond to three incidents by helicopter and critical care cars. Speed is our superpower. From our airbase in Semington, the helicopter can reach 
anywhere in Wiltshire within 11 minutes and be in the centre of Bath in just four minutes. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Brief Description of Organisation We’re a charity providing vital critical medical care by land and air, across Wiltshire and Bath. We’re here, when you need us most, but we genuinely hope you won’t. Visit WebSite

Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields CIC Brief Description of Organisation We manage 10 acres of former farmland, immediately to the South of Beechen Cliff, under a licence from B&NES Council. Our mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and to maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. Our vision is 'Our Wild Hilltop Paradise'. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The company was awarded a Licence to occupy, manage and improve the 10 acres of former grazing land known as Lyncombe Hill Fields by Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES) on 01/09/2020. Its operations commenced following a public launch meeting by Zoom on 19/10/2020. From this a pool of active volunteers was formed. The company’s Mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. It initially raised funds comprising £1,105 from local Community and Residents’ Associations, and subsequently a further £4,760 from other sources in the period to 31/05/2021. This initial level of funding was required to fund various start-up costs and initial investments. In the subsequent financial years to 31/05/2022, 31/05/2023 and 31/05/2024, the total income raised was £2,589, £3,879 and £4,540 respectively. The company’s activities have benefitted the community in the following principal ways: · Laying more than 40 tonnes of recycled stone to improve the condition of the footpaths; · Manufacturing and installing benches, made from recycled timber; · Planting more than 3,000 saplings, comprising many native species, in support of B&NES’ Climate Emergency objectives; · Creating and managing our saplings nursery, containing around 1,000 baby saplings grown from seed, in partnership with More Trees B&NES; · Installing 6,000 litres of rainwater storage; · Creating small shallow ponds as ‘watering holes’ for mammals and birds; · Working with primary schoolchildren and Duke of Edinburgh Award students on various activities; · Completing two cuts of the grassland each year, the arisings being removed by raking, to improve the profusion of wild flowers; · Providing information about the site and our activities by means of our website and social media, and by improved signs and other information in the Fields. In October 2024, the CIC was awarded the highest category of ‘Level 5, Outstanding’ in the annual Royal Horticultural Society and South West in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ awards, and was presented with a glass rose bowl by Bath in Bloom, this being their top annual award for community engagement. Friends of Lyncombe Hill Fields CIC Brief Description of Organisation We manage 10 acres of former farmland, immediately to the South of Beechen Cliff, under a licence from B&NES Council. Our mission is to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the land and to maintain its wild nature whilst safeguarding public access. Our vision is 'Our Wild Hilltop Paradise'. Visit WebSite

Alexandra Park Friends Brief Description of Organisation We are a voluntary group of Friends of Alexandra Park in Bath. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation "We co-operate with B&NES to help maintain the park, meeting monthly to pick up litter, plant shrubs, bulbs and wild flowers and carry out other small maintenance tasks. Our committee meets roughly bi-monthly, and committee members liaise with other local community groups in the Lyncombe/Widcombe/Bear Flat area. We feed back to B&NES about issues of interest and concern. We also run occasional events when Covid restrictions permit, such as the very successful Picnic in the Park." Alexandra Park Friends Brief Description of Organisation We are a voluntary group of Friends of Alexandra Park in Bath. Visit WebSite

We Hear You (WHY) Brief Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Our mission is to provide free therapeutic support for children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected directly or indirectly by cancer and other life threatening conditions, with no time limit. When you ask why...we hear you. Our values We are empathetic, collaborative and proactive in our work We are an innovative and learning organisation always seeking to improve the support we provide. We have a culture of trust building our team sustainably. We operate independently and strive to always evidence the impact of our service. The counsellors at WHY are professionally trained, experienced and adhere to the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or alternative professional body. Among our many tools are Counselling for Adults or Children and Art and Drama Therapy. Check out our website to learn more. We Hear You (WHY) Brief Description of Organisation We Hear You provides free therapeutic support to children, families and individuals in Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire affected by cancer and other life-threatening conditions. We do this through a variety of services - find out more on our 'Get Support' pages. Visit WebSite

Ecowild CIC Brief Description of Organisation Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Think about EcoWild as your partner in nature. Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. The constant reports of record temperatures, wildfires, floods and droughts in the world today tell us that climate change is happening now. We are living with ever faster change, both technological and biological. We will need to draw on our incredible human capacity for creativity, resilience and cooperation to meet challenges ahead. Compassion and self awareness are at the heart of finding our courage to create our best future. It is widely known that our wellbeing and resilience is deeply intertwined with that of the natural world, and that there is deep intuitive intelligence available to us through our nature connectedness. Increasingly we as a species are divorced from the environment in which we spent hundreds of thousands of years evolving. Mental health problems and chronic illness are highest in technologically developed countries. Peer reviewed research studies prove the link between access to natural environment and wellbeing in all its measures; including better physical health, lower crime, less domestic violence, less need for pain relief post surgery, optimised mental health. Children are encouraged and supported to make their own choices … and to follow their innate curiosity in the diversity and complexity of the natural world. We recognise the importance of free play and want them to spend time on what interests them, while having chance to expand their skills and understanding. Through this they develop Strong social skills High self esteem Confidence in their abilities Their knowledge of boundaries – physical and emotional The ability to identify and manage risk Independence Their knowledge and understanding of nature as they follow the changing seasons Communication and language Physical ability Increased vocabulary stimulated by new experiences Ways of working together cooperatively Adults are facilitated to experience the best sense of themselves… through the stimulating effects of natural light, companionable activities, elemental experiences making fire, foraging, feeling the weather and noticing seasonal change in a beautiful woodland. We offer activities which may provide new skills and a sense of achievement, or may simply be a way of stilling the mind by keeping the hands busy. In addition, facilitated approaches to nature connection including mindfulness, Deeper Nature sessions and other practices guide participants into greater benefit from their relationship with the living world. EcoWild’s values include… Having fun within a responsive nurturing environment Being participant-led Having positive relationships Encouraging creativity Being environmentally sensitive Professionalism Honesty and accountability Openness Ecowild CIC Brief Description of Organisation Since early 2013 we have been taking groups of children and adults out in an inspiring natural environment and giving them chance to find their own special connection that will stimulate curiosity, relieve tension, bring a sense of peace and connectedness, and open the door to the deep inner missing link that is their ancestral birthright; a sense of ease in the outdoor environment. Visit WebSite

Shared Lives Brief Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. This service is for anyone with a GP registered in the Bath and North East Somerset area who has a Learning Disability or who has been diagnosed on the Autistic Spectrum Condition and is aged 18 and over. You must be entitled to a Personal Budget to pay for your support, or classed as a Self-Funder to pay directly for this. We support you to develop your independence, to join in activities which will help you meet new people and to make new friends and become more involved in the community. We link you with Shared Lives Carers who have many skills and interests. You will meet your Carer, and get to know them first to ensure you are matched to someone who you feel you will get along with. Shared Lives Carers are ordinary people living in (or near to) Bath and North East Somerset and are supported by the Shared Lives Scheme. They have the training and are fully assessed, including checks and references, before they become Carers. We are registered with CQC to provide personal care. We can offer: Full-Time Placements: Where you choose to live with a Shared Lives Carer in their home. This can be for a few months, or for longer. Overnight Respite: Regular short breaks away from your family home in the local community. Daytime Support: Support in the Carers home, and within the local community. How do I access this service? Referrals are accepted from: Your Social Worker/Support Service Coordinator in the Social Care Team Yourself (if you are a Self-Funder) Once you have been referred to the service, a member of the team will contact you and your Social Worker/ Support Service Coordinator to arrange an appointment to identify your needs and the service we can offer. What does this service cost? You must be entitled to a Personal Budget to pay for your support, or be classed as a Self-Funder to pay directly for this. Rainbow Resource You can access information on what services children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies – including education, health and social care providers and voluntary organisations using the Bath and North East Somerset Local Offer website – the Rainbow Resource. Shared Lives Brief Description of Organisation The Shared Lives Scheme is an adult placement service which bridges the gap between supported living accommodation and living within a family environment. Visit WebSite

deafPLUS Brief Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Our vision is an accessible world for deaf people, with barriers to participation and opportunity removed. Our mission is to empower deaf people to take control of their own lives, by developing their potential and supporting them to achieve independence. We depend on your support to help us build an inclusive world for deaf people by offering the following services: Information and Advice - We provide one-to-one confidential Information and Advice services in person and through our Advice Line. Advocacy - We support you to speak out to ensure your views are heard and represented Independent Living - Helping deaf and visually impaired people to choose equipment that will help them in their daily routines, and also help keep them safe deafPLUS Advice Line - Using existing popular technologies such as Skype, Zoom and Facetime, we deliver advice on a wide range of topics. Health and Wellbeing - We help overcome social isolation by providing social and cultural opportunities thereby improving integration Training - Living with Hearing Loss is designed to support older people to manage the difficulties experienced by losing their hearing through the ageing process. Hearing Loss Support - We offer lipreading classes to support people that are losing their hearing Deaf/Blind VI Support - Providing services for the needs of people facing sight loss deafPLUS Brief Description of Organisation In a perfect society, deaf people would be able to readily access mainstream services and have equal opportunities to their hearing peers. However, this is not the case. This is why deafPLUS exists. Visit WebSite

Partis College Brief Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. The college was founded by Mrs Ann Partis , a progressive social activist, who set up Partis College to help gentlewomen who found themselves challenging personal circumstances. Although the social landscape has changed since the 1800s, the need for support has not. At Partis we continue to offer almshouses to those who have faced financial difficulty, often through bereavement, divorce or retirement and our ethos is as relevant now, as it was two hundred years ago. Nowadays Partis is home to women of various backgrounds and circumstances, who also share many things in common; a need for somewhere suitable and affordable to live independently, a mature age and Christian values. About Us Partis College is managed by a Board of Trustees , consisting of a group of local volunteers with a range of specialist skills. The Partis trustees’ purpose is to manage its endowed wealth efficiently and effectively to ensure that the legacy of our founder Anne is protected in perpetuity. The Board is supported by a full time Office Manager, responsible for the College’s finance, administration, and acts as Secretary to the Board. There is also a of part time Residents Support Officer, who provides advice, guidance, and advocacy for the residents. Both the Office Manager and the Residents Support Officer are available on site during the week. A Chaplain provides weekly church services in the Grade II Listed Chapel (an Italian Romanesque design, built by Sir George Gilbert Scott ) and there are activities and social events in our communal hub (Violet Wills Wing) throughout the year. By fulfilling this purpose, we can both today and tomorrow support our residents to live full and independent lives, finding friendships, wellbeing, safety, and security within our community. Contact Us Office Manager +44 (0) 1225 421532 - Office + 44 (0) 7483 393264 - Mobile admin@partiscollege.org.uk Residents Support Officer +44 (0)1225 421 567 - Office +44 (0) 7843 967 519 – Mobile rso@partiscollege.org.uk If you would like to apply to Partis as a resident, please contact our Office Manager. If you would like more information on life at Parts, please contact our Residents Support Officer. Partis College Partis Way Newbridge, Bath BA1 3QD www.partiscollege.com Partis College Brief Description of Organisation Partis College is a local Bath charity providing affordable Almshouse accommodation to women since 1825. Visit WebSite

MV Balmoral Fund Ltd Brief Description of Organisation The Mv Balmoral Fund Ltd are owners of the heritage motor vessel Balmoral which is registered with the National Historic Ships Register and sailed on the Bristol Channel until 2017. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The aim of the MV Balmoral Fund Ltd, a registered charity, is to return the ship to service. In the meantime she is open in Bristol for educational visits, meetings and events. She is maintained by volunteers. M.V. Balmoral MV Balmoral Fund Ltd Brief Description of Organisation The Mv Balmoral Fund Ltd are owners of the heritage motor vessel Balmoral which is registered with the National Historic Ships Register and sailed on the Bristol Channel until 2017. Visit WebSite

SWALLOW Charity Brief Description of Organisation SWALLOW Charity supports local teenagers and adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full. SWALLOW is based in Bath & North East Somerset and provides flexible, user-led support that is tailored to individuals’ needs, helping them to live life as independently as possible. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation SWALLOW Charity currently supports over 170 local people with learning disabilities to live life to the full. SWALLOW’s members are at the heart of the organisation and it has developed successfully over the years based on what members say they need and want to achieve. Support is provided through supported living services, one-to- one outreach in the community, independent living skills training, enriching courses and day activities, work skills training and paid employment opportunities, plus a range of sports, leisure and social activities. We believe that working together makes us stronger. We recognise that with the ever-changing social care environment charities have to work harder and more collaboratively than ever to be sustainable. We constantly look at new ways of delivering support, and developing our workforce, so we can ensure that we offer the best possible services. We are in search of potential partners who want to explore collaborative working opportunities, share experiences and expertise so we can continue to promote inclusion within our society. SWALLOW Charity Brief Description of Organisation SWALLOW Charity supports local teenagers and adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full. SWALLOW is based in Bath & North East Somerset and provides flexible, user-led support that is tailored to individuals’ needs, helping them to live life as independently as possible. Visit WebSite

Twin Wave Brief Description of Organisation We aim to support a creative and healthy lifestyle for residents of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are a flexible organisation with a number of artforms and therapies within our delivery, including music, sound therapy, accessible SEN workshops, creative writing and music tech. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We aim to support a creative and healthy lifestyle for residents of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are a flexible organisation with a number of artforms and therapies within our delivery, including music, sound therapy, accessible SEN workshops, creative writing and music tech. We understand lifestyles are inter-connected, so we focus on Education, Community and Business. Education Combining music, well-being and environmental responsibility When you hire external providers to lead your children in education activities you would likely want the children to be energised, engaged, focussed, attentive and mindful as they learn. At Twin Wave we pride ourselves on building partnerships with our schools – we think of them as trusted partnerships. Community Community activities to make people healthy and creative. Bonding experiences to encourage social interaction, communication, confidence and growth in people and places Sound meditation is sound medication - Simply relax with a Sound Meditation (link to next events) Fitness with Cardio Drumming - Exercise and learn rhythms. You probably know you need to workout, but you’re feeling unexcited and demotivated by the thought of traditional gym classes. If that’s you, then you are not alone, and like others, Twin Wave’s Cardio Drumming classes could be your answer. Classes are ideal for people who are over-weight, feeling isolated and unexcited by the gym, right through to people who are fit and energetic looking for an interesting way to stay fit. Fun with Community Music - Create your own RePyscle Junk Band. We show you how to make a junk instrument for less than a few pound. Find out how easy and fun music making can be. Experience rhythm training to enable better physical dexterity and boost language skills through rhyme and rhythm. A creative activity which equips people with the resources and creative opportunities to develop teams and add social value to the community. A great way to energise and bring communities together. Busk-IT - Join us with some busking on the street. Join us with online jamming sessions. If you are a musician / artist we would love to hear from you, Business Company events like conferences, seminars or training workshops often need a pick-me-up when energy and concentration levels fall. The dreaded “after lunch dip” when all the blood rushes to full stomachs and not brains! We get people up and ready with a a great team building exercise which provides an energising, up-beat and up-tempo alternative to standard energisers. Twin Wave Brief Description of Organisation We aim to support a creative and healthy lifestyle for residents of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are a flexible organisation with a number of artforms and therapies within our delivery, including music, sound therapy, accessible SEN workshops, creative writing and music tech. Visit WebSite

Bath Rugby Foundation Brief Description of Organisation Bath Rugby Foundation is Bath Rugby’s charity and our purpose is to empower vulnerable children and young people in Bath and the surrounding area to succeed. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Bath Rugby Foundation is Bath Rugby’s charity and our purpose is to empower vulnerable children and young people in Bath and the surrounding area to succeed. Bath is a city famed for its Roman baths, impressive Georgian architecture, Jane Austen - and of course its rugby club. However, behind the Georgian façade lies a different story. 8,154 children in BANES are on the breadline. This is almost 20% of children, rising to 31% in Radstock and 35% in Twerton. Twerton West is in the top 10% most deprived areas in the UK. Whiteway is in the bottom 1% in the country in its provision of education and training for children & young people. 3,521 children receive Free School Meals. When they are not in school their nutrition suffers. B&NES is ranked 146 out of 150 LEA’s in the country with an attainment gap of 31% against a national average of 20%. This means at the end of primary, poorer pupils are already 9.5 months behind their more affluent peers stretching to 19.3 months by the end of secondary school. We don’t believe it is right that such inequality exists in our city. Bath Rugby Foundation exists to bridge the gap between the poorest and most affluent areas, and build a positive, supportive community in Bath and the surrounding area. We believe every child and every young person in Bath and North East Somerset deserves an equal opportunity and the same chance to succeed. Our Work Every year Bath Rugby Foundation works with around 3,000 youngsters who’ve had the toughest start in life. Our programmes focus on key areas of need in our community - Education, Inclusion and Employability. The children we work with are born into poverty, have a Special Educational Need or Disability, or are excluded because of their race or gender. We target young people in their everyday environments - whether in the park, at school or in the street. Bath Rugby Foundation gets involved where the need is greatest and our staff use the combined power of sport and education to motivate, raise self-esteem and increase confidence. We improve life skills using the values of teamwork, loyalty, discipline and respect and work at The Rec, in schools, community centres and parks. We deliver mental, social, physical, wellbeing and employment programmes. Our participants leave with raised confidence, and new life skills, part of the Bath Rugby family. Bath Rugby Foundation Brief Description of Organisation Bath Rugby Foundation is Bath Rugby’s charity and our purpose is to empower vulnerable children and young people in Bath and the surrounding area to succeed. Visit WebSite

Forest of Avon Trust Brief Description of Organisation Expanding our woodlands, caring for existing trees, and helping people to access and connect with nature. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We are the dedicated tree and woodland charity for the West of England, and one of England’s Community Forests. Trees shape the places we live, work, and relax, enriching our health, happiness, and sense of belonging. For over 30 years, we’ve been working to bring more trees to people and people to trees. Our work includes tree planting, woodland management, caring for local orchards and trees, supporting health and wellbeing in nature and creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy their local woodlands. Our aim is to deliver the benefits of trees to communities across Bristol, Bath, and the West of England, while strengthening habitats, mitigating flood risk, and building resilience to climate change. Working together with partners, volunteers, landowners, and local organisations, we’re creating a more sustainable and thriving future for the Forest of Avon. Forest of Avon Trust Brief Description of Organisation Expanding our woodlands, caring for existing trees, and helping people to access and connect with nature. Visit WebSite

Bath Allotments Association Brief Description of Organisation We are an independent organisation that supports allotment holders and leisure gardeners in the area. Support ranges from providing discounted seeds and supplies from the Trading Hut to supporting campaigns to save allotments eg Combe Down allotments. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation We currently have approx 666 members and have 26 site reps supporting those members across the city. We have a committee of Chair, Treasurer, Membership Secretary, Secretary, Trading Hut buyer and sales and communications (vacant). We support our tenants by providing a voice with the council, access to the Trading Hut for discounted seeds and gardening supplies and provision of funds for small capital projects. This year - 2024 - we have received CIL funding for our Water My Plot project which has objectives of improving water harvesting and storage, improving biodiversity on allotments and moving towards regenerative gardening - we have run a number of sessions and workshops both online and at Alice Park and Urban Garden. Bath Allotments Association Brief Description of Organisation We are an independent organisation that supports allotment holders and leisure gardeners in the area. Support ranges from providing discounted seeds and supplies from the Trading Hut to supporting campaigns to save allotments eg Combe Down allotments. Visit WebSite

Peasedown Community Trust Brief Description of Organisation The Peasedown Community Trust has been established with the aim of championing civic and community life in Peasedown St. John. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Peasedown Community Trust has been established with the aim of championing civic and community life in Peasedown St. John. Set up in the wake of the recent coronavirus pandemic, Peasedown Community Trust is an amalgamation of several community projects that have decided to join together to form one united charity. The Trustees, a collection of business representatives, community leaders and councillors, have between them years’ of experience of running successful business and voluntary initiatives. Peasedown St John is a fantastic place to live, work and visit – and we have a lot to shout about. With a population of almost 7,000 residents, the village has a need for a civic body that champions good causes and is proactive with ‘getting things done'. Our team of trustees are already running successful community projects, and we have a vision to do a lot more over the next 5 years. Projects currently run by the Trust are: Peasedown Community Library – in partnership with B&NES Council, we run the village’s library service. Over 20 volunteers help manage a wide range of library services. Peasedown Community Orchard – in partnership with Curo, we run the village’s community orchard. It’s a place where villagers can go to relax, unwind, and volunteer in a range of initiatives. Dementia Friendly Peasedown – dementia affects everyone! Our team of trained Dementia Champions are raising awareness of the condition across the village and helping to create a dementia-friendly community we can all be proud of! Party in the Park – in July 2022, the former management committee was disbanded with the organisation and management of the festival being handed over to the Peasedown Community Trust. As the village’s biggest annual event, the festival sees around 3,000 people attending – with a vast array of stalls and attractions and over 7 hours of live music and entertainment. The Community Trust’s aims and aspirations are to Run projects that strengthen the community Run services that benefit local residents Champion local issues Represent the views of residents The Trust will also have a strong environmental angle. We want to champion environmental causes, support projects that encourage sustainable living and foster an approach that protects and strengthens the local habitat. We’re very fortunate to already have partnerships in place with B&NES Council, Curo and the Alzheimers’ Society. We’ll be using our links with all three bodies to champion civic and community life in Peasedown St John. You can get in touch via peasedowncommunitytrust@gmail.com Peasedown Community Trust Brief Description of Organisation The Peasedown Community Trust has been established with the aim of championing civic and community life in Peasedown St. John. Visit WebSite

Bath Arts Collective Brief Description of Organisation A CIC that seeks to drive, develop and contribute to a varied and vibrant arts and culture scene across BANES Visit Website Full Description of Organisation BAC has been founded by three highly experienced arts professionals, Kate Hall, Kate Abbey and Jasmine Barker, who between them have an award-winning track record of creating, producing and marketing over 2,500 events across books, music and film festivals. We offer a rolling programme of curated events specifically around books, film, art and music; provide consultancy services on events programming, production and marketing; and work with performers on their ‘festival footprint’ - finding ways for them to give back to the city and surrounding areas. Alongside creating events, we want to bring together arts organisations and venues across the city by creating a network that meets regularly to support each other and collaborate. BAC is a collective of likeminded companies and individuals working to create a vibrant arts scene in Bath and beyond Bath Arts Collective Brief Description of Organisation A CIC that seeks to drive, develop and contribute to a varied and vibrant arts and culture scene across BANES Visit WebSite

FareShare South West Brief Description of Organisation FareShare South West rescues high-quality food from the food industry and shares it with charities and schools across the south west, turning an environmental problem into lasting social good. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation Right now, over a million people from Gloucestershire to Cornwall are going to bed hungry while tonnes of good nutritious food are thrown away. At FareShare South West, we join the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local people the opportunity to thrive. FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with national charity FareShare who support us with food, projects and raising awareness of food justice for all. Fighting hunger | Tackling food waste - Fareshare South West FareShare South West Brief Description of Organisation FareShare South West rescues high-quality food from the food industry and shares it with charities and schools across the south west, turning an environmental problem into lasting social good. Visit WebSite

Blue Coat School Foundation Brief Description of Organisation Grant giving organisation sent up to benefit individuals who have attended CofE VS schools in the area of benefit and the schools in the area as well as considering supporting capital projects of the schools. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The BCSF was set up to benefit/provide: the area covered by the City of Bath together with the parishes of Bathampton, Batheaston, Charlcombe, Claverton, Combe Hay, Englishcombe, Kelston, Monkton Combe, Newton St Loe, South Stoke and Swainswick; the special benefits of any kind not normally provided by the local education authority for any Church of England Voluntary School in the area as agreed between the Trustees and the Governors of the schools concerned; and promotion of education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25 who have at any time attended a CofE VS in the area of benefit and who are in need of financial assistance and in particular of the two areas below. In awarding such persons scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, maintenance allowances of grants tenable at any school, university, college of education or other institution of further education approved by the Trustees; and In providing financial assistance, outfits, clothing, tools, instruments or books to assist such persons to pursue their education (including music and the arts), to undertake travel in further of, or to prepare for or enter a profession, trade, occupation or service on leaving school, university, or other education establishment. Blue Coat School Foundation doesn't have a website. Email nfox@thrings.com to find out more. Blue Coat School Foundation Brief Description of Organisation Grant giving organisation sent up to benefit individuals who have attended CofE VS schools in the area of benefit and the schools in the area as well as considering supporting capital projects of the schools. Visit WebSite

Bath Abbey Brief Description of Organisation Located in the heart of the city, Bath Abbey is the iconic centre of Christian worship among over fifty churches in the city and surrounding villages. The Abbey has a congregation of over 400 and plays an important civic role in the city as well as welcoming up to 500,000 visitors a year. Visit Website Full Description of Organisation The Abbey heritage goes back to its foundation as a medieval monastery. The traditions of Christian hospitality, worship and service have been maintained across over 1300 years. Recent developments of the Abbey’s buildings have created facilities which are welcoming, accessible, warm and flexible. The Abbey has a formal education programme working in partnership with local schools and Christian families who worship at the Abbey and an informal education programme working with visiting families and young people. The Abbey’s five choirs welcome all ages and are the backbone of the choral music which is the mainstay of the Abbey’s worship and concert programme. A purpose built song school provides a base for the Abbey’s choirs and visiting choirs. Over 300 volunteers work at the Abbey, from provision of support to Sunday services to stewarding on the floor of the Abbey during visiting hours, there are always new opportunities opening up. The Abbey is pleased to work with partner organisations in the city who share a common vision for serving those who are disadvantaged, for education and learning, for marking significant moments in the city’s life and for prayer and worship. Visit www.bathabbey.org for further details. Bath Abbey Brief Description of Organisation Located in the heart of the city, Bath Abbey is the iconic centre of Christian worship among over fifty churches in the city and surrounding villages. The Abbey has a congregation of over 400 and plays an important civic role in the city as well as welcoming up to 500,000 visitors a year. Visit WebSite