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Quartet Community Foundation for the West of England

Find out more about the work of Quartet Community Foundation in a short film.

As one of the oldest and most successful community foundations in the UK, we have the expertise and local knowledge to help donors support the local causes and charities they care about and make an impact through their giving.

We identify issues of importance to our donors and award grants on their behalf to community charities and voluntary groups making a real difference to people’s lives across the West of England.

Find out more about giving and applying for grants through our community foundation.

Latest News


	We currently have two vacancies for Trustees
We aim to achieve a balanced and diverse Board, with a mix of skills, interests, experience and contacts. Trustees normally live or work in the Community Foundation's area of benefit (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire).....more

We welcome our new Chair and CEO

Stephen Parsons, Chair and Deb Appleby, CEO Deb Appleby has been appointed by Trustees as our new Chief Executive and she took up her position on 12 July 2010. Her appointment coincides with the arrival of our new Chair of Trustees, Stephen Parsons, who started in his new role on 1 July 2010.

Deb had been Head of Policy and Performance at Dorset County Council since 2005. She spent her early career in Bristol as a chartered accountant before moving to run Bristol Common Purpose and chairing Barton Hill Settlement. ....more


	Bristol Legacy Commission Grants Programme
Grants available for activities to help reduce inequalities for BME communities under the following themes 1. Reducing inequalities for communities disadvantaged by ethnicity or class 2. Increase ethnic minority power and participation in public life 3. Grow a historically accurate, strong and inclusive Bristol narrative promoting “togetherness” ....more


	May Gurney Fund Grants Programme
Small grant available for activities that aim is to improve opportunities in terms of education, self-help, health and wellbeing as well as supporting local environment issues. ....more


	'From Philosophy on the Prairies to Picassos and Philanthropy'
Watch a video of our Annual Lecture given by Dr Frederick Mulder, who provided an entertaining and thought-provoking take on his own experience as a philanthropist at this event held in May at Clifton College ....more


	Grants for community groups in Norton Radstock
Grants of up to £1,000 are available for community groups in the Norton Radstock area that are looking to fund new projects or keep existing ones running. ....more


	Office space available in central Bristol
Located in central Bristol this quality office accommodation is available to let in Royal Oak House, a building owned by Quartet Community Foundation ....more


	A new report focusing on young people
The report, published on 27th January 2010, and commissioned by Quartet Community Foundation, focuses on the need to support vulnerable young people in the major transitions in their lives. You can download a copy or contact the office on 0117 9897700, info@quartetcf.org.uk to request a hard copy. ....more


	Make your donation go further
Right now, you can increase the value of your donation or pledge by 50% by donating to the Grassroots Endowment Challenge... for more see here


	Change to Grassroots application criteria
In order to make these grants available to a wider range of projects, Grassroots Grants are now being offered to groups with an evidenced income of less than £30,000 per year. Apply here


	Recently awarded grants
See what grants Quartet awarded in June 2010

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	Quartet's Annual Review 2008/2009 is out now. Read more

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