Social Investment

Though Bristol is a thriving city, in many ways it also experiences some of the most entrenched poverty and inequalities in the UK. Certain communities and ethnicities continue to be systematically excluded from social and economic benefit.

Issues such as homelessness, food poverty, debt support, mental health and refugee support are ones that will not change without increased engagement from the Church community. As individuals and communities of faith, we have an opportunity to be part of that Kingdom generosity that will ultimately bring blessing to all across the Bristol Region.


How you or your church can help

Churches and individuals can work together to support marginalised and excluded groups through longer-term strategy and finances. Below are a list of organisations that help coordinate money, time and resources towards these communities. 


Social Investment Initiatives

  • Bristol & Bath Regional Capital works for regional change through civic-led, commercially-focused and innovative investment. www.bab-rc.uk

  • Bristol Churches City Fund channels donations from individuals, group and churches to financially support growing social needs across region. www.churchescityfund.org

  • City Funds brings businesses, community organisations, funders and the public sector together, to share resources and help address key priorities. www.bristolcityfunds.co.uk

  • Power to Change is an independent charitable trust that supports and develops community businesses in England www.powertochange.org.uk

  • Quartet Community Foundation works with a wide variety of donors to support local frontline charities and voluntary groups through responsive and strategic grants. quartetcf.org.uk

  • Resonance is a social impact investment company that helps social enterprises to raise capital and create impact investment funds, which deliver financial return and targeted social impact. www.resonance.ltd.uk

  • Triodos is a global pioneer of sustainable banking with a mission to make money work for positive social, environmental and cultural change. www.triodos.co.uk


For more information contact Ed Rowberry, edwardrowberry@bab-rc.uk or Ryan Munn, ryanmunn@bab-rc.uk


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