In 2020 we completed our first funding round, raising and distributing £6,350 to seven grassroots groups. This was a trial to see if it worked in Bristol and if there was a need for it here. We wondered if there were enough small, community-led groups in Bristol that needed funding - and we’ve learned there … Continue reading Round up of Round 6

We are facing difficult times, with ongoing threats against our communities (eg racist riots, proposed cuts to disability benefits, Supreme Court ruling on gender identity..) We felt the best way we can help is to set up a Community Response Fund to support communities responding to these events. Often it's the people most affected who spring into action … Continue reading NEW Community Response Fund

Our activities in 2024 were guided by what we heard from groups during a meeting we held In November 2023, where we explored their needs and what we could do that is most useful to support them (see more). The main support they wanted was more funding given on trust and without restrictions, which can … Continue reading What we got up to in 2024

We ran our 6th round at the end of 2024. We received 37 eligible applications. The average income of the funded groups is just £1,900 per year. We raised £26,472 – 20 groups received the full amount they asked for (mostly £1,000 but a couple of £500) and the balance was shared between the remaining … Continue reading Round 6 funded groups

We're fundraising to support more grassroots community groups in Bristol! With the cost of living crisis and cuts in services more people are having to step up to support those around them and push for change. We support these grassroots groups and activists because this is the work that really matters and makes a difference … Continue reading Getting money to people who can make a difference

What an amazing evening we had on Thursday! So much thanks to everyone who came and made it such a special event ❤️ The groups we support are made up of the most generous, passionate and determined people - where would we be without them? It was amazing to hear the loud applause and appreciation … Continue reading From the Ground Up

Earlier this year, David Clarke, a 34 year old researcher in Liverpool, asked 12 strangers to decide how his £100,000 inheritance could be used to support the local community. Now Bristol activists are looking for their own David Clarke to repeat the experiment, and inviting people to come to an event on 20 June to … Continue reading Press release: Inequality activists looking for £100,000 donor for unique experiment

Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square (Surrey Street) Thursday 20th June, 7pm. Book tickets From the Ground Up - a showcase of grassroots community action in Bristol and a call for supportorganised by Bristol Redistro In Bristol there are countless community organisers and activists working hard on the ground to support, uplift and fight for the people … Continue reading From the Ground Up – a showcase of grassroots community action

And how can we meet those needs? On 4 November we had a meeting and lunch with some of our funded groups to have a chance to catch up with each other and also to think a little about what they need and how Redistro can better support them. It was a really lovely meet … Continue reading What do grassroots groups need?