Our Partner
QUARTET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Quartet Community Foundation is the local community foundation for the West of England helping drive lasting positive change in our communities. They cover Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, helping people and businesses in those places to create impact through grants, pro bono support and connecting local giving with local need.
Over the past 40 years, Quartet has significantly grown giving in our region and respond to the needs that charities face daily.
Over 40 years, Quartet have:
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Distributed Grants
made over £80 million in grants in our region
02
Grown philanthropy
supported over 350 philanthropists, be they businesses, families, statutory bodies or individuals, with their giving
03
Inspired connection
created over 600 volunteering hours
04
Built resilience
created a permanent and long-term resource through their endowment (at £65 million today) to support our region now and in the future.
Why it matters
Local charities are the backbone of our communities, providing a wide range of services to people in need of support. From addressing food poverty and supporting those experiencing homelessness, to meeting the rising demand for mental health support and combating loneliness, the impact of local charities is vast. However, in recent years they have faced a triple challenge: rising demands, increasing costs, and reduced funding.
80% of voluntary organisations are small or micro, with annual incomes under £100,000, yet they receive just 3.6% of the sector’s total funding. They need support now more than ever.
“For 40 years, we have witnessed the power of philanthropy to transform local lives. We’re here to help people to give back, to support place based giving, and to inspire and connect our generous philanthropists with charities doing vital work so that people in our region can lead full lives.”
Anna Smith, CEO, Quartet Community Foundation