Quartet Community Foundation

About us We’ve been connecting local generosity with local needs to create lasting change across the West of England for over three decades. Offering philanthropy advice and guidance to individuals, families, charitable trusts, and businesses, we collaborate closely with our donors to help them achieve their charitable aims and work with charities to ensure that funding reaches those most in need. Our funding supports local charitable groups across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. What we do We listen… We listen to and visit local charities to understand where the need is greatest. We understand… We work closely with our fund holders to understand and meet their charitable aims. We help… We direct funding to local charities who support some of the most disadvantaged communities in our region. We do more than fund… We connect skilled volunteers to charities needing their expertise. 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.