In 2023 members have voted against nominating a charity for the year.    The WI is, in itself, a charity and following covid we need to replenish our funds to continue providing a diverse and interesting programme for our members.   We will run one-off charity events over the year for local charities, nominated by our members.

Nominated Charity 2022

This year’s charity is The Square Food Foundation.  http://www.squarefoodfoundation.co.uk/

Our members will make a decision on who we choose to fundraise for in 2023 at our February meeting.

Nominated Charity 2019

1925 Independent People

1625 Independent PeopleThis year’s charity was 1625 Independent People.

1625 Independent People is a charity that supports young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

We donated over £800 to this charity through our charitable fundraising in 2019.

Nominated Charity 2018

LinkAge NetworkLinkAge Network

LinkAge Network was our nominated charity in 2018

LinkAge Network is a Bristol-based charity which is tackling the causes of loneliness and social isolation in people aged 55+ across the West of England.

We donated all our charitable fundraising to this charity in 2018.

Nominated Charity 2017

The HiveThe Hive

This year’s charity was The Hive.

Who support adults with disabilities and/or autism across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to become more independent and lead great lives.

We donated all our charitable fundraising to this charity in 2017.

Nominated Charity 2016

Carers Support Centre

cropped-csc-banner-oct23This year’s charity is the Bristol and South Gloucestershire Carers Support Centre.

Carers Support Centre provides support, information and advice to carers of any age living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

We aim to donate all of our general charitable fundraising to this charity in 2016.

Nominated Charity 2015

Mothers for Mothers

Mothers for Mothers

Mothers for Mothers are a postnatal depression support group who offer support, advice, information and most of all a listening ear for mothers in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset areas: www.mothersformothers.co.uk

In 2015 we had various fundraising events including, a quiz night, cake sales and a skydive; and were able to donate a total £1000 to Mothers for Mothers.