Some exciting developments are blossoming in South Bristol! Over the last six months, ten projects across the area were awarded grants to improve parks in a way that supports people and nature

Enabled by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Bristol City Council, we had a funding pot of £6,000 available and dedicated to supporting a number of community projects in the local area. Each project could apply for anywhere between £250-£750 to contribute in some way to the wonderful work they are doing to promote health and wellbeing, access and inclusion, and the nature and biodiversity within South Bristol's parks.

The grantees

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We had the pleasure of granting the funding to the following projects:

  • Dundry and Hartcliffe Wildlife Conservation Group (DHWC)
  • Glyn Vale Heros c/o Northern Slopes Initiative
  • Friends of Hartcliffe Millenium Green
  • Manor Woods Valley Group
  • Friends of Cottle Road Park
  • Friends of Withywood Park
  • Friends of Wilmott Park
  • Spacemakers
  • Steppin Sisters
  • We Are More Afterschool Club

What they're doing

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Each of these projects are making a significant impact in their own way within their local parks and communities. Here is what these funds will be contributing towards:

  • Equipment and tools to monitor wildlife, such as bats and moths in the area
  • Resources and equipment for pond development
  • Bat and Bird box building kits
  • Events aimed at teenagers in the local community
  • Forest school equipment and resources
  • Walking route markings
  • Gardening tools and equipment
  • Plant bulbs and wildflower seeds to improve biodiversity
  • Delivery of nature walks aimed at tackling loneliness
  • Opening up a spring to enhance local biodiversity
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With such a great range of different initiatives, and lots to celebrate, we are looking forward to seeing the positive impact these projects will have on South Bristol's parks and communities over the next few months and beyond.

Watch this space!

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