Are you looking for ways to connect people of different cultures and faiths to tackle prejudice and build understanding? Would you like to be part of creating welcoming spaces for those seeking sanctuary? Do you want to help tackle prejudice and enabling friendship and understanding in our city?
We take pride in developing partnerships with businesses who truly want to make a difference. Partner with us today to build kinder, fairer and more welcoming communities in Bristol.
How can your business get involved?
Corporate Volunteering
Volunteer with us by walking alongside people seeking sanctuary. Help others practise their English and feel welcome in Bristol, while spending time in nature and expanding your networks.
Business Membership
Join the community of businesses who are investing in their local community, while benefitting from great perks for their staff.
Charity of the Year
Choose Bridges as your ‘Charity of the Year’ and engage your team in fundraising, to connect more people from different backgrounds and welcome people seeking sanctuary in Bristol.
Corporate Volunteering
We currently offer corporate volunteering on our Walk With Me project. If you’re looking for time out of the office with your colleagues whilst making a difference, here’s everything you need to know:
Walk With Me
Walk with Me provides an opportunity for people seeking sanctuary, including refugees and asylum seekers, to meet local people, walk in green spaces and practise their spoken English. The walks take place up to 3 times a month and usually last for a half day with an average of 52 participants. We walk in a range of locations across Bristol and surrounding areas including local parks, nature reserves, Chew Valley lake, SS Great Britain, National Trust properties and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Training
At least one person from your group needs to attend our volunteer training before you can join a walk. Training takes place every 6 weeks in person at Easton Family Centre, BS5 0SQ. Please let us know if it is difficult for you to attend and we can arrange an online training session at your convenience.
Benefits for You
- Help people seeking sanctuary practise their English and feel welcome in our city
- Enjoy spending time with colleagues outside of the office
- Meet new people and expand your networks
- Spend time in nature with physical and mental health benefits of walking
Corporate volunteering £50 per person
Get in touch
Please email info@bridgesforcommunities.com to find out more
Business Membership
Your business can make a difference, helping to build kinder, fairer and more welcoming communities in Bristol.
From freelancers and small businesses to larger organisations, every single business in Bristol has the power to make a difference.
Tier 1 – £500 annual donation
Your membership will include:
- One language taster session for up to 20 staff
- 50% off 8 week group language course (for all staff)
- 10 free tickets to one of our Peace Feast events with live music, food and guest speakers
- Bridges for Communities stickers and pens
- Your Business name and logo on our website, with a link to your website.
Tier 2 – £1,000 annual donation
- Free 8 week language course for 6 people studying the same language (Arabic, Dari, Somali, Farsi)
- 20 free tickets to a Peace Feast.
- Bridges for Communities stickers and pens
- Personalised Thank You video from the team
- Your Business name and logo on our website, with a link to your website.
Get in touch
Please email info@bridgesforcommunities.com to find out more
Charity of the Year
Inspire your team and choose Bridges for Communities as your charity of the year.
Fundraising with your team is a fantastic way to engage and motivate your staff. Whether it’s through cake sales, sporting events or quizzes, fundraising can be energising and fun.
Members of our team are always happy to come along to team meetings (online or in person) to share stories from our projects and highlight the difference that your support is making. In addition our Communications Manager is available to provide video or photographic content for any resources that you might want to create and to coordinate social media so that we can amplify your fundraising across our networks and reach an even wider audience.
Get in touch
Please email info@bridgesforcommunities.com to find out more