Our Charity and Community Support
Over the years, we’ve supported a range of local and national charities and community groups, raising money through fundraising and providing pro-bono legal services.
We’ve baked cakes, jumped out of aeroplanes and even walked across hot coals for our charities. Our staff, led by our volunteer charity committee, raise thousands of pounds every year, and we’re proud of our fundraising achievements.
Our charity of the year
We are proud to support BRACE Dementia Research as our charity of the year for 2026/2027.
BRACE was founded almost 40 years ago with donations funding world-class clinical and laboratory research into Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It has seven research institutions in England and Wales.
Previous charities of the year:
- Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.)
- St Peter’s Hospice
- Jessie May
- 1625 Independent People
- Bristol Mind
- The Grand Appeal
- Bristol Dementia Action Alliance
- Macmillan Cancer
- The Grateful Society
- One25
- The Julian Trust Night Shelter
- Royal Marsden Hospital
The Barcan and Kirby Community Fund
As part of our ongoing partnerships with the local communities around our offices, we are pleased to announce the Barcan and Kirby Community Fund. The fund aims to provide local organisations with funding for community projects based in the postcodes around our offices: BS1, BS3, BS7, BS15 and BS35.
Funding of up to £1,000 per postcode is available for an individual or local not-for-profit organisation that aims to better the community around them. Examples include local community groups/centres, drama and the arts, and events.
The successful applicants for our 2026 funding were:
Ablaze is a local, independent charity working across the West of England region to tackle inequality of opportunity for young people.
Bristol Daddin’ is a monthly Saturday morning children’s (0-5) playgroup in Bristol.
FareShare South West rescue quality surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and share it with charities and schools to bring health, dignity and joy to people from Gloucestershire to Cornwall.
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust (BS7)
Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust is a community hub for Lockleaze – a large estate mainly built in the 1950s and 60s, which now ranks as the fourth most diverse ward in Bristol.
Jessie May provide specialist nursing care, at home, for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
The Music Train provides live music during the day and welcomes people with learning disabilities and difficulties, disabled people, people living with dementia, autistic people, those experiencing mental health challenges, and anyone seeking connection in a safe, welcoming space.
Brain Tumour Support provides life-changing emotional and practical help for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, patients, families, friends and carers, from the moment of diagnosis and for as long as support is needed.
Inspire Arts Trust was formed in 2004 with the aim of releasing new creatives and inspiring fresh creativity. They run a bursary scheme to help local children in the community access performing arts classes who may otherwise not be able to attend due to financial or difficult circumstances.
How to apply for community funding
Applications for 2026 funding have closed. Applications for 2027 funding will open next spring.