From the Ground Up - a showcase of grassroots community action in Bristol and a call for support
organised by Bristol Redistro

Join us to celebrate and support grassroots community groups in Bristol. There will be a panel discussion plus performances - poetry and dance themed around empowerment and identity from Rebel Girls Club, an acoustic set from Monica of Moonfest featuring songs on social and political topics, and a celebration of Afrikan culture with drumming from Afidance.

There will be light food a chance to chat to several groups you may not have crossed paths with before. Come find out how you can help!

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In Bristol there are countless community organisers and activists working hard on the ground to support, uplift and fight for the people around them. These are people who have seen a need in their community and stepped up to meet that need because no one else will. Unpaid and with few resources, it’s tough work - but it’s the work that really counts because it comes from those who know what people need because they are those people.

Whilst a small amount goes a long way, even small amounts can be difficult to find. In the meantime, there are many people in Bristol who are in a position to donate amounts of money that would be life changing for these groups.

Bristol Redistro raises money from those who have more than they need and redistributes it to groups that are often unseen and overlooked by donors and funders. Projects supported so far include: trans+ healthcare, reducing isolation of migrants and refugees, educational support for young people of African and Caribbean descent, healing support for sexual abuse survivors, community gardens, sex worker rights, police monitoring, walking and climbing groups for people of colour and support for people with sickle cell anaemia. We believe the people doing the work are the experts, so they’re the ones who decide where our funding goes.

The evening will include a panel discussion, performances and a chance to chat with groups over food. You will hear directly from grassroots groups about the challenges they face to access the support they need. They'll also share their important work with you through a showcase. This event will give you the opportunity to find out how you can support grassroots groups in Bristol, whether through your time, donations or access to other resources. We hope you'll join us and invite some friends too! 

Some groups attending the event include:

SLEEC is a survivor-run organisation that changes conversations, supports survivors and dismantles the roots of male violence

AFIDANCE celebrates the rich cultural heritage of traditional Afrikan dance and drumming through classes that inspire hope, improves health, brings confidence and promotes wellbeing

Sadaga Group is a community group of Arabic-speaking women in Bristol which aims to reduce social isolation and to support women from Black and minoritised communities

Moonfest is a multi-arts festival celebrating East & South East Asian (ESEA) creativity, cultures and heritages and aiming to bring more ESEA representation to the events scene in Bristol

Avon Indian Community Association is a platform for promoting social cohesiveness within the current and new generations of people of Indian origin and the wider community

Pride of Ruth & Mount Horeb are Black led fraternal organisations based in Bristol which aim to promote health and well being within the Elders and young people in the community.

Rebel Girls Club is an extraordinary space for anyone who identifies as a woman to come share, learn, connect, grow and be supported without judgement

Nextgen Circle was founded by Hamsa Hassan at the age of 23, Nextgen Circle uses football as a tool to empower young people from minoritised backgrounds.

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See a list of groups we’ve supported here: https://bristolredistro.net/funded-groups/

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