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🎙️Meet the Founder | Ep 4

“A foundation of positive, secure cultural identity.”

That’s what Dionne hopes the next generation of children growing up in transracial adoptive and foster families will have. In this episode, she shares what success looks like for DAWTA CIC, from supporting transracially adopted (TRA) and fostered adults (FA) in their cultural wellbeing to helping culture become woven into family life.

Be part of what comes next.

To join our meet-ups, contact Dionne at Dawtacic@gmail.com.

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We were lucky to be joined by some amazing industry experts from the worlds of soundscape and field recording during our Open Space programme.

@hodgebristol hosted an Ableton masterclass, sharing how he incorporates field recordings he’s captured into his music.

A big thank you to @bristol_bimmuni for partnering with us and letting us use your space!

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Wanted! Community groups and organisations in the Bath & North East Somerset area who are working hard to end fuel poverty and support affordable warmth.

Our community benefit fund is now open for applications until 29th October 1pm. Grants of up to £5,000 are available as our surplus income is given to the BWCE Fund, which is administered by Quartet Community Foundation.

Carbon reduction does not just relate to energy projects; it might also include local food, sustainable transport or waste reduction or indeed any activity that reduces carbon emissions. Typically the Fund receives fewer applications around addressing fuel poverty or affordable warmth - so applications in this area are particularly welcomed.

“Taking action at the local level to tackle the climate emergency has never been more important and it’s always exciting to see new projects coming forward each year. We are very proud of all the local organisations we have funded so far and of the clear community benefit they deliver.

We are aware that fuel poverty is not just a winter issue as our climate changes and would like to see projects that provide, for example, more warm and cool spaces for vulnerable people in the area. We would also welcome projects that help to shift people from oil heating in rural areas to low carbon alternatives.”
— Jane Wildblood, Chair of Trustees for the BWCE Fund

For further information and details of how to apply use this link: quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bath-west-community-energy-fund/

#communityenergy

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🎙️Meet the Founder | Ep 3

“It was really important to provide that space for others like me.”

In this episode, Dionne explains the “why” behind DAWTA: creating a community where transracially adopted (TRA) and fostered adults (FA) can explore culture, identity and connection at their own pace.

Whether you feel deeply connected to your heritage, are just starting to explore it, or feel like you don’t fit anywhere there’s room for you here.

Join us at our next meet-up. Contact Dionne at Dawtacic@gmail.com

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Today marks World Homeless Day, so we’re giving TAP for Bristol a little reintroduction 💙

You might recognise our contactless donation points dotted around Bristol, but do you know what happens when you tap? Every £3 donation helps fund local charities supporting people experiencing homelessness. Together, we’ve raised over £180,000 and supported more than 4,500 people across Bristol.

This is the first in a new series introducing some of the incredible charities supported by TAP for Bristol.

Want to get involved? You can donate at one of our 23 contactless points,via JustGiving, set up Payroll Giving through your workplace, or fundraise yourself.

Work for a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness? Apply for funding through TAP for Bristol.

Find out more about donating or applying for a grant at tapforbristol.org.

#tapforbristol #worldhomelessday #lovebristol

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🎉 Congratulations to the winners of this year's Community Dragons' Den!

It was fantastic to see more than 80 residents come together to celebrate local ideas, hear inspiring pitches, and vote for projects that will make a real difference across Radstock and Westfield.

Thanks to the generosity of the Roper Family Charitable Trust, the funding pot was doubled to £10,000, helping even more community ideas become reality. A huge thank you to our Dragons, Somer Valley Rotary, everyone who pitched, and all the residents who joined us on the night and helped choose the winning projects.

Together, you're helping make Radstock and Westfield even better places to live, work and thrive.

Read the full story and meet all the winners 👉 https://bit.ly/475yd9v Group photo of the winners of Dragons' Den 2026! All holding up their certificates, arms in the air and smiling. Logos of 3SG, Big Local and Dragons' Den in lower right corner.

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🌟 Everybody Dance Now is back! 🌟

Our family dance sessions return this Thursday and run through to February, thanks to funding from Bristol City Council and Quartet Foundation, with partnership support from Filwood Community Centre.

Local families are invited to join us for weekly dance, creative activities and crafts, as we work together towards a special performance for Lunar New Year. ✨

We particularly welcome new families from East and South East Asian communities who would like to get involved and help shape the project.

💛 Free to take part. Everyone welcome.

Come along, have fun, dance, make and connect with other local families!

#EverybodyDanceNow #CommunityArts #FamilyDance
#KnowleWest #Filwood

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🎙️Meet the Founder | Ep 2 What we do

Did you know that DAWTA’s meet-ups are shaped by the community itself?

In this episode, Dionne explains how DAWTA creates spaces for transracially adopted (TRA) and fostered adults (FA) to connect with culture and each other.

If you’re wondering if there’s a space for you, there is. Get in touch at Dawtacic@gmail.com

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MEET LEFT HANDED GIANT

From day one, LHG wanted their business to be more than just making beer. They wanted to be a force for positive change, socially and economically, and to leave this city a little better for having been in it.

Over the years that’s meant carbon reduction commitments, achieving B Corp accreditation, and a steady run of charitable partnerships and contributions. Despite this effort, it wasn’t quite having the difference they dreamed of.

In November 2025, they sat down with @bristolbeerfactory and @quartetcommunity asked “How can we give more? How can we have more impact?”

Discussing BBF’s Brewed to Give initiative highlighted the facts:
- 1 in 4 people access charity services every week
- 60% of charities at risk of reducing or suspending services
- 95% have seen demand for their services significantly increase

Together, they asked how much further real, focused support could go if more than one business was behind it. We Back Bristol is the answer.

1% of LHG’s revenue, pledged as an ongoing commitment to the place that built us. Embedded into their business - not a one-off gesture.

Collectively, WE BACK BRISTOL is on track to donate £200k in year one. That’s a mix of cash, assets and skills, straight into the hands of grassroots organisations doing the work, right here in this city.

“That is the kind of investment we want to be making for Bristol”, says Bruce Gray, LHG Founder, “People Before Profit. Always.”

Imagine if every business in this city gave 1%…

Left Handed Giant Back Bristol. Do you? 🧡

COLLECTIVE IMPACT | 1% FOR COMMUNITY | BUSINESSES GIVING BACK

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🎙️Meet the Founder | Ep 1

Did you know that before we became a CIC, DAWTA was a one-woman musical?

Hear from our founder Dionne on where it all began.

Episode 2 coming soon.

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I know that the people closest to local challenges often have the clearest understanding of what could help address them.

I’ve heard brilliant ideas from grassroots organisations, volunteers, residents and community leaders across Avon and Somerset.

But I have also heard that access to funding can be one of the biggest barriers to turning these ideas into action.

That is why I launched my Community Fund, investing half a million pounds over the next two years to support projects that prevent crime, reduce harm and make communities safer.

This fund is about listening to you, backing local solutions and helping more community-led ideas become reality.

Find out more about the fund via the news link in my bio.

#YouSaidIDid #SaferCommunities

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WE BACK COEXIST COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Cooking over an open fire. Growing food in the community garden. Ending every session with a feast. Yes please!

Meet Coexist Community Kitchen CIC, one of the first 9 WE BACK BRISTOL grantees.

We’ve invested £5,200 to support their weekly sessions at @bristoltrinity community garden where people learn about fresh produce, cook together over the fire, and build connections that last.

Full story coming soon. 👀

COEXIST was backed by @bristolbeerfactory @lefthandedgiantbrewing @teamlove_productions @bianchisfamily @theponychewvalleygarden @emmeline_bristol and @fanatic_hq with support from @quartetcommunity

Pledge your 1% and help back the next round of charities that make Bristol, well, Bristol!

1% CHALLENGE | COLLECTIVE IMPACT | BACKING BRISTOL

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