Help us to protect community spaces
Image credit: Trinity Garden Party, Alastair Brookes
Trinity have joined forces with Eastside Community Trust, Windmill Hill City Farm and 13 other organisations to call for urgent action to protect and enhance Bristol’s shared spaces.
As part of this we are inviting organisations who manage community buildings across Bristol to take part in a survey that will form the foundation of a report on the importance of our city’s community spaces.
This report will build on insights from the 2021 Trinity Community Arts Lettings: A Community Canvas, highlighting the vital role these spaces play in supporting public health, social cohesion, and community wellbeing.
The survey is part of Roots of Resilience: Saving Community Spaces initiative, a city-wide call to action to protect and enhance Bristol’s shared spaces.
These spaces are currently under threat due to various challenges, including council budget cuts and legislation enabling the sale of council properties. Roots of Resilience advocates for urgent measures to safeguard these vital community assets.
Why we’re creating an updated report
The original 2021 report was produced in response to community spaces across the country facing closure due to ongoing council funding crises. Its findings led to Bristol City Council’s one-off £4m Community Resilience Fund, supporting building capital improvements.
Since then, budgetary pressures have worsened, with Bristol City Council estimating a £22m deficit for their 2024/25 budget. This indicates further cuts, increasing the pressure to sell publicly owned assets.
The updated report will aim to provide evidence that supports policy changes and secures long-term investments for the city’s community assets, ensuring their sustainability and accessibility for future generations.
Click here to complete the survey
The deadline for responses is Monday 13 Jan 2025
Share your story:
We’re also looking to meet with people to gather case studies. If you’re interested in featuring in the report, please get in touch at Imogen@trinitybristol.org.uk - we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for your support. If you have any questions or require support with the survey, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Imogen@trinitybristol.org.uk.
