Join Voscur and friends for Unlocking Social Enterprise Opportunities 2025. This free event will inspire and equip you with the tools and knowledge to take your charity or CIC to the next level on your social enterprise journey.

You will be joined by expert speakers from local community organisations, who will be hosting workshops on a range of topics, as well as stalls from local agencies, time for networking and information on social investment opportunities.

Schedule
9.15 – 9.30 Arrival & refreshments
9:30 – 9:45 Welcome
9.45 – 10.30 Workshop 1 & 2
10.30 – 11.00 Networking & refreshments
11.00 – 11:30 Presentation
11.30 – 12.15 Workshop 3 & 4
12.15 – 13.00 Reflections, networking & close
13.00 – 14.00 Optional lunch (see below)

Part TED talk, part history lecture, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session… Come and share in these tales as they have been shared for generations.

See here for more information and frequently asked questions page.

Part TED talk, part history lecture, part folk club sing-a-long, part storytelling session… Come and share in these tales as they have been shared for generations.

See here for more information and frequently asked questions page.

Explore a vibrant selection of stalls from local organisations, makers, and artists who support, uplift, and advocate for the trans community.

Throughout the day, you can take part in a programme of workshops and talks designed to educate, empower, and bring people together.

Trans Pride Bristol celebrates the diversity of transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender‑non-conforming people in our city. The Community Day is an open, welcoming space for connection, learning, and celebration, a chance to stand together, share experiences, and highlight the strength and brilliance of Bristol’s trans communities.

For more information about the day visit Trans Pride Bristol's website here.

• Ever wondered how a quantum particle moves, or how a dancer might move to express it?
• Ever pondered what kind of technology we are really likely to get out of quantum physics and what place there might be for you in achieving that?
• Ever tried to imagine what you’d look like if you could see yourself made up of quantum particles?
• Got a burning question about quantum phenomena you would love to ask an expert working in quantum science and technology?
• Or would you rather see an artist put it to you in different terms?

To celebrate the UNESCO International Year of Quantum Science and Technology and mark World Quantum Day, we invite you to join for a day of all things quantum in science, technology, art and dance.

The day includes talks, a panel discussion, workshops, an exhibition including all sorts from interactive quantum art to careers information and quantum inspired dance theatre. With representatives from the University of Bristol’s research community, the quantum industry, and arts and culture this is the place to really discover quantum.

Lucy Hawthorne is the facilitator for this session. Lucy’s friendly and engaging style will guide you through meaningful conversations, making sure everyone feels included and has a chance to share their ideas.

In true unconference style, there will be no set agenda beforehand—you shape the conversations. Whether you’re passionate about solving societal challenges through digital innovation or keen to share your ideas on the intersection of tech and social good, this is the space for open, peer-led discussions. Bring your topics, share your experiences, and learn from others in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. For more information please see here.

Key areas of exploration may include:

• Ethical use of AI and emerging technologies
• Building tech solutions for sustainability
• Community-driven digital innovation
• Tackling digital inequality
• Tech’s role in addressing climate change
• And much more, based on your contributions

Everyone is welcome. Tech4Good South West particularly welcome curious charities, non profits, social enterprises and of course the tech sector. No matter your level of expertise or background, whether you’re a tech expert or just curious about how technology can positively impact society, all are welcome. This is your chance to connect, co-create, and inspire one another in a community dedicated to making tech work for good.

Talks include looking at the changing nature of marriage photo @ Khali Ackford

2018 Talk Series

Programmed as part of our Heart & Soul heritage project we will be welcoming national and international speakers to our evening talks, devised in collaboration with Bristol's Architecture Centre and the University of West England (UWE).

The series looks at the challenges and achievements of transforming and preserving historic buildings.

Speakers include: renown Architect Tim Rolands (20 March), known for his development of Jacksons Lane Arts Centre, who will share his unique perspective on transforming historic buildings; Mexican Architect and UWE Senior Lecturer Fidel Meraz (27 Feb) will share his experience of the challenges and successes of transforming a range of disused churches into community hubs; Marcus Hammond, curator of Linconshire's arts centre Slumgothic x-church (17 April) who will draw upon personal experience to explore how 'unfinished' spaces attract new audiences.

Not all transformations end in success, former Drum Art Centre employee Mukhtar Dar, will consider the rise and fall of the Drum (Birmingham) in his talk The Life & Death of an Arts Centre (1 May)

Prof. Brian Heaphy will explore the diversity of marital union in Britain today in his talk From Weddings To Civil Partnerships (29 May) and UWE's Senior Lecturer in Planning Dr Katie McClymont (19 June) will consider how historic buildings, particularly former churches, are now used as sites of secular worship and as community hubs.

Vanguard of Gentrification (10 July) draws together a panel of commentators to explore one of the most contentious and relevant issues in Bristol today. We will close the series of talks with a panel of Trinity's former and current management members, who will discuss the pitfalls and successes of Reconstructing Trinity from Disrepair to Glory (31 July)

Find out more about the talks and how to reserve your free place here and read Heritage intern Tess' notes on our Tuesday talk series.

About the project

Heart and Soul: Trinity in the Community is a celebration of big life events at Trinity. Throughout 2018 there will workshops, talks and heritage activities for all ages. The project runs along side our most recent capital works and has been made possible with the help of these funders.

You can find out more about Heart and Soul: Trinity in the Community here, including how to get involved and how to contribute archive material here.

Thanks to the support of our funders all events in our Heart & Soul project are free. We suggest donation of £2 that will go directly back into Trinity's charitable work.

Help us secure Trinity's past, present and future

Fidel Meraz delivers his talk about re-using historic buildings. Image credit @Khali Photography

Our Heart & Soul project celebrated people's major life events at Trinity and ran alongside our current building conservation works. As part of the project we wanted to explore further the challenges and achievements of transforming and preserving historic buildings. The project included a series of talks, inviting both national and international speakers to share their knowledge and experience on the positives and pitfalls of re-imaging historic buildings.

Speaking from an architecture perspective about how a space can be adapted to better serve the community, Trinity Trustee and UWE Senior Lecturer Fidel Meraz delivered the first talk of this programme, and talked about buildings around the world where the function has changed over time, Feb 27 2018...

Most churches were originally built to hold a service once a week - by giving them a second life, the building accommodates for a far larger audience.

What was really compelling about Fidel’s talk was that he spoke in metaphors of the human life, about the way buildings are born as beautiful and well attended sacred buildings, then decline over time until finally they are not active. He used the example that when an elderly person struggles to walk, we give them crutches, and this is also the way he likes elderly buildings to be treated.

An interesting point was made that most churches were originally built to hold a service once a week, therefore in some cases by giving them a second life, the building accommodates for a far larger audience.

When we approach a church we have a predetermined view of what will be inside, Meraz explained, so it is exciting to be surprised by what we find. In Asturias, Spain, the Santa Barbara Church was abandoned and crumbling until the community took action. They raised money and with sponsorship from Red Bull too, it was converted into a vibrantly colourful indoor skate park.

Through time the architectural intention has changed from a place of worship to a space of activity, but the purpose of the building as a space to serve the community remains. He compared the Santa Barbara Church with the Trinity Centre because in both cases what you find on the inside is unexpected and fun.

A lively discussion began after Fidel's talk around Old Market and gentrification. Image credit @Khali Photography

From Fidel’s talk I learned that the world is full amazing ideas of how to reuse spaces. Tess Sieling, project intern

After the talk, Edson Burton invited a discussion between the audience and Meraz, in which the future of the Trinity Centre, Old Market and Bristol were spoken about. Concerns were voiced about the gentrification of Old Market area, which highlights the role the Trinity Centre plays in serving communities.

There is a sense that it is now in a crucial era where the Trinity Centre’s responsibility is to remain accessible to all communities without judgement and, from, Fidel’s talk I learned that the world is full amazing ideas of how to reuse spaces.

This write up was by Tess Sieling, who was the project intern on the Heart & Soul heritage project. The talk was part of a series exploring the challenges and achievements of transforming and preserving historic buildings and was programmed in collaboration with Bristol's Architecture Centre and the University of West England (UWE).

How to get involved

Click here to sign the Hotwells and Cliftonwood petition to Save Jacobs Wells Baths

Further reading

Read more from our Heart & Soul talk series - Father Paul, - Dr Katie McClymont, and A Million Bricks of Love.

Read more about the Save Jacobs Wells Campaign here.

Following the film, a panel discussion will explore the issues of identity, inclusion and belonging in future cities.

This is part of a series of events with key partner organisations across the city to stimulate a discussion about civic and political participation.

The schedule for the evening will be:

Event chair: Rob Mitchell (Firstborn Studios CIC)

5.30 - 6.00pm Registration & Can Do Bristol networking

6.00 - 6:45pm Welcome, introductions and screening of '#ThereISBlackInTheUnionJack’ film

6:45 - 8.15pm Q&A with panel of local speakers

• Cllr Afzal Shah, Bristol City Council
• Abdul Ahmed, Bristol Somali Forum
• Lawrence Hoo, Poet & Local activist
• Emma Harvey, Trinity Community Arts
• Sado Jirde, BSWN

8.15pm - 8.30pm Final remarks and close of event

This is a FREE event happening at 3 different venues across Bristol, you will need to register using the ticket link on the left hand side to attend. Please ensure you choose the event happening on 12th March for the screening at the Trinity Centre.

BSWN is regional BAME Infrastructure organisation supporting BAME community organisations across the South West. As we’re approaching the upcoming mayoral & local elections, BSWN (Black South West Network) is planning a series of events with key partner organisations across the city; Inner city, Knowle West and Southmead, about Race, Class and Politics, to stimulate a discussion about civic and political participation within under-represented communities in decision making processes.

• What should politics look like if it actually worked for ordinary people?
• How will we build the kind of politics we deserve, together?
• What does Your Party’s soon-to-be elected Central Executive leadership model mean for you and your community?

Join Zarah Sultana, Your Party MP, Candi Williams and Mark Gage, Your Party South West Central Executive candidate, and Councillor Grace Lewis for an open and honest conversation about why politics needs to be done differently, why collective leadership and branch power matter, and how we can build something better together.

They’ll talk about what Your Party is doing about this, why community and branches are essential, and how ordinary people can shape a political movement rooted in real life.

There will be plenty of time for questions, discussion, and hearing from you about what matters most in your life and your community.

Whether you’re not that into politics, politically curious, already a Your Party member, or a long-standing socialist, you are welcome.

This is a space to listen, share, question and build together.

Submit a question here and for more information on the event visit here.

We know many residents are concerned about safety on the path and we will be sharing news of the new campaign to share, respect and enjoy the path for all - the One Path Initiative.

The meeting will finish at 7.30pm and we will take a torch-lit walk along the path, finishing up with free hot chocolate. Hope you can join us!

They will explore how mysticism and the occult has influenced man's perception of reality and his own consciousness. It is a space to be curious about the role of intention in the realms of magic, for example the Tarot, and the role of intention when it comes to tripping or psychedelic ceremony. It is the chance to discuss how the various mystical routes, throughout history, have allowed us to alter and distort our perception of reality and expand our awareness and understanding of the universe.

Book your tickets here: https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events/psychedelic-series-bristol-tarot-tue-24th-apr-2018-252

Ticket prices are on a sliding scale:
- £8 concessions
- £10 standard
- £12 higher income

PLEASE NOTE: The Trinity Centre is hired by 3rd Party groups. The views expressed during events run by 3rd party hirers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the organisation.

Welcome UWE professor and researcher, Dr Fidel Meraz and Canadian artist, Jonathan Luckhurst, whilst they explore architecture as not only a built space, but as an arena for reimagining more sustainable and inclusive futures.

Jonathan Luckhurst will present Proposals for Reimagined Futures, his current body of work that draws on deep time ecological strategies to suggest how both humans and the Earth might respond to the current environmental crisis. Whilst, Dr Fidel Meraz, will highlight Bristol's local architectural context through his photography and research surrounding the Trinity Art Centre's new location to be housed in the historic Jacob Wells Baths building.

For full artist bios, please click here

Two 20-minute artist presentations will be followed by a live Q&A. The evening concludes with an opportunity to exchange ideas and make new connections.

About Phylum:
Phylum Artist Talks presents artists and designers working at the intersection of ecology, sustainability and social practice. Creatives today play a vital role in bridging the gap between research and positive action. Taking place in Bristol, their programme brings together established and emerging artists to share future-facing projects and explore the most pressing issues of our time.

Submissions:
Phylum is dedicated to including perspectives from as many diverse voices as possible. To register your interest in participating in a future talk, please email Alison here.

Artist presentations will be followed by a live Q&A and time for conversation and connection. More information on Phylum and the presenting artists is available here.

About Phylum
Phylum Artist Talks presents artists and designers working at the intersection of ecology, sustainability and social practice. Creatives today play a vital role in bridging the gap between research and positive action. Taking place in Bristol, our programme brings together established and emerging artists to share future-facing projects and explore the most pressing issues of our time.

Dancer, actor Oscar Anderson is a force of nature in Bristol’s dance scene. Many will know Oscar for his high energy, highly elegant jazz dance performances as part of Bristol’s award-winning dance troupe the Floor Technicians. Others for his much-loved jazz dance classes at Bristol Dance Centre amongst other venues. He is also the longest serving actor in the BBC flagship drama Casualty.

Oscar Anderson in conversation is part of Art of the Possible a series of activities delivered by the Trinity Centre Bristol as part of the restoration of Jacob Wells dance centre.

To register your interest, email info@trinitybristol.org.uk