Knowle West Alliance Small Grants Autumn 2026 is open! Apply by: 30/10/2026 5pm Our grants programme is supported by Bristol City Council and RCKa Architects, who have supported the grants programme as part of their work on the redevelopment of Filwood Broadway. Individuals, groups and organisations can apply for up to £500. There is £4,000ContinueContinue reading “Knowle West Alliance Small Grants Autumn 2026 “
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Listening spaces
Safe spaces to listen and be heard Bridges for Communities facilitate face to face spaces, to encourage intentional listening and conversations between people of varying backgrounds, that might include culture, faith, class or political views. “Conversations and narratives on many topics are increasingly polarised, and the art of listening to people we disagree with isContinueContinue reading “Listening spaces”
Job: Opportunities Coordinator
We are looking for an Opportunities Coordinator to help people in Knowle West build skills, confidence and connections, and access opportunities that help them achieve the things that matter to them and their community. This is a people-facing, community-based role that is for the Knowle West community. You will spend much of your time out inContinueContinue reading “Job: Opportunities Coordinator”
Community Connector – Filwood Broadway
We’ve been working with Bristol City Council to ensure community voice and influence in the regeneration of Filwood Broadway. The regeneration project at Filwood Broadway is the latest milestone in a decades-long history of community activism, with many organisations forming to respond to urgent local needs. Read more about Filwood Regeneration here. Filwood Broadway HighContinueContinue reading “Community Connector – Filwood Broadway”
Introducing Ruth
Knowle West Alliance has a new director, Ruth Clinch. Ruth joined KWA in April. She has been busy getting to grips with how the Alliance works. “Hi, I’m Ruth and I’m really excited to join Knowle West Alliance! My background is in Mental Health, Education, and Community Development in the UK, Fiji, and Tanzania. IContinueContinue reading “Introducing Ruth”
Springfield Community Allotment
Springfield Community Allotment is a resident led and community accessible space off Andover Road in Knowle West. We Are More hold the lease for the space and have done since the end of 2024. History In 2022, Knowle West Alliance was successful in its bid to Bristol City Council for the community allotment site atContinueContinue reading “Springfield Community Allotment”
Job: High Street Community Connector
We are looking for a passionate Community Connector to join the Knowle West Alliance and help build relationships on Filwood Broadway High Street by engaging local people, high street businesses and organisations.
Small Grants 2026 are open
Apply by April 13th 2026. Our grants programme is supported by Bristol City Council and RCKa Architects. RCKa Architects support the grants programme as part of their work on the redevelopment of Filwood Broadway. For information about our small grants check our small grants page and our Frequently Asked Questions page. On this page youContinueContinue reading “Small Grants 2026 are open”
KWA end of 2025 update
In October we shared that had been successful in its bid to the National Lottery and shared an update on some KWA team changes. https://knowlewestalliance.co.uk/2025/10/02/a-moment-to-pause-kwa-update/ What has been happening since then? The Founders, senior individuals representing Filwood Community Centre, The Park, KW Health Park and KWMC, have been meeting regularly. The Working Group came togetherContinueContinue reading “KWA end of 2025 update”
Food Network – we’re back!
By Jai Breitnauer After a hiatus of almost a year, it was great to get the Food Network back together at The Park Centre on Wednesday 25th June. The brief was to bring an item of food to share and our team didn’t disappoint. We had a lovely morning tea made up of fruit, IndianContinueContinue reading “Food Network – we’re back!”
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