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 isContinue 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 inContinue 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 HighContinue 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. IContinue 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 atContinue 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.
High Street Grants, update and impact
In spring 2025, Knowle West Alliance offered High Street Grants, funded by RCKa Architects, working with Bristol City Council, as part of their social value investment, towards the Transforming Filwood Broadway project. RCKa Architects were appointed by Bristol City Council to bring forward a planning application to re-build housing and shops across 4-16 Filwood Broadway.Continue reading "High Street Grants, update and impact"
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 youContinue 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 togetherContinue reading "KWA end of 2025 update"
Job: KWA is seeking a Director
After a successful first five years, Knowle West Alliance has recently secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund for the next three years. Now is an exciting moment to join the team and make a real impact in the community. If you are passionate about Knowle West, community cohesion, resident-led change-making, food justice andContinue reading "Job: KWA is seeking a Director"
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