New High Street Grants of up to £1000

*High Street Grants – second round! New deadline 30th April 2025* As part of their social value investment for the regeneration work on Filwood Broadway, RCKa Architects, (who are redeveloping 4-16 Filwood Broadway, the same side as the Old Cinema site) working with Bristol City Council have donated money to the Knowle West Alliance Small GrantsContinue reading "New High Street Grants of up to £1000"

Knowle West Alliance Launches New £3000 Grants for a Safer and Friendlier Community!

We are pleased to launch the Safer and Friendlier Community Grants in collaboration with the Council Community Development Team funded by the Police Crime Commissioner. This is specifically for grassroots action locally that aims to promote a safer and friendlier community in Knowle West.  We welcome applications from local individuals, groups and organisations who haveContinue reading "Knowle West Alliance Launches New £3000 Grants for a Safer and Friendlier Community!"

Equalities Conversations

Knowle West Alliance and Bristol City Council Community Development are facilitating equalities conversations with local residents and organisations. The network of residents and organisations came together after engagement sessions, events and supporting residents who felt isolated and disconnected from their community. From community conversations we have identified: · Some people feel unsafe or unwelcome. · OftenContinue reading "Equalities Conversations"

Statement from Knowle West Alliance Founders

In March 2019 Knowle West Alliance was launched with the aim of building on the strengths of community and organisations to grow positive action in Knowle West. Over this time many activities have happened, grants been given and relationships built. The concept of the Alliance was unique at the time and has been continuously developing overContinue reading "Statement from Knowle West Alliance Founders"

Knowle West now has a brand-new community website 

Your new community website is a place to find out what’s going on in Knowle West. Local family activities, events, groups and organisations. It is a place to share your news and to find the local services and businesses that you need!  We wanted to build a place that welcomes everyone within the Knowle WestContinue reading "Knowle West now has a brand-new community website "

Getting the best new developments for Knowle West

There are various residents groups across Knowle West working together for the local area, including looking at possible local developments.  The planning system can seem complicated.  Knowle West Regeneration Planning Group provides planning related advice to groups if they need it, including training on planning issues.   Knowle West Futures meet regularly in person and online; itContinue reading "Getting the best new developments for Knowle West"

Community Event March 2024

In March Knowle West Alliance, Knowle West Media Centre, Filwood Community Centre, Bristol City Council Levelling Up Fund came together to provide a community event. It was held at Filwood Community Centre and Hannah, KWA Team Co-ordinator (and local resident) was a huge part of the organising the day. Hannah shares her view of theContinue reading "Community Event March 2024"

New funding for our Small Grants for food related projects 

Since 2019, our Small Grants programme has gone from strength to strength!  It’s hard to believe that in that time we’ve awarded over 80 Small Grants to nearly 60 individuals, groups and organisations based in Knowle West to support local community projects.  We have now received a new pot of funding related to food projects. Continue reading "New funding for our Small Grants for food related projects "