Small Grants Autumn 2025

We are pleased to announce our small grants programme is up and running again, with an exciting new £1000 community arts grant in partnership with RCKa Architects. Thank you, Knowle West, for you patience as we did some important work suring up our small grants programme. We’ve changed the way we do things a bit,ContinueContinue reading “Small Grants Autumn 2025”

A moment to pause – KWA update

The last few months have been an evolving one for Knowle West Alliance, most significantly we were delighted to announce that we secured National Lottery Reaching Communities Funding for the next 3 years. This funding will support KWA to continue working alongside the community towards our shared vision; for Knowle West to be a placeContinueContinue reading “A moment to pause – KWA update”

Resident blog – Oliver Woods

I’m Oliver Woods, I live in Filwood having recently moved here from Redcliffe and I’ve been a wheelchair user for about seven years. Many of you will have met me or seen me around because I’ve been coming to events and workshops in the area for a few years now, but if you haven’t, you’reContinueContinue reading “Resident blog – Oliver Woods”

Community Engagement event. Rehabilitation Care Centre, Creswicke Road

The rehabilitation care centre on Creswicke Road has been empty for some time.  There is now a plan to refurbish it, redesigning the interior and extending the exterior. Once the refurbishment is complete it will be Homeless Family Accommodation.   Bristol City Council are selling the site at open market value to Places for People. AContinueContinue reading “Community Engagement event. Rehabilitation Care Centre, Creswicke Road”

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 GrantsContinueContinue 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 haveContinueContinue 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. · OftenContinueContinue 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 overContinueContinue 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 WestContinueContinue reading “Knowle West now has a brand-new community website “

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 theContinueContinue reading “Community Event March 2024”