Senior Business Engagement Manager
An initiative from Bristol BID in partnership with Caring in Bristol
TAP for Bristol is an initiative from Bristol BID, providing safe & convenient ways of giving money to help solve homelessness in Bristol, ensuring that all donations go directly to those that need it.
You’ll find TAP for Bristol contactless donation points, located in the windows of cafes & bars and in offices around the city centre, allowing you to make a simple & secure donation of £3 per tap, using your contactless card or mobile. But if you’d prefer, you can also donate directly from your salary or via Just Giving, so you can choose whatever works best for you.
However you choose to donate, all funds are managed by Quartet Community Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1080418).
Key figures
£175,000
12
£21,086
4,410
All money raised is divided equally between Caring in Bristol’s homelessness prevention work and grants to other organisations for specific projects. These projects provide emergency funding for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
To-date this emergency aspect of the funding has been granted to 12 charities: Second Step; St Mungo’s; 1625 Independent People; One25; Emmaus; The Nelson Trust; ARA Recovery 4 All; SLEEC; Creative Youth Network; Next Link Housing; Caring in Bristol’s Caring at Christmas campaign and Life Cycle
100% of all donations go to local Bristol charities with Quartet Community Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1080418) managing donations and evaluating all grant applications.
Grants are shared equally between homelessness prevention and emergency projects. As a TAP for Bristol partner, Caring in Bristol currently receives its share for the Z House project.
Read moreOver 1000 individuals have been supported with funding from homelessness charities provided by TAP grants, since the project began in 2019. Click below to see how Emmaus benefitted from this aspect of the funding.
Read moreWe are always interested in hearing from local organisations and charities who wish to apply for a grant. Click here for details on how to apply.
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Helping to solve Bristol’s homelessness relies on our city’s ability to support long-term prevention programmes tackling systemic issues around homelessness.
Early intervention is critical to preventing homelessness, as is raising awareness about the complexities that surround homelessness.
TAP for Bristol supports new work in homelessness prevention whilst also helping those needing emergency care. Donations are divided equally between local front-line services and Caring in Bristol.
Funding for emergency support is available through grants for local organisations. We are looking for charities that can distribute funds as they see fit, with some key parameters.
The project has already awarded emergency grants to a number of local charities, supporting individuals with their move from street homelessness or temporary accommodation to long term permanent homes, or providing financial assistance with basic necessities, travel costs and mobile phones to maintain connections with their support network.
If you are a local homelessness charity that can support individuals in crisis, please get in touch with the team to find out how to apply for a grant. All funds are administered and grants are managed by Quartet Community Foundation (Registered Charity No. 1080418).
The Caring Handbook provides practical information to those experiencing homelessness, and enables community action groups and individuals with the knowledge to signpost and help throughout this crisis. TAP for Bristol supports new work in homelessness prevention whilst also helping those needing emergency care. Donations are divided equally between local front-line services and Caring in Bristol.
The Housing Support Handbook, made in collaboration with Bristol housing advice experts, provides local and accessible advice for anyone at risk of losing their home in Bristol. Available for people seeking support and organisations supporting people in the community. The Handbooks are free for everyone in Bristol, but we need your help to support our community and get them to those who in need.
The renters rights hand book contains everything you need to know about the new renters rights and the support available.
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