Our Stories
Beneficiaries Stories
I am very proud to be associated with and very fortunate to be able to volunteer at Uncle Pauls Chilli Charity, working with the amazing staff and other volunteers doing tasks and learning new growing skills that not just benefit me but also others and if it were not for a chance meeting one of their very own beneficiaries who has benefited hugely from their time and experiences at Uncle Pauls.
This was at a point when I was feeling down and lacking confidence in myself they encourage me to apply to be volunteer and it was one of the best things to happen.
From my first day I found it was a relaxing safe space and I did not feel pressured to do anything and the staff are mindful and will always ask how I am feeling and my energy levels in mind for suitable tasks and jobs that needed to carried out each day.
When I visit it makes me feel relaxed and also gives me space to decompress as the work I am involved in can be stressful and mentally draining at times and It allows me time to reset and has allowed me to build my confidence in myself with the support and encouragement from all the staff at Uncle Paul's after a dark and upsetting period of time earlier this year, for which I am truly grateful to them all as it gave me confidence to apply for the current job I have and I feel I have gone from strength to strength throughout my time spent at Uncle Paul's Chilli Charity
JAMIE
Friends Of M.V. Freedom has been in existence for 37 years and provides access to the sea for those people living with disability. Their passengers include those with sensory impairments, military veterans, young adults, children and the elderly. Many are confined to wheelchairs, and often would have no other way of accessing life enhancing sea going experiences and their proven therapeutic benefits.
The West of England is a place that inspires people to put down strong roots and care deeply about the issues facing people living here. Quartet is the local community foundation for the region, covering the old Avon boundary – Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We help ordinary people do extraordinary things that make our local communities thrive and improve the lives of people who live here.
Every journey begins with a single step. One act of service, one encouraging word, one gift of generosity is often all it takes to bring hope where it’s needed most. Over the last 100 years, the kindness of Lions and Leos has multiplied across borders, oceans, and continents. With over 1.4 million members, we now have an opportunity to truly change our world.
Bloxham and Barlow opened its doors for business on the 1st August 1995, since then the business stature has seen a steady growth not only in its size but also its reputation. Its success has been based offering a very customer focused organisation with professional and friendly values. Originally Bloxham and Barlow dealt with Residential Sales having built up excellent links within the local community especially with local and national house builders.
Established in 1928, Stephen & Co have developed an enviable reputation in all aspects of residential and commercial property matters in Weston-super-Mare, surrounding villages and throughout Somerset. Stephen & Co Block Management Ltd is run by John & Nicola Doble with assistance from Maia Windsor, Julie Williams and Andrew Smith, between them John & Nicola have over 12 years’ experience within this sector and can offer a full management service for Residential Blocks of flats for either Freeholder or Management Companies / Right to Manage Companies (RTM’s).
Clifton Chilli Club is a collective of experienced and knowledgeable people dedicated to the almighty chilli. Their backgrounds include catering, food production, adult education, chilli farming, entertainment, food writing and more. Since 2009 they have been involved in hundreds of festivals and events, providing services such as chilli eating contests, educational talks on a variety of chilli based topics, cooking demonstrations and event management.
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Part of Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, they are the longest-established leisure contractor in the UK, having been founded in 1987. They are called Everyone Active for a reason: they have made it their mission to encourage everyone they come into contact with to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, either in one of their centres or via online training, five times per week.
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success."
- Henry Ford