Events

Unseen UK is a charity working towards a world without slavery and human trafficking. We are one of the leading anti-slavery organisations in the UK. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline, and work with communities, businesses, governments, other charities and statutory agencies, such as the police and NHS, to stamp out slavery for good. If you need help or advice, call our Helpline on 08000 121 700. It’s free, independent, confidential, 24/7 and calls can be taken in more than 200 languages.

https://www.unseenuk.org/

• Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline: They operate the UK’s national helpline (08000 121 700), providing a 24/7 confidential service for victims and those with concerns.
• Survivor Support: The charity runs safehouses and provides outreach services to help survivors reintegrate into the community.
• Business Training: They partner with corporations to identify and eliminate exploitation within supply chains.
• Local Partnerships: They chair the South West Anti-Slavery Partnership (ASP) alongside Bristol City Council and Avon and Somerset Police.
• Location: Their head office is located at 7 Hide Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH. 

Specialist support for those affected by a brain tumour in Bristol is primarily provided by the charity Brain Tumour Support, which is headquartered nearby in Thornbury. 

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed.

​They are here not just for the patients themselves, but also families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to day with the impact of a brain tumour. They provide specialist, tailored services through one-to-one and group support, as well as online and telephone support and specialist counselling.

​The origins of Brain Tumour Support lie in one family’s own devastating experience of a brain tumour diagnosis. A tough journey but one which resulted in a pioneering support service which was set up in 2003 and has developed its unique support model through the hard work of its team and the dedication of supporters and fundraisers.

The charity’s working partnership with Macmillan enabled the support services to further expand, and with the development of online and ‘virtual’ services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one-to-one support is now being delivered to patients and families across the UK.

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Jessie May supports families and children in the South West with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our specialist nurses care for children in their home, support families, and advocate for children who can’t speak for themselves. The Jessie May community provides a unique layer of support and understanding from families who have walked a similar path. Together, we help create moments of joy and memories for families to look back on when they need them most.
 

Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) unites communities over world class beer. Inspiring drinkers to demand independent outstanding beer. They are brewing with passion, history and progression representing the values, creativity and energy of Bristol. Team BBF take pride in uplifting pubs and helping create a vibrant environment for all. 

In April 2017, a passionate group of volunteers with purpose came together to turn a disused bowling green into a vibrant project called Redcatch Community Garden. Eight years later, with huge community support, it is a thriving space.

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Redcatch Community Garden is a Community Benefit Society (CBS) with charitable status and a member of Cooperatives UK. A CBS operates on a not-for-profit basis for all purposes and has aims that benefit the whole community. It is democratically managed by its members and board. We seek to engage with and respond to the needs of our communities.

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Redcatch Community Garden offers opportunities for engagement by bringing local people together to learn, socialise, share skills and experiences, and improve their health and wellbeing.

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They are working towards promoting a healthy, happy and cohesive community by connecting with others, establishing a great awareness of where people are coming from and empowering them to reach their full potential. 

Bristol24/7 is an independent online newspaper offering news, comment and features for the city of Bristol.

Founded in 2009 by former The Independent and Western Daily Press journalist Christopher Brown, it was designed as an independent newspaper for Bristol. The following year, fellow Western Daily Press journalist Laura K Williams joined to launch a What's On section.

Bristol24-7 was sold to Dougal Templeton and Mike Bennett and a new publication, Bristol24/7, was launched as a community interest companyin 2014. Writers from the former Venue Magazine , Spark Magazine and online magazine Bristol Culture joined the company. Editor of Bristol Culture, Martin Booth, joined as co-editor of Bristol24/7 and became editor in November 2014.

In 2018, Bristol24/7 launched a membership model for individuals and businesses to help support their social impact projects. Bristol24/7 reached 1,000^[ individual supporter members in September 2024 and currently has a network of around 60 businesses in their Better Business community. Members are rewarded for their support with perks, including free pints of Bristol Beer Factory draught products, at businesses around the city.

Now based at Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol24/7 publishes content seven days a week from freelance journalists and bloggers from around the city. In 2023 Bristol24/7 was voted one of the top 100 social enterprises in the UK in the NatWest SE100 Index and was also shortlisted for Future Leap's sustainability award for communicating the climate emergency.

As a community interest company, Bristol24/7 runs projects with charities and community groups around Bristol to make the city a better place. They run projects around three core aims: amplifying marginalised voices, creating opportunities for young people and empowering environmental projects.

To review progress on service projects, manage finances, plan future activities, focussing on committee reports.

The visitor economy is crucial to Bristol, Bath and the wider West of England, generating over £2.46 billion and supporting around 45,800 jobs. Visit West plays a central role in coordinating, promoting and developing this economy.

Visit West operates as an officially accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), delivering the Visit Bristol and Visit Bath brands, business-led development programmes, travel trade activity, and the Meet Bristol and Bath Convention Bureau. It represents public and private sector partners across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, while supporting businesses through a membership programme.

Awarded LVEP status in March 2023, Visit West is part of a national network created by VisitEngland following the de Bois Review, aimed at strengthening collaboration and reducing fragmentation in destination management across England.

In addition, Visit West manages three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Bristol—Broadmead, Bristol City Centre, and Redcliffe & Temple—focused on improving safety, cleanliness and the overall visitor experience for levy-paying businesses.

Together with cities, towns, villages and regional businesses, Visit West helps position the area as a leading UK destination, supporting the sector through marketing, research, workforce development and recruitment resources.

Members will enjoy a few days in Venice Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. 

Some years ago Anahita  decided to go to a refugee camp in Iraq, knowing nothing about the humanitarian field. She was guided by her intuition and a sense of urgency to do something.

Her volunteering journey over the past few years opened my eyes and heart to a different path of life. Her values transformed and she was left with many questions about living in this time as a human being. Her quest to find answers to those questions has taken her to different places. This time Thailand.

she hold great gratitude for being accepted by Rotary International to do a peace fellowship at the Chulalongkorn University Rotary Peace Center, in Bangkok.

Starting her career in 2012, Anahita Mahmoud joined Capgemini as an Application Consultant after completing her studies in Computer Science. With a love for problem-solving, she was drawn to technology as a means of creating impactful solutions. Her expertise spans various areas, including digital transformation, customer experience, and she has developed a reputation for her ability to deliver complex IT projects for high-profile clients.

Anahita’s leadership extends beyond her technical expertise and stems from wider ecosystem and learning experiences (Rotary Peace Fellowship, and  yoga schools). She is involved in Capgemini’s wider community-building efforts, promoting women in technology and supporting initiatives that encourage more young people, particularly women, to pursue careers in STEM fields. As an advocate for women in tech, Anahita uses her platform to address the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries and to inspire others to break through these barriers. She is proud of the opportunities she has had to mentor and coach rising stars in the tech world, helping them navigate the industry and build successful careers.

Rotarians Colin Shurrock and Caroline Bowler have visted projects in Nepal. 

• Electric Cooking Project: The project focuses on transitioning households to electric induction cooking, which has been shown to be a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to firewood or LPG in Nepal.
• Health and Environmental Impact: The project aims to improve indoor air quality and reduce the health issues caused by smoke pollution.
• Collaboration: The project is a joint effort between the Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail in Nepal.
• 2024 Achievements: In 2024, the club reported the distribution of single-hob electric cookers in Pokhara and provided educational sponsorships for students in Nepal. 

Rotarian Will Jackson is the lead for Ukraine for District 1100 working with local clubs and international clubs to help and promote aid into Ukraine.

He spoke to the club on the 26th June 2024 and will provide an update concerning aid to Ukraine. 

In the face of ongoing conflict, the people of Ukraine endure immense hardship. Rotary
members and our communities have rallied to provide crucial support, whether through
physical aid or financial donations.

Every effort, large or small, helps alleviate the suffering of those affected by the war. By

pooling resources and coordinating, we ensure vital supplies reach those in need.

Initially, much aid from these islands was sent to Ukraine for onward distribution.

However, some items were inappropriate or unnecessary, diverting time and resources to
their disposal.

Today, aid continues - but is more tailored to real needs, with better coordination. Its

delivery is planned in advance for efficient distribution.

Financial donations also play a pivotal role in facilitating the purchase and distribution of

essential items for those impacted by war.

To receive annual reports from the President/Council, review financial statements, approve budgets, elect new officers and committee chairs, and appoint examiners for accounts.

Our assembly where members can hear from the incoming President the plans and goals for the ensuing year. 

Our Club handover meeting,marks the transition from our outgoing President, Elaine Milne  to the incoming President Woillem Pietersen, featuring the ceremonial passing of the chain of office. We celebrate the past year's accomplishments, announce new officers, and introduce the upcoming year's theme. 

A Fun Day Out!

 Looking for a unique way to boost team morale and build stronger connections?

A perfect opportunity to combine team building with networking in a fun, dynamic, and memorable setting, whilst raising funds for good causes at the same time.

LOCATION: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG - close to the Cottage Inn.

DATE AND TIME: Sunday 28th June 2026 *

First race 10.00 a.m. Final 4.30-5.00 p.m.