Bristol International Twinning Association
Beira (Mozambique) is one of seven cities overseas, twinned with Bristol under the umbrella of the Bristol International Twinning Association. Bordeaux (France), Hannover (Germany), Oporto (Portugal), Puerto Morazan (Nicaragua), Tbilisi (Georgia) and Zuangzhou (China) are the other cities. Twinning partnerships between cities are able to have a very positive impact on the international life of cities around the world. Twinning is a tried and tested way of linking citizens with their counterparts in other countries.
Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership
Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership catalyses collective citywide action towards a zero carbon, nature-rich and socially just Bristol. We collaborate with policy makers, the public sector, businesses, charities, communities, and underrepresented groups. Helping them to design and implement their own responses to the climate and nature crises – in a fair, fast and inter-connected way.
South West International Development Network
The South West International Development Network (SWIDN) supports and connects NGOs, civil society, think tanks, academics, consultants and private sector organisations to work more efficiently and collaboratively towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Small International Development Charities Network
Small International Development Charities Network (SIDCN) aims to amplify the voices of small international development charities building on the Network’s mutual support approach reinforcing kindred spirits and aspirations. SIDCN extends the voice of smaller organisations with advocacy in the UK drawing lessons to be learned and used in other countries.
VOSCUR
Voscur is the support and development agency for Bristol’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. Voscur’s vision is to improve the quality of life for the people of Bristol. Voscur’s mission is to support, develop and represent Bristol’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
National Council for Voluntary Organisations brings members together to find solutions to common problems, and
- provide practical support on the things that organisations rely on, such as funding, staff and HR, recruiting and managing volunteers, leadership and management
- harness our sector’s collective power; pushing for the best possible environment for charities and volunteering to thrive
- create spaces to explore, discuss and change the complex challenges we face.
