Banwell, Churchill & Lwhat’s on” is spread across Facebook pages, church newsletters, and noticeboards.
Stockwood
Loneliness in these parishes is often quiet, hidden behind every ves last and describe feeling “left out of the loop.”
The region
Between the 2011 and 2021 Censuses, all three parishes experienced population growth, from 4.5% to 11.4%. Projections for the next five years show this growth continuing:
Banwell - from around 3,278 to 4,688 (an increase 43%).
Churchill - from 2,134 to around 2,528 (+18%).
Winscombe & Sandford - from 4,087 to 4,880 (+19%).
This reflects a mix of new housing, more young families moving in, and a gradually ageing population, all of which shape the kinds of activities and support people need.
This growth is already being felt as new households settle in and demand for services and activities increases.
Bristol Charities’ history in the city stretches all the way back to 1292, with the creation of Burton Almshouse. Today, it continues to play a key role in Bristol through its mission to, “empower communities through dignified housing, collaborative hubs, and the infrastructure charities need to thrive.”
It has a long-standing presence in Stockwood via Haberfield House. In recent years, Bristol Charities has partnered with the Greater Stockwood Alliance, a group of local residents, to help transform the neighbourhood. The resultant Stockwood Hub has established valuable partnerships and has recently launched Community Connectors to engage local residents in how they would like the neighbourhood to change.
Bristol Charities
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Stockwood residents, courtesy of Bristol Charities
Royal Legion poppies to mark Remembrance Day. Courtesy of Bristol Charities.
The Stockwood Wombles, courtesy of Bristol Charities