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Bristol Women's Voice

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1170110
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 10, 2016
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
St. Pauls Learning Centre
94 Grosvenor Road
BRISTOL
BS2 8XJ

Activities

BWV is a powerful voice for women aiming to make women?s equality in Bristol a reality. We make sure that when key decisions are taken, their voices have been listened to and their concerns acted upon. We bring together women to share ideas, exchange experiences, support campaigns and celebrate success so that we can make Bristol a showcase for women?s involvement, empowerment and equality.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are:a) The Promotion, For The Public Benefit, Of The Social Inclusion Ofwomen In The Bristol Area, Who Are Socially And Economicallyexcluded On Grounds Of Their Gender;b) The Promotion Of Equality And Diversity For The Public Benefit Bye.g.i. The Elimination Of Discrimination On The Grounds Of Gender(and Where IT Impacts On Women: Race, Age, Disability,sexual Orientation, Religion Or Economic Disadvantage);ii. The Advancement Of Education And Raising Awarenessiii. The Conducting Or Commissioning Of Other Research Ongender Equality Issues And The Publishing The Results To Thepublicc) The Prevention And Relief Of Poverty Through Undertaking Andsupporting Research Into Factors That Contribute To Women’s Povertyand The Most Appropriate Ways To Mitigate These;in Furtherance Of These Objects, The Trustees Shall:a. Provide A Platform To Ensure That, When Key Decisions Are Taken,women’s Voices Have Been Listened To, And Their Ideas Andconcerns Are Shared And Acted On;b. Develop The Capacity And Skills Of Women In The Bristol Area Insuch A Way That They Are Better Able To Identify And Access Servicesand Organisations, Meet Their Needs, Support Each Other, And Toparticipate More Fully In Society;c. Support Women To Decide The Most Important Issues They Arefacing, And To Influence Public Authorities On How They Can Bestmeet Women’s Needs And Promote Gender Equality;2d. Undertake Research And Consultation To Identify The Barriers Thatprevent Gender Equality And The Social And Economic Exclusion Ofwomen In The Bristol Area And To Publish The Findings;e. Organise Events And Activities That Support Women In The Bristolarea To Participate In Public Life, Take Part In Decision- Making,challenge Discrimination And Close Gender Gaps (e.g. In Pay,education, Access To Services).nothing In This Constitution Shall Authorise An Application Of The Propertyof The CIO For The Purposes Which Are Not Charitable In Accordance With[section 7 Of The Charities And Trustee Investment (scotland) Act 2005]and [section 2 Of The Charities Act (northern Ireland) 2008]

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What
General Charitable Purposes, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £159,799 £165,192
March 31, 2024 £157,240 £134,445
March 31, 2023 £124,697 £117,507
March 31, 2022 £102,820 £92,597
March 31, 2021 £93,454 £104,755

Trustees

Name Appointed
Shoba Ram (Chair) Oct. 9, 2023
Alice Hulme Oct. 17, 2024
Bonny Chung Oct. 1, 2021
Elahe Karimnia Sept. 10, 2023
Ellie Jones Oct. 9, 2025
Katherine Hobbs Oct. 16, 2024
Rosanna Vu Oct. 17, 2024
Sophia James Oct. 17, 2024
Sophie Peart Oct. 19, 2023
Tuesday Ibbotson Oct. 9, 2025
Zeenat Jagroo Oct. 9, 2025