The unicorn at Trinity

We are pleased to be hosting a Unicorn as part of the magical arts trail taking place throughout July and August in celebration of Bristol’s 650th anniversary.

The art trail features 60 life-sized unicorn sculptures that have been individually designed and painted by some of the South West’s leading artists and will be raising money for Leukaemia Care, the UK's leading leukaemia charity.

" I recognise our health care systems aren't exempt from many of the inequalities in our society, and wanted to create a contrasting design that hopes to raise awareness of this while also celebrating the vibrancy of colours, patterns and textures commonly associated with some ethnically marginalised communities." Emma Blake-Morsi, artist Unicorn Fest

Trinity’s unicorn, named 'Silence Provokes', has been painted by Bristol-based artist Emma Blake-Morsi and is inspired by leading research by the British Journal of Cancer on ethnic disparities within cancer patients, with the intention of raising awareness about inequalities within healthcare.

People will be able to visit the Unicorn most days between 9am and 5pm. Throughout the summer holidays we will also be offering a programme of affordable/free to access activities as part of our Children and Young People's programme so if you are bringing family, or young people you care for, and want to plan your visit - click here to find out more.

Click here to find out more about the trail including how to download the app and buy a map.

Please note that Trinity is an active community space, visitors are advised to check our listings as access may be restricted to the site during day parties or weddings.

Community leader, Mr Fitzroy (Roy) de Freitas in an extract from a paper. image courtesy of Bristol Archives

To celebrate National Windrush Day we are looking back at our archive to shine a light on the Bristol Caribbean Community Enterprise group (BCCE), who were the first custodians of the Trinity Centre following the deconsecrating of the Holy Trinity church in the 1970's.

The year is 1978, and BCCE opens the 'Trinity Community Institute' as it was then named, on 01 July. The grand opening coincides with St Paul's African-Caribbean Carnival to reflect the group's drive to embrace and celebrate Caribbean culture. The Centre is used every evening of the Festival week.

In October 1978, The Easton Christian Family Centre newsletter contains an update on Trinity Church building: "The old Holy Trinity Church has been taken over by the Caribbean Community Association... They have made extensive alterations, putting in a stage in the main auditorium for a theatre and changing the side aisles into separate small rooms. The vestries have been changed into offices. They are currently negotiating plans to turn the graveyard into a large play area, including tennis courts."

In their annual report of 1978, the BCCE chairman writes, "Our aims and objectives are clear - a centre for youth and community activities; the philosophy is a multi-racial multi-cultural centre. The project is part of this community, and if it is to progress, then the community must believe in it." (As quoted in Venue Magazine, no.70).

BCCE programmed community events with a strong Caribbean influence - sound clashes, dub, reggae nights marking the start of Trinity's sound-system heritage. "Trinity Institute," sometimes also known as "Trinity Hall," provided a space for music and Soundsystem culture, welcoming the likes of Jah Shaka and Quaker City alongside punk and new wave bands, including The Stingrays and New Order.

Sadly, in 1984, BCCE went into receivership, and the building was sold to Bristol City Council in 1985 – but was soon to be opened as a community space once again...

Get involved

We have a series of events and activities to celebrate National Windrush Day. Including partnering with Tamasha Theatre to explore hidden stories from the Windrush generation. Click here to find out more.

Then, throughout the July, August and September Trinity will host film screenings, lunches and other community events and activities. Check our website for listings.

This summer, residents and local children will help create a mural in Newtown as part of Brick Project.

The project, delivered by artists Dan Petley and Fraisia Bruist-Papazian and in partnership with Networn Network, will see individual bricks on a wall opposite Trinity Centre painted – creating a collage of community artwork. Each artwork created on a brick will then be uploaded to the Brick Project Website, and will be labelled showing who created the artwork so that people are able to share their creations. The team are currently delivering Mandala painting sessions at the wall, every Wednesday 5 pm to 7 pm until 2nd August 2023. Please email the team for more information on how to be involved.

Brick project are also looking for residents of Newtown to work on paid job roles, which will involve them working with the project to get more residents involved, the deadline for applications is July 15th 2023.

The project is part of our Community and Neighbourhood programme, and will include free-to-access community workshops throughout June, where Newtown residents can get involved and create their own works of art and helping steer the design of the wall.

The project will also connect with children from three local primary schools who Trinity work in close partnership with. In September, they will visit schools to deliver workshops, helping children shape their ideas for the bricks.

Brick project has previously collaborated with communities across Bristol, including Stokes Croft and Kingswood, as well as Glen Park in Plymouth. To see more of their work visit their website.

Click here to contact Brick Project to find out more or check What’s On for upcoming events.

Jacobs Wells Baths Statement, June 2023

As part of our commitment to open working and transparency, we would like to update stakeholders regarding our recently submitted proposal to take on management of Jacobs Wells Baths and reinstate it as a community arts hub for Hotwells.

Following conversation with Bristol City Council in February 2023 to discuss options for the recovery of Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol City Council (BCC) launched a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process to formally select a preferred bidder to transform the building.

Trinity submitted a bid that included a fully costed business plan, based on the available criteria published in March. An overview of our proposal to bring the space back into use as a multi-use hub and a full copy of BCC’s responses can be viewed on the links below:

Read our Vision for Jacobs Wells Baths

Read a summary of our CAT application

In spite of indication that Trinity's application scored strongly against the CAT criteria, BCC have written to us in May to state that they will instead be pursuing disposal if we do not submit a joint bid with a second bidder whose legal entity dissolved in March 2023. The wrote to us again in June to ask us to ask us for a further additional bid.

Read BCC responses from May and June.

Speaking in support of Trinity’s plans, Miriam Margolyes – actor and Trinity patron said; “Sadly, arts centres are closing all over the country. It’s something I bitterly regret because I think the arts are the soul of the nation and I think, in our difficult world, people need a place where they can go and learn whatever they want to learn. And talk to each other and have a cup of tea and just relax in a friendly space…I think it’s really important that Bristol should have more of these spaces and that the arts can flourish and nourish us all - because that’s what they do. It’s a beautiful building, and it can be beautiful again.”

Though Trinity were given indication that our bid scored almost full marks, we’ve been told we must back the other bidder with our fundraising and community engagement expertise - even though this is not possible or practical, not least because the legal entity in question dissolved in March of this year.

There are material funds available for a project of this nature and conversations with the community and funders have been hugely supportive. This includes support from a major donor based locally alongside national funders who have granted us permission to apply to their programmes. Sadly we have been unable to progress these applications without Council backing with a leasehold offer in principle.

Emma Harvey, CEO who has been leading Trinity's CAT proposal said;

“It is disappointing given the levels of support and investment that the city has made in certain assets that they are the one stakeholder we've failed to mobilise, even though we only need their support with a leasehold offer in principle and not any funding.

We recognise the difficult position local authorities face in trying to balance budgets. However, this is a classic catch-22 that only they have the power to break - we are simply unable to progress planned grant applications to the next stages and this leaves us without a realistic prospect of success given that the building is currently uninsurable for reinstatement value in its current condition. This presents a real problem for that site given its condition and listed building status.”

With specific funds coming with strict deadlines our window of opportunity to save this building is at risk of closing, unless we can mobilise support from BCC. And by support, I don't mean money - I just mean a letter from someone in charge to says, "yes, we support this proposal". It's really, sadly, that simple.

Fidel Meraz, Trustee for Trinity and Board lead on the Jacobs Wells plans said;

The Board of Trinity expresses its disappointment with the response from BCC. Although both bids may share similarities, they also present meaningful qualitative differences. Trinity is putting forward a long-standing track record of heritage asset conservation and management, a robustly backed-up preliminary plan, and a vision and mission for the project compatible with its charitable objectives, making its proposal incompatible with being merged with a more commercial one.

We have approached BCC for clarity regarding their decision and have requested sight of their assessment and scoring against the published CAT criteria, so that we may seek to understand more clearly their rationale.

We would like to give thanks to all those who have supported us in our work so far in shaping a vision for a community and cultural hub for Hotwells, including local funders who have generously committed their support in principle to enable us to take the chance on this once in a lifetime opportunity. As always, we welcome a conversation with relevant BCC decision makers in order to find a way forward to safeguard this invaluable civic and cultural asset in line with One City objectives.

We will continue to take advice where available and liaise with all stakeholders regarding a positive outcome. We are still committed to progressing our proposal, which we believe to be the strongest plan for building recovery and reinstatement of Jacobs Wells Baths as a community hub for the city.

Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

Volunteer Garden Sessions are back at Trinity for the summer, providing practical support for people wanting to learn more about gardening through practical experience of maintaining and upkeeping our beautiful green space. Not only will you have the opportunity to develop your gardening skills, but you'll also learn the art of growing organic produce, all in a friendly and welcoming environment.

During these sessions, you can expect a variety of tasks, including weeding, planting, watering, creating wildlife habitats, and carrying out basic orchard maintenance. While we work together to enhance the garden, we also encourage you to take a moment to unwind, sip on a cup of tea, and enjoy the serene environment in our Community Garden.

Our gardening sessions take place every two weeks on Wednesdays, running from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Led by Trinity's dedicated Garden Team, you'll be working alongside a friendly group of volunteers who share your passion for gardening and community engagement.

No prior gardening experience is necessary as we provide all the training you need. We'll supply the tools, equipment, and beverages, but feel free to bring your own lunch to enjoy during our midday break. Once you become a regular Trinity Volunteer, you'll also have the opportunity to claim back your lunch and travel expenses.

Please note that these sessions are open to individuals aged 18 and above.

If you're interested in taking part, simply reach out to our Garden Project Assistant, Fleur, by emailing her at fleur@trinitybristol.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Trinity Office at 0117 935 1200.

Fleur will be more than happy to chat with you, discuss your interests and needs, and invite you to a taster session to see if our gardening sessions align with your expectations.

At Trinity, we strive to accommodate everyone's individual needs, so please don't hesitate to get in touch in you have additional access requirements.

Image Credit: Sam Prosser

At Trinity, we are very excited to share an update of our latest steps towards sustainability and energy efficiency. As an iconic Grade II* listed venue in Bristol, we understand the importance of embracing green solutions and renewable energy. That’s why we have embarked on a project to install new solar panels on our roof, harnessing the power of the sun to create a more environmentally conscious and socially responsible community space.

"Since their installation two weeks ago, the new solar panels have produced a whopping one megawatt hour of energy - this is enough energy to power an electric bike for 50,000 miles, or twice around the Earth's equator"

The first phase of the project involves reviving the existing solar panels, which were installed in 2015 and funded by M&S Energy Fund with match funding from Naturesave Trust. With a south-facing roof that gets a large amount sunlight, there is a massive potential for harnessing this natural resource. The solar panels, connected to an inverter that converts DC electricity into AC, will once again produce power for internal consumption or to be sold back to the grid. Additionally, the relocation of the inverter to a more accessible area ensures ease of maintenance and monitoring.

As part of our commitment to sustainability, we secured funding from Power to Change, WECA Green Business Grant and Crowdfunder donations from members of the public for a whole new system of solar panels. These 27 new solar panels are affixed to the roof at a low level to ensure that the aesthetics of our historic building - in line with its Grade II* listing - remain uncompromised. We are proud to reveal that these panels are high-efficiency, high-spec units, each generating 425 watts of power. With a combined capacity of 11.5 kilowatts, they almost double the energy output of our previous panels. Since their installation two weeks ago, the new solar panels have produced a whopping one megawatt hour of energy - this is enough energy to power an electric bike for 50,000 miles, or twice around the Earth's equator! Equipped with the latest specifications and linked to the internet, these solar panels allow us to monitor energy production in real-time, both on-site and remotely.

By embracing solar power, we are making important steps towards reducing our environmental impact. One of the most significant benefits is the self-sufficiency we achieve by utilising solar energy to power our building during events. From our soundsystems to our light shows, visitors to the Trinity Centre can enjoy the knowledge that the energy behind these events comes directly from the sunshine above. In addition to this, when excess electricity is generated, Trinity has the opportunity to sell it back to the power grid, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable energy network.

The successful implementation of our solar panel installation project would not have been possible without the expertise and guidance of BU Energy Solutions, a local company based in the heart of St Anne's in Bristol. Collaborating with BU Energy Solutions reinforces our commitment to supporting local businesses and nurturing a sustainable economy within our community.

Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

On Sunday 14 May 2023, we opened our gates for Trinity Garden Party - our annual, free, community event which featured a mix of live music, arts, workshops and performances.

The Den, our outdoor stage, played host to an extraordinary lineup of talented artists from Bristol and the South West. A diverse range of genres provided the soundtrack for the day; from the soulful jazz melodies of Laimu to the captivating Ghanaian percussion of Ben Baddoo, and the infectious Nigerian rap stylings of Magugu. We finished proceedings with an energetic performance from our headliners, legendary Ruffneck Ting junglist duo Dazee and Jakes, who have a shared history with Trinity spanning almost 30 years.

Meanwhile, upstairs, Fyfe Hall buzzed with energy as local poets, comedians, and spoken word artists took centre stage. Familiar faces graced us with their presence, and we welcomed fresh, local talent into the mix.

In total, we had performances from 13 artists on the day bringing their talents to the Trinity Centre, captivating the audience from start to finish.

Workshops also took place throughout the day, offering a range of new experiences for the local community to get involved with. Movema, our partners, ignited the Main Hall with a captivating Dance Workshop. The always-popular DMAC Drumming and Storytelling workshop was a hit on the day with a fun and exciting drum circle, while crafts workshops and engaging garden activities delighted the children, as well as a Recycle City workshop which was developed with the local community through the Fun Palaces programme.

We wanted to say a massive thank you to all who made Garden Party this year such a success; from the talented artists, workshop facilitators, stall-holders, local food vendors, the dedicated sound and lighting team behind the scenes, our hardworking bar staff, the entire Team Trinity, and, of course, all of you who joined us on the day. The event saw an incredible turnout, with over 2,200 attendees, and the generosity of your donations exceeded £3000, allowing us to organise more community events like Garden Party.

To stay in the loop with all things Trinity, visit our What's On page for upcoming events. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and sign up for our mailing list to stay up-to-date.

Trinity offers young people aged 16 - 25 the opportunity to take part in drop in music-making sessions, 1-2-1 or small group music sessions in our studios. Through the Music Masterclass series, we connect young people with touring artists who are part of the live-music and club programme at Trinity, as well as industry professionals. The programme is designed to offer young people the chance to develop their skills and experience so they have the opportunity to be part of the cultural workforce of the future.

We caught up with Tyreke, a former participant in Trinity's young people programme, who shares his story of how access to music provision can changed his life for the better.

From a small kid popping into Trinity's doors, Tyreke slowly but surely worked his way up to become a TA and Learning Assistant, all while honing his skills in the creative field. It's amazing to see how Trinity's resources gave him the opportunity to pursue music and to develop his confidence as a musician.

“Trinity really helped me break through and feel a lot more confident in myself as a musician. Having the opportunity to share work that you’ve produced with other people has been a massive boost to my confidence”

One of the biggest benefits of using Trinity's music provision that Tyreke talks about is the technical skills he learned while using music software like Logic. These skills helped him to produce better music and take his work to a new level, all while being guided by Trinity's skilled tutors. Not only that, but he was able to take part in sessions where professionals in the music industry came in and gave him and other young people advice on how to improve their work. Having someone break everything down for him in these sessions was really valuable, as it helped Tyreke to focus on the things he needed to improve.

Another key aspect of Trinity's music provision that Tyreke benefited from was the opportunity to share his work with other people. This was undoubtedly a massive boost to his confidence, as Tyreke talks about become more comfortable giving live demonstrations and encouraging others young people to get involved in music production. It's clear that Trinity helped him to break through and feel more confident in himself as a musician.

Ultimately, Tyreke's experience shows us just how valuable access to music provision can be for young people. Trinity gave him the chance to develop a passion for music, hone his skills, and even pursue freelance work in the creative field. It's inspiring to see how Tyreke's story has come full circle, as he now works to help other young people get involved in music production and to find work in the creative industries by working for organisations like Babassa and South Bristol Youth.

Vision why we're here – Creative expression for all ​

Why Trinity has a Glossary

At Trinity, we recognise that language evolves, and words can hold different meanings for different people. To make sure we communicate clearly and consistently, we’ve created a glossary that explains how we use key terms across our work.

Our aim is transparency: when we say words like community, diversity or governance, we want everyone - our team, partners, funders and stakeholders - to understand exactly what we mean.

Here are some of the regular words Trinity uses to describe our work and activities and what they mean to us:

Vision why we're here and what we hope the world will look like if we succeed in our mission – Creative expression for all ​

Mission what we're doing to fulfill our vision – Empowering communities through arts ​

Values what matters to us in delivering our mission – Respond – Empower – Amplify​

Ethos how we bring our values to life in our work - Joy – Freedom – Authenticity

Purpose The social and civic impact we aim to achieve through our work, including citizen-led advocacy, cultural influence and inclusion

Creativity is the process by which we or others make or present something; a work of art, a song or a show, for example

Culture is the result of that creative process and how we meet that in our everyday lives; that could be in museum, theatres or gallery, at a carnival or music venue, or even in our homes and online spaces​

Associate is an Artist collective or grassroots group we work with and support in order to further our charity mission and values​

Artist is anyone developing their professional or emerging career in the arts​

Artist Rider the Principles, Criteria and Contract is how we communicate to Artists about the work we want to resource​, how and why

Art is/are the things that are made, created and experienced (the outputs​ of our Creativity and Culture)

Combined-Arts (or Multidisciplinary-Arts) means all different types of art. Trinity's focus areas are: Music (genres that align with our Centre's heritage); Spoken Word; Performing Arts (Theatre & Dance)​

Heritage is the shared stories we have about our past and who we are​ and the shared places and spaces that connect those stories

Programme is the things that we host or deliver; this could be an event, workshop, performance or digital/online art experience​

Programming is the process by which we make choices about the Programme​

Profit Refers to the financial sustainability of Trinity via our trading subsidiary incl earned income through diverse revenue streams that enable long-term delivery of our mission

Resilience The ability of a person, organisation and/or cultural asset to thrive long-term

Diversity valuing multiculturalism, protects and ensures communities can express their identities, traditions and experiences on equal terms

Inclusion actively ensuring all communities and individuals, particularly underrepresented voices, can access, participate in, and influence cultural programmes

Community The people who use, shape, and are served by our spaces, programmes, and cultural initiatives or a group of people connected by their locality, shared need and/or interest

Our People is anyone who we work for/with incl artists, audiences, participants, communities and target groups​ such as children and young people - with a focus on participation, wellbeing, learning, and empowerment

People/Citizen-led means participatory, taking part, made by and with; can also be Citizen-led​

Citizen means a person who lives and/or work in a town or city

Citizens' Assembly A participatory forum of community members who inform and guide decision-making on cultural policy, programming, and civic priorities

Civic is a value that relates to a particular place or community​

Asset of Community Value (ACV) Physical spaces and heritage buildings (e.g., Trinity Centre, Jacobs Wells Baths) held for public benefit, cultural activity, and community use

Community Asset Transfer (CAT) The process of placing an ACV in the long-term guardianship of a charity like Trinity to protect its future civic-cultural use

Our Communities are those who use/live around our Centre; this could be a community of interest, target group or neighbourhood (usually within a 1m radius of our Centre)​

Neighbourhood when we say 'our neighbourhood' this usually means the immdiate locality around the Trinity Centre - between a 1m (e.g. St Judes, Newtown, Stapleton Road, Old Market) to 3m (Easton, Lawrence Hill, Redfield, St Paul's)​

Participatory things that are made with ordinary people who may not consider themselves as artists taking part​

Project a distinct, time specific, finite activity​, possibly funded by a grant or sponsor

Outputs the things delivered or created that can be experienced or measured​

Outcomes what People get out of taking part/experiencing the Outputs and how we know it matters to them

Governance The structures, policies, and processes that ensure accountability, transparency, risk management and sustainable stewardship of our people, assets, and resources

Data Democracy Using accessible digital tools and platforms to gather, share, and act on information, empowering communities and informing decision-making

If you'd like us to explain what we mean by what we say or if any wording in this glossary feels unclear, uncomfortable, or inaccurate, we welcome feedback - please get in touch so we can update it and ensure our language reflects the communities we serve.

In partnership with St Paul’s Carnival/Trinity and Citizens In Power, we are exploring how to co-create a cultural strategy for the West of England region with citizens.

During this research phase, funded by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch), we invited a range of collaborators from the sector who place participation at the heart of their practice to hear from some of the best speakers working in democratic decision making right now.

Part 5: Deliberative Workshops

In January and February 2023 we organised three deliberative workshops with the aim of devising a long-term, citizen-led process that will shape a cultural plan for the area.

In our first session, we heard from Sarah James, the Creative and Cultural Programme Lead at West of England Combined Authority. She spoke about the Combined Authority’s Cultural Compact – a group consisting of representatives from four Unitary Authorities (Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire) that aims to focus and amplify the role of culture in the region as a driver for economic success, placemaking, community cohesion and personal wellbeing. Sarah talked us through the evolving Cultural Plan for the region and how this connects with other active cultural conversations in the area.

The group then briefly discussed the application process for previous rounds of the government’s City Of Culture competition, from the initial expression of interest through to the judges’ panel visit and interviews. It was agreed that it would be up to the Citizens’ Assembly for Culture as to whether an application for future competitions would be relevant or not.

The group then moved on to discuss the idea of Deliberation – a key methodology used in Citizens’ Assemblies. We heard from Professor Alan Renwick (Deputy Director at UCL’s Constitution Unit) who described the key components which lead to deliberative and consensus decision-making and how this differs from a more conventional debating approach.

Following this first session, we felt that it would be good to bring some of the principles Alan Renwick discussed to life with a couple of stories from inside a Citizen’s Assembly. Therefore, to start our second deliberative workshop, Executive Director of St Pauls Carnival and regular Citizens’ Assembly facilitator LaToyah McAllister-Jones shared some stories that helped immerse us back into the world of assemblies, understand more about their conduct, and remind us that there is expertise around these kinds of participatory processes in our teams and region for us to draw on.

Following this, we spent some time delving more deeply into the way Citizens’ Assemblies are organised and delivered. Sarah Allan, one of the UK’s leading experts in Citizens’ Assemblies, who is Director of Capacity Building and Standards at Involve, joined us to explore the way assemlies are designed along with some of the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the assembly model. She delved into the governance of Citizens’ Assemblies, and how the different stages of assemblies work. After considering the core components of a Citizens’ Assembly, we deliberated together to create a list of other exercises or approaches that we thought could add value to the assembly model.

In the final session, we came together to explore our ideas for a citizen-led process for the west of England region. We set out to create a long-term and affordable and citizen-led process that could create a Cultural Plan for the region. Our main questions and themes were: How can the process itself be creative & cultural? How can the process be inclusive and diverse at every stage? Who are the stakeholders in the process and how can we bring them on the journey? Could the assembly have a federal structure with sub-groups to reflect the different areas across the region? Based on the experience and discussions from all three of the deliberative workshops, we outlined a process as a basic prototype, to be tested with citizens and the wider sector in autumn 2023.

Find out more about the project

Movema Easter workshop at Trinity. Photo credit Alastair Brooks

Due to high demand, applications are now closed

Trinity Community Arts are offering free supermarket vouchers worth up to £150 to help with the cost of living.

The vouchers are available to anyone aged 18 and over who meets one or more of the following criteria

• lives within a 0.5 mile radius of the centre
• takes part in regular community activity at the centre, including Gentle Dance, ROTN and Hype Dance
• takes part in youth activity at the centre, including Next Gen, Stay and Play and after school clubs
• is a parent/carer of a child in local schools including Hannah More, Easton CE Academy, St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary School, Evergreen Primary school and Central Bristol Children's Centre

The voucher scheme will run in May and June 2023 and is supported by The Society of Merchant Venturers,

Credit: Ice Road by Raucous - Photographer Jack Offord

Trinity have submitted a bid to Bristol City Council to take on Jacobs Wells Baths as part of a Community Asset Transfer.

Jacobs Wells Baths, a Grade II listed building, opened as a public swimming pool in 1889. In the 1980's following the closure of the pool facilities the site was re-purposed as a community dance centre - which closed its door in 2015. Following this in Dec 2022, due to rising costs, Fusion Leisure Centre announced that it could no longer commit to re-opening the building as a public pool and a public campaign was launched, driven by local residents, to safeguard the future of the building.

Trinity have been working closely with stakeholders to develop a cohesive plan to take on the management of the building and deliver a programme of repairs in order to re-open Jacobs Wells Baths as a community space. Alongside this we have created a detailed business plan that outlines our vision for the space to be economically viable. You can read these documents here and here.

We remain committed to working with Bristol City Council, Councillors, partners and stakeholder groups to develop and deliver a realisable repair and renovation scheme that is both in keeping with the venue’s dance heritage and also responds to consultation and the desperate need for community and youth provision within the locality. This includes hosting events, attending meetings and other activities to gather feedback from the many voices invested in the future of the site. If you would like to keep up-to-date about our plans, sign up to our mailing list here.