The Nisbet Trust

Recent Grants

Capital Grants


Since 2017 we have supported a number of organisations with major grants for transformational capital projects. These include:

The Bristol Beacon Transformation Appeal.

The Coach House Transformation by Black South West Network.

The Park, Knowle West.

Empire Fighting Chance.

Kingsley Hall Transformation Project by 1625 Independent People.

Jacobs Wells Baths byTrinity Community Arts.

Gympanzees Home Appeal.

Creative Youth Network Magistrates Courts.

Underfall Yard Recovery Project.


Revenue Grants


£30,000 over two years to  1625 Independent People towards a Peer Educators project addressing homelessness.

£54,000 over two years to  Bristol Somali Resource Centre towards an Employment Support Programme.

£60,000  over two years to  Off The Record for a Peer Navigator volunteer programme, giving young people a central role in providing mental health support to their peers.

£30,000  over two years to  Access Sport to develop community sports clubs for disadvantaged and disabled young people.

£60,000  over three years to Bristol Refugee Rights Welcome and Advice Services.

£67,000  over three years to  Babbasa towards the costs of the Our City 2030 Upward Mobility Coordinator.

£75,000  over three years to  Housing Matters to provide specialist advice and advocacy support to vulnerable people in housing crisis.

£78,000 over two years to Young Bristol for their ‘Outdoor Employment Programme’ for disadvantaged young people aged 16-25 .

£55,000  over three years to  ACTA Theatre towards their weekly youth theatre for vulnerable young adults aged between 16-25.

£69,000  over three years to  Oasis North Bristol Hub towards the costs of their Youth Empowerment Lead Worker.

£5,000 to Keynsham Music Festival for a youth led Installation Project for young people who are currently experiencing difficulties which are manifesting in anti-social behaviour and exclusion.

£10,000 to The Wave Project for a Surf therapy programme for disadvantaged young people.

£20,000 to Unique Voice to deliver enhanced trauma informed support for children and families, accessing holiday programmes and community provision.