With generous support from Bristol City Council we have been entirely redeveloping the building, which is situated along the vibrant high street of Old Market. Old Market is not only one of the most diverse areas in the City, also one of the most historic, with over 60 listed buildings.

We want to provide a crucial information and signposting point to help people better access services. We also want to create a space where people can come, get involved and have their say, to shape the ongoing development of the area. We are working closely with local stakeholders including Destination Bristol, VBRA West (Bristol's LGBT Business Association) and the Old Market Community Association (OMCA), who are all working collectively to create a brighter future for Old Market.

Next month will see the launch of Arts West Side - a volunteer-run, community-led space. Initially we will be providing an exhibition space for local artists, meeting and activity space for community groups and a base for the OMCA so that people can find out more information about what's going on in Old Market and how to get involved. The project is totally in its infancy, so anyone getting involved will have the opportunity to shape this vibrant new community space.

We are currently exploring ways we can fund a project manager to help coordinate its use, provide support to the OMCA and develop community and arts activities. We are also looking at ideas to deliver an Old Market Heritage Project from the space, that will allow people to learn more about the area's extensive and captivating history.

We are looking for dynamic, confident, outgoing people, with an interest in community and the arts to come and be part of this unique project. If you're passionate and have got what it takes to make stuff happen, we'd love to hear from you. Contact info@3ca.org.uk if you would like to get involved.

Tickets can only be bought at the following places, in person, so get them while they last!

Bristol Ticket Shop - 26 Union Street, Bristol, Avon BS1 2D  

Fopp Record Shop - 27-29 College Green, Bristol BS1 5TD  

Rise Records - 70 Queens Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 1QU

On sale 12 noon Saturday 24th September

The Maccabees announce low key dates at intimate venues to perform tracks from eagerly awaited third studio album.

‘The Maccabees are entering the prime of their musical lives’ - NME

The Maccabees have today announced a run of low key dates to perform tracks from their eagerly anticipated, as yet unnamed, third studio album.

The five-piece from London, Orlando Weeks, Hugo White, Felix White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle, are putting the finishing touches to the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2009 album Wall Of Arms at their Elephant and Castle studio space.

The bands decision to play smaller intimate shows to road test new tracks comes in the wake of electrifying performances at Portsmouth Wedgwood Rooms and the Phoenix in Exeter. As with both of these recent shows and the forthcoming dates the performances will also include songs from the bands much loved first two records.

The run of shows begin on 21st October in Gloucester, ending in Bristol on 2nd November and includes one off small, capacity London show at the Village Underground on November 1st.

Tickets will go on sale this Saturday 24th September. The band have decided to keep booking fees on tickets low by making them available through local records shops wherever possible.

For more info on this and other upcoming events, visit our events page

• Alabama 3 • The Ambling Band • Andrew Bird • Angelic Upstarts • Anna Calvi • Antony & the Johnsons • The Automatic • Babyhead • Battles • The Beat • Bellowhead • Bill Callahan • Black Mountain • Blood Red Shoes • The Buzzcocks • Carpet Crawlers • Chemical Brothers • Courtney Pine • The Cramps • CW Stoneking • DIY • Dr John • Dreadzone • Dub Mafia • Duran Duran • Easy Star All Stars • Echo & the Bunnymen • Ed Harcourt • Eddie Reader • Emiliana Torrini • The Fall • Feist • Fionn Regan • Gil Scott Heron • Glasvegas • The Glitzy Bag Hags • The Good, the Bad, the Queen • Graham Coxon • Guillemots • Hard Fi • The Horrors • Hot Wuk • Hugh Masekela • Irration Steppas • The Jesus & Mary Chain • Jon Spencer Blues Explosion • Josh Ritter • Joyce Simms • Joy Division • Kid Carpet • The Kills • King Tubby • Kosheen • Laura Marling • Lianne La Havas • Low • Lower Than Atlantis • Luke Vibert • Lykke Li • M83 • Maccabees • Massive Attack • Meet Your Feet • Metronomy • Noah & the Whale • Nouvelle Vague • Okkervil River • The Orb • Pains of Being Pure at Heart • Patrick Wolf • The Pharcyde • Pigeon Detectives • Pop Will Eat Itself • Portishead • The Proclaimers • Prodigy • Public Enemy • Pulled Apart by Horses • Red Snapper • Regina Spektor • Roni Size • Salif Keta • The Scrub • Seth Lakeman • Sheelanagig • Skatalites • Skunk Anansie • Smith & Mighty • The Stingr

Into it's third year running, our Christmas Art Market, taking place Saturday 3rd December is now accepting bookings for stalls. If you are a local artist looking for an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work in an busy, festive setting then you have come to the right place.

The last two events booked out in advance so don't leave it too late to get your pitch.

Contact us for more info or to request a booking form.

We will have a selection of live acoustic music to keep you entertained, more lovely hot mulled wine to keep you warm and the usual mince pies!

See our events page for full details

Trinity Community Arts is launching a new course is designed to help young people build confidence, discover, develop ideas about future study and career paths and find routes to get there.

The course is targeted at young people aged 16-18 not in education employment or training.

Courses will be delivered in a relaxed learning environment at the Trinity Centre with experienced tutors and support workers to give young people the help they need. A flexible group working approach allows tutors to respond to the needs of those in each session with one to one assistance also available.

Each week young people will get the chance to build their CV and develop job search skills and receive guidance and support in where to go in the future whilst also taking part in creative activities including Music, Photography and Graffiti sessions and more.

Students can also choose to to move on to one of our other creative courses to develop skills further and gain nationally recognised accreditations in subjects such as ICT and Maths.

If you know a young person who you would like to refer to this course or you are a young person interested in signing up, please contact 0117 935 1200 email training@3ca.org.uk or drop in to the Trinity Office.

Trinity to launch new site on West Street

Trinity Community Arts will be launching a dynamic new community space along the high street of Old Market in Autumn 2011.

6 West Street will be developed by Trinity to provide a hub for community and arts activities, including affordable meeting and office space with reduced rates for local people and groups, a café with free wi-fi and low-cost internet access and exhibition space for local artists.

Historic Old Market is currently undergoing significant change, welcoming new residents and businesses and developing its identity as a diverse and vibrant area. Known for its eclectic mix of traders, its vibrant lesbian and gay community and a bustling nightlife, the high street currently acts as a gateway for communities of Easton & Lawrence Hill to the Cabot Circus development and the City Centre.

Trinity Community Arts already run the Trinity Centre – a community centre and live music venue situated at the top of Old Market, providing services to Easton, Ashley and Lawrence Hill. 6 West Street will complement activities and events already happening at Trinity and around the local area.

The project is in its development phase and consultation is being carried out in order to create a multi-purpose community space where local groups can use facilities, computers and meeting space.

Emma Harvey, Centre Manager of Trinity Centre said; “This is a really exciting new project in one of Bristol's most important cultural quarters. We would love to hear from anyone with ideas for the space and interest in getting involved.”

Trinity is working closely with local partners including the Old Market Community Association, the Bristol Gay Village Business and Residents’ Association, Bristol City Council and Destination Bristol who are driving the Retail Sector Development Project. The retail project is seeking to help reinvigorate the Old Market High Street and improve the situation for its businesses.

Project Manager, Eva Stuetzenberger, said: “The new Trinity outlet will be right in the heart of Old Market, injecting new arts and culture into the life of this vibrant and diverse community. A fantastic opportunity and resource for residents, visitors and businesses alike.” The development of 6 West Street will help raise the profile and visibility of local activities and contribute to the ongoing regeneration of Old Market.

Ideas for the space include providing an information and meeting point for community and arts activities, affordable office and meeting space through the Trinity Community Initiative which provides subsidised spaces for grassroots groups and an exhibition space for local artists.

If you are interested in sharing your ideas and helping with the development of West Street, please contact info@3ca.org.uk or visit the project area of our website.

Last weekend, Mr Riks could be seen creating a mural at Belmont Park, Easton with a group of local young people. He is now focussing his attention on leading another graffiti project here at Trinity as part of our project; 'Our Space Your Space' funded through My Neighbourhood - Well Being Grant.

If you would like to get involved or would simply want to pop down and observe the creative process contact us at training@3ca.org.uk / 0117 935 1200

We have two great projects for Graffiti enthusiasts taking place over the new few weeks.

Building Communities

Trinity has teamed up with Knightstone Housing to bring their project Building Communities, to life. Knightstone has invited Trinity and young people to get together and create a mural at Belmont Park in Easton. The project will help develop a more welcoming feel to the park which had previously been somewhat neglected. This project is is complemented by other improvements to the space including new gates designed by local school children.

Our resident Graffiti Artists, Mr Riks, will be running sessions on Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th (15:30 - 18:30) and Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th (12:00 - 16:00)

If you would like to get involved contact us at info @ 3ca.org.uk - alternatively just come down and take a look...we will be painting live as part of the Easton Arts Trail!

Our Space Your Space

Our second Graffiti Project is taking place during the following weeks and is part of our Well Being Project funded by My neighbourhood. During this project, young people will be creating vibrant community wall, here in Trinity's Garden, which will reflect their ideas about their local area and will be a chance for young people from different backgrounds to work positively together.

The outside piece will be visible to all visiting Trinity's garden and will help create a more inviting space for young people and their families.

Sessions for this project will take place Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd, Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th June (16:00 - 18:00). The final wall will be unveiled as part of our Free Activities Day for young people on Friday 1st July.

For more information please contact training @ 3ca.org.uk

Introduction

Trinity collects information about people coming to the centre and engaging in our projects, so that we can develop a better understanding of our audiences and supporters and ensure we communicate with you in the way you prefer, about the events and activities that you want to hear about.

Your privacy is important to us and we take great care to protect it. In line with our Data Protection Policy, this Privacy Policy discloses the ways we gather, use, disclose, and manage customer and centre user data and fulfils our legal requirement to protect your privacy.

Your rights

If you agree to share your personal details you still keep your rights given by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Our database

Trinity Community Arts (Trinity) uses a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system powered by CiviCRM. Trinity (“we”) promise to respect any personal data you share with us, or that we get from other organisations and keep it safe. We may use third-party proprietary software to help us collect data, such as sign-up forms or surveys.

We aim to be clear when we collect your data and we won't do anything with your data that you wouldn’t reasonably expect.

(As of June 2017) Trinity operates an ‘opt-in’ communication policy.

This means that we will only send marketing communications to you if have explicitly stated that you are happy for us to do so via your preferred channel/s (email, SMS, phone or post).

Trinity's marketing communications include information about our latest projects, campaigns, events and breakthroughs. If you would like to receive such communications but have not opted in please sign up here or contact us.

How we collect information

When you give it to us DIRECTLY

This may be when you buy a ticket for one of our events (see Ticket Terms & Conditions for more info), hire our space, take part in a project, join our mailing list, make a donation, purchase one of our products or communicate with us.

Sometimes we collect information through an organisation or consultant working on our behalf (e.g. a community consultant gathering feedback), but we are responsible for your data at all times.

When you give it to us INDIRECTLY

Your information may be shared with us by independent event organisers or other groups using our spaces or taking part in our projects.

These independent third parties will only do so when you have indicated that you wish to share information with Trinity and with your consent. You should check their Privacy Policy when you provide your information to understand fully how they will process your data.

When you give permission to OTHER ORGANISATIONS to share or it is available publicly

We may combine information you provide to us with information available from external sources in order to gain a better understanding of our supporters to fund raise for our projects and develop our services.

The information we get from other organisations may depend on your privacy settings or the responses you give, so you should regularly check them. This information comes from the following sources:

• Third party organisations: You may have provided permission for a company or other organisation to share your data with third parties, including charities, for example, when you sign up to buy their product or service.
• Social Media: Depending on your settings or the privacy policies for social media and messaging services like Facebook, WhatsApp or Twitter, you might give us permission to access information from those accounts or services.
• Information available publicly: This may include information found in places such as Companies House and information that has been published in articles/ newspapers.

When we collect it as you use our WEBSITE/CRM

Like most websites, we use “cookies” to help us make our site and CRM – and the way you use it – better. Cookies mean that a website will remember you.

Please see our Cookies Policy for more information (nom nom nom).

CCTV

CTV is used for maintaining public safety, the security of property and premises and for preventing and investigating crime. Please see our CCTV Policy for more information.

The personal data we collect, and how we use it

The type and quantity of information we collect and how we use it depends on why you are providing it.

For example, if you make a donation or buy a ticket, we will usually collect: Your name and your contact details. If you sign up as a member, we will may also ask for information relating to your age and ethnicity. We will never make this question mandatory, and only want to know the answer if you are comfortable telling us.

We will mainly use your data to:

• Provide you with the services, products or information you asked for

• Administer a donation or transaction with the organisation, including processing gift aid

• Keep a record of your relationship with us.

• Ensure we know how you prefer to be contacted

• Understand how we can improve our services

• Build profiles of our users and audiences and target communications

Direct Marketing

With your consent, we will contact you to let you know about our charitable activities and to ask for donations, volunteering or other support. Occasionally, we may include information from partner organisations or organisations who support us or who we work with in these communications.

We make it easy for you to tell us how you want us to communicate, in a way that suits you. Our forms have clear marketing preference questions and we include information on how to opt out when we send you marketing. If you don’t want to hear from us, that’s fine. Just let us know when you provide your data, by managing your preferences here or contact us.

Although you may not opt-in, or you may opt-out of marketing communications, we may still need to contact you from time to time with operational information that we deem necessary or important to the services that we provide, or that you provide to Trinity.

We do not sell or share personal details to third parties for the purposes of marketing. But, if we run an event in partnership with another named organisation your details may need to be shared.

We will be very clear what will happen to your data when you register.

Case studies

Some people choose to tell us about their experiences and journey at Trinity to help further our work. They may take on a role as an Ambassador or Volunteer, or become a Member or sit on our Board. This may include sharing sensitive information related to personal experiences and contact information. We use some of the information provided, including gender, ethnicity, to further develop and target our services.

If we have the explicit and informed consent of the individuals, or their parent or guardian if they are under 18, this information may be made public by us at events, in materials promoting our campaigning and fundraising work, or in documents such as our annual report.

Keeping your information up to date

We really appreciate it if you let us know if your contact details change, by managing your preferences here or contact us.

Your right to know what we know about you, make changes or ask us to stop using your data:

• You have a right to ask us to stop processing your personal data, and if it’s not necessary for the purpose you provided it to us for (e.g. processing your donation or registering you for an event) we will do so.

• You have a right to ask for a copy of the information we hold about you (Data Subject Access Request) free of charge, although, as we are a registered charity, you may wish to make a £10 donation towards our administration costs to do this.

• If there are any discrepancies in the information we provide, please let us know and we will correct them.

• If you want to access your information, send a description of the information you would like to see and proof of your identity by post to Data Subject Access Request, Trinity Community Arts, Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, BS2 0NW.

• Contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

• For further information see the Information Commissioner’s guidance here

Changes to this policy:

We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any significant changes in the way we treat your personal information we will make this clear on our website and by contacting you directly. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please let us know by contact us.

The four day event between 16-19 June, organised by Life and Soul Promotions involves two full days of education, business and performance workshop sessions, attracting some of the leading names in Soul Music.

Bringing together artists and professionals from both sides of the pond, the event will provide essential networking opportunities for all those connected with the Indie Soul Industry - this is a must for anybody with an interest in Contemporary New Soul Music.

Artists include the multi-talented, Seattle-born Nikki Wade, UK Singer-Songwriter Chidi, the naturally fresh and fly Zion Flex, Bristol's home-grown talent Bashema Hall, and singer-song writing sensation Bashiyr.

There will also be some exclusive chances to hear the new albums of artists Beverley Knight and Luke Sun.

During the evening, there will also be a range of live performances and DJs to celebrate this coming together of fine young talent.

16 June 8pm-11pm - Intro Mixer

17 June 9:30am-4pm - Indie Soul Mixer Workshops

17 June 8pm-1am - Mixer Night

18 June 9:30am-4pm - Indie Soul Mixer Workshops

18 June 8pm-3am - Mixer Night

19 June 11am-3pm - Farewell Mixer

For more info visit: bristolindiesoulmixer.co.uk or contact: indiesoulmixer@gmail.com or come along to find out more!

The Trinity Centre’s annual music, arts & craft extravaganza will take place on Sunday 15 May, with an eclectic mix of live music performances headlined by Bristol's own Dub Mafia and compèred by Mistri - Ujima FM.

The afternoon begins at 12pm, with Trinity’s resident DJ 'Read' and a first-class show packed with soul-funk, scratching, and calypso that will have you jumping from the start, while 'Bzzzpoke' kicks off it's bee themed activities and Kirsten Sims leads the arts & crafts.

Hot Buttered Soul will be blasting out old and new tracks to feed your ear drums while Urban Funkstar (Frances Mary, Little Miss DJ & Doctor Moody) collide on stage in a stellar explosion of exquisitely produced supersonic dance floor killers. Trinity's home grown talent Dinnall will show off his dance hall funky beats and great vocal arrangements later in the afternoon. Jon Kennedy (a regular DJ around Europe) has travelled the globe with his records, making it as far afield as China, Malaysia and Japan will be landing on Trinity's stage to close the day.

There is such a large mix of artists this year, were not just about electronic vibes but we have some enlightening bands like The Duckworths & The Doubtful Guests who will bring a chilled and melodic vibe to Trinity's Garden Party. Working up to our headline act will be The Scribes, a new wave hip hop four-piece formed in 2002 (touring all around the country supporting the likes of Pendulum, Example & Foreign Beggars) who have accomplished an outstanding performance at 2010’s Glastonbury festival.

Headliners Dub Mafia will hit Trinity with their high energy and on stage presence at 7pm. The 8 piece band will bring an urban, funky, dub feel which will make your head nod and your body pop. Dub Mafia are a band whose originality and uniqueness speaks for itself. As one of only a handful of live dance acts nationally, the band set themselves apart from all others. They have had a smashing European tour and festival tour around the UK. This should be an exciting act to see, not one to miss.

All these acts will perform against a colourful backdrop of locally-sourced craft, food and drink stalls in addition to some more unusual offerings. Cyclists in particular will be keen to take advantage of the free Bicycle Recycling and Maintenance workshop, from 12pm to 6pm, so bring your unwanted bikes, parts, take the donated bits you need or build yourself a fresh bike from what you find!

Dr Bike will donate complete bikes fixed on the day to local charitable organisations.

The Garden Party takes place at The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW, on Sunday

15 May 2011, from 12pm until 9pm. Free entrance.

Trinity has been invited to be involved in the Bristol Energy Project to explore the viability of create a community-owned social enterprise which will own energy infrastructure and support investment in energy efficiency, in homes, businesses and community resources in Bristol and surrounding region.

At this stage the Bristol Energy Co-operative have made an application for a feasibility study to the Bristol Energy Catalyst Fund offered by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, with the aim of carrying out a feasibility study to explore the idea in more detail. The study will look into the wider business case for the project, as well as establish a good level of technical information about prospective roofs such as Trinity and other community centres and spaces.

Whether or not we all decide if Trinity wants to be involved at a later stage in the project, taking part in the feasibility study will give us access to information around this area, and we will benefit from having access to any reports produced.

Interest in this project or in Trinity's ongoing development? Why not consider joining our membership? As a member you can help shape the development of our organisation, activities and building.

As part of Pay it Forward Week Trinity Community Arts, The Love of It and Let’s Do Nice Things are Free Alternative Royal Wedding Day on Friday 29 April 12pm-9pm.

The event is part of a week long programme of free arts and community activities that will encourage participants to pay the good deed forward and give something back to their community.

The expression "pay it forward" - inspiring a novel, a social movement and a film - is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead, essentially giving forward instead of back.

With the Royal Wedding on it's way, we'll be dusting off our bunting and getting our picnic baskets at the ready for some wedding themed fun with an alternative twist. In true Trinity style we will be doing things our own way and focusing on bringing people together and giving our diverse, vibrant communities a day of music, dancing and celebration the only way we know how. The event will be by the people, for the people, with what people want.

Hosted for FREE at the Trinity Centre ,we will be working together to provide a range of activities for all ages including an Indoor & Outdoor Fun Day with a variety of arts, games and musical fun, a Wedding of Mass Distraction service where you can come dress up and get "married" in our beautiful upstairs hall to a lover, friend, or stranger and a Magic Lantern Secret Film Screening.

If you are interested in getting involved or for more information contact info@3ca.org.uk

The grant from Communitybuilders Fund, administrated by Social Investment Business will cover the initial phases of the study, to conduct market research into the impact of Trinity and our services on the local area and exploring people's ideas for the development of our activities, organisation and the building.

This will be an opportunity to engage with service users, local residents, volunteers and other possible beneficiaries, in order to identify key activity areas that are a priority to development.

The study will form part of a wider feasibility study, that will look at what is architecturally and structurally possible. Ultimately, we want to develop the Trinity Centre in order to maximise its use, enable us to deliver more services to our target groups, increase our revenue streams and minimise any ongoing cost and environmental impact of our energy consumption. Information gathered will be used to establish the best way forward for optimally developing the Trinity Centre, both socially and architecturally, whilst fitting in with our vision as a charitable organisation.

We are looking for the study to help ensure we develop the building in a way that takes into account the different uses of the space and the various interests of our beneficiaries. We aim to bring together people's ideas and aspirations and help balance the range of uses for maximum benefit to our communities, whilst also helping us to improve on our financial sustainability and independence.

We will be posting information on the members area of our website of any upcoming ways to be involved in this process. If you would like any further information contact info@3ca.org.uk

2011 kicked off with ...

The Walkmen , here all the way from the big apple as part of their latest tour of the UK, packed out the building playing to a swaying crowd of satisfied revellers. With a mixture of mellow, almost folkier sounds from their new album, Lisbon, including 'Stranded' and 'Juveniles' with moments of upbeat rhythms with 'Angela Surf City' all of which punctuated with the distinctive voice of front man Hamilton Leithauser. The Walkmen finished with an old favourite, the awesome, roof raising,  New York styled; 'The Rat'. Support was provided by Nashiville's latest export, Mona, who are making waves and gathering interest with their energetic stage presence and rock powered “euphoria” playing new favourites including 'Listen to Your Love'. They have just been announced MTV's winner for 'Brand New 2011' – expect to see lots more of these guys in the near future.

Too listen again click on name of artist,

The Walkmen

Mona

Trinity Community Arts are running a series of free music and arts activities for young people to broaden their experience and assist them with finding the right route into further education, voluntary work, or employment.

MUSIC MAKERS

Learn about music production, sound engineering, vocal training, singing, MC'ing and help stage your own live music event!

Taking place throughout June – July 2011, every Thursday 9am-1pm (19-25yrs), and 12:30pm-4:30pm (13-15yrs)*.

Through Awards for All we will be helping young people by developing and improving skills for the future. All our courses are led by experienced practitioners and professionals.

*FREE for 13-15yr olds who have been excluded from school and 19-25yr olds who are not in education, employment or training

MUSIC / PHOTOGRAPHY & GRAFFITI COURSES

Also available are our ongoing FREE training courses for 16 – 18yr olds*.

As well as learning practical skills in Music or Photography and Graffiti students will work towards certificates in Creative Media Production, Maths, ICT, whilst building confidence and gaining new experiences.

*FREE for 16 – 18 yr olds not in education, employment or training

6 week Music course starts Tuesday 18^th January

6 week Photography & Graffiti course starts Tuesday 25^th January

Contact us for more info or to arrange a visit or referral:

0117 9351200    training@3ca.org.uk

What's Your Trinity Story? - funded by Heritage Lottery Fund Your Heritage Grant - featured an an oral history and archiving project about Trinity from 1960-today, with specific reference to its role as a music and community venue.

"The Trinity Centre has a fascinating history, and the Heritage Lottery Fund is really pleased to support this inspiring project which will capture what it has meant to people over the last 50 years." Nerys Watts, South West Heritage Lottery Fund Head of Region

Trinity's history

Trinity is probably best known for its role in the music scene of the 1990s, when it played host to some of the biggest domestic and international music stars of the time. Trinity's stage has been graced by the likes of U2, The Wailers and Public Enemy as well as local talents such as Massive Attack. It hosted many famous artists notably from the punk, and reggae genres, and was an important landmark in the globally exported "Bristol Sound" prominent during this era.

The space has also had a number of roles within the community over the years - from a bingo hall to a boxing ring - and is now run as a community arts centre with regular training, projects and events.

The heritage project consisted of workshop activities and sessions designed to engage the community of all ages in sharing their experiences and stories of the space. It involved detailed research to culminate in a final exhibition, book and online archive.

Click here to read the full evaluation report.

I hope that all members will agree that Trinity has had a very successful 2010. This Annual Report gives details of the activities that have been taking place at the Trinity Centre over the last year. Our thanks go to our committed staff, volunteers and members who supported in the delivery of these services. The Directors feel that 2010 provided a period of stability after the past challenges experienced by Trinity. We do not think that we have got everything right yet, but we hope the members will agree that we are moving in the right direction.

At last year's AGM we adopted new articles, which now enable us to carry out our work with a clearer understanding of our position and legality. There were some concerns expressed in certain areas and following a period of further consultation we will be presenting a refined version of the articles for approval at the 2010 AGM. We believe this will address the issues raised and ensure our constitution is a true reflection of our shared mission and values. We have been working with the Cooperative Assistance Network, CommunityMatters and the Business Development team from the Communitybuilders Fund, who have all helped us in 2010 with the ongoing development of the organisation.

We have been working with Bristol City Council in the negotiation of a longer lease for the Trinity Centre, to secure the future of this building for the community. Bristol City Council have now implemented a Community Asset Transfer Policy, which will help to advance this process and we are hopeful to achieve a positive outcome in 2011. We have also applied for Charitable status and are receiving support in order to ensure this application will be successfully concluded in the near future.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the members to thank the Board of Directors and our Company Secretary Simon Hewes and the team at Bond Pearce – all of whom have given a huge amount of time voluntarily, and have received no payment for their services, either directly or in the way of expenses.

Throughout the year we have been working to identify how best we can widen participation through our membership. We have held several consultation sessions and are keen to work with local people and Centre users to assure the needs of our communities are reflected and influence the future development of Trinity.

We have received considerable grant support from a variety of funders to deliver projects, training and improve the building. Future applications are in hand, which will hopefully yield further development. The directors and staff feel that we are now in a strong position to move forward and further develop and improve the scope and range of activities taking place at Trinity.

Check out our Annual Report for more information.

Over two years, the project saw us bringing older and young people together to produce a series of artworks exploring themes around different generations and cultures, funded by the Quartet Community Foundation.

“We don't get any visitors so it is really nice to see young people – we don't really have any activities here and there is not full-time warden so it was nice to create an activity that we can meet the community”. Elder participating in Project Respect, 2010

Project Respect 2008

During the first phase on the project in 2008, we created a mural in the Trinity Gardens.

A group of young people from a range of ethic and cultural backgrounds studying English at the Bristol Academy worked with groups of Elders from Upper Horfield Community Trust, The Golden Ages from Easton Church and local residents from Knightstone Housing Association and the St Pauls area.
These unique workshops are designed to provide a safe space for two generations to meet, share experiences and create artwork together.

Local artist Victoria Appleton who will be delivering the next programme of workshops said; “We are looking at the role of Elders in other societies and in the UK, exploring beliefs and concerns about older and young people.”

Project Respect 2010

As part of the second intergenerational project in 2010, over 30 participants contributed across the programme – this included volunteers who are unemployed and were looking to gain skills and meet new people.

The biggest achievement was getting two very disparate groups together – older people who were white British with young people from a range of cultures and backgrounds, some of whom didn't speak English. It helped both the young people develop their language skills and the older people to gain a deeper understanding of the complex challenges facing asylum and refugee seeking communities.

What worked particularly well with this project in comparison to past years was we took the young people to work with older people residing in Brunel Care Home in St Georges. While this posed many new challenges, this also meant that we worked with older people who were otherwise not engaged at all with any community activity, unlike past groups of older people we worked with who were already engaged with organised social meeting groups.

The main benefit was the improved communication skills and a better understanding of each others cultures. It gave the older people a chance to share their memories and talk about their experiences and allowed the young people to feel valued and accepted within their new home country.

The community will benefit from the legacy of the project and through other activities shaped alongside this proven model. The prints produced will be on permanent display in Trinity's new lobby area, which will create an improved sense of what Trinity's role is within the area and give a sense that this is an open and inclusive environment.

To mark International Pay It Forward Day on 28 April 2011, a collective of Bristol based arts organisations are joining forces and hosting a week of free activities, to encourage participants to pay the good deed forward.

The expression "pay it forward" - inspiring a novel, a social movement and a film - is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead, essentially giving forward instead of back.

Trinity Community Arts, The Love of It and Let’s Do Nice Things are organising a programme of free arts and community activities. From 23-30 April, activities will include a free family indoor picnic, workshops and more.

We are also keen to facilitate activities led by local people and groups so please get in touch if you would like to run an activity of your own in this week. Other groups and businesses are invited to join in and provide their own free fun - anyone can submit what they are doing to be included in our Pay It Forward programme and promotional material.

Individuals attending events during the week will be encouraged to pay the good deed forward.

From random acts of kindness and guerrilla gardening, to running a group activity or volunteering - a range of ideas to inspire individuals, schools and groups will be made available online as a resource pack available for download.

For more information contact us via email or phone.