"The aim of the Bristol Women's Forum is to promote womens' equality. The independent Forum is run by volunteers. It lobbies Bristol City Council departments and councillors on women's issues, runs campaigns and consultations and puts on events."

Supporting Black Carers in Bristol Locations: St Pauls 0117 914 4491

Off The Record provides a free and confidential counselling, crisis support, advice & information service for young people aged 25 & under. We operate a counselling appointment system or you can just drop-in & see us Location: Keynsham tel: 0117 9860691.

PinkParents is the only UK-wide charity OF, BY and FOR lesbian, gay and bisexual parents and parents-to-be. Contact: PinkParents UK, Box 55, Green Leaf Bookshop, 82 Colston St, Bristol BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 904 4500

The IKEA Props Barbarians support inclusive projects for those with special needs.

National organisaton supporting family based short break services (family based "respite" care for disabled children) throughout the country. More short break carers are urgently needed to support disabled chidlren and their families. Check out our website to find a scheme near you.

We are part of a national charity founded in 1992 by Victor Mizzi M.B.E. Since then over 150 "Links" have been established throughout the United Kingdom, raising money to support the children of Belarus, whose lives will be forever affected by the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. Bristol 07812 159942 Charity, Chernobyl, Belarus, Cancer, Lukemia, Baronvichi, Ossipovichi

Our New ME Newspaper, supporting people who suffer from ME created by Mefreeforall

Advice and specialist help for homeless people and anyone with housing problems. Subjects covered include rent or mortgage arrears and repossessions, rent increases, disrepair, illegal eviction and harassment, benefits for housing costs. Outreach services in Hartcliff, Knowle, Lockleaze, Yate and Kingswood.