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Bristol Community Festival - event proposal form

If you are a community group or organisation and would like to organise an event during Bristol Community Festival 6th – 12th June 2026, we want to hear from you!

Please complete this event proposal if you are:

a voluntary sector organisation or

part of a group (of at least 3 residents) and

work and/or based in Bristol

Please complete the application below and return it to the Community Resources Team investmentandgrants@bristol.gov.uk by 9am Monday 23rd February 2026.

If you have any questions, or need help completing the form, please contact investmentandgrants@bristol.gov.uk or call 07778 732452.

Section A: Information about you and your group/organisation

A1. Contact details:

Group/organisation name
Name of contact for your application
Role in group/organisation
Email
Telephone
If you have any access or communication needs, please tell us about them.

Section B: Your event

B1. Title of your event

B2. Provide a short description of your event (200 word limit)

B3. Where would your event take place?

For example, Clifton, Redland, St George. If you already have a venue in mind, please let us know. If you are planning on holding your event outside or in a green space, please read the guide to holding events outside and Community Events in Parks guide before applying.

B4. When would you like to hold your event?

Please note, your event needs to be delivered between Saturday 6th June and Friday 12th June 2026. Please provide a potential date and time.

B5. Which of the below festival aims will your event aim to achieve?

Please tick all that apply.

Our event will:

☐ Celebrate citizen-led activities in Bristol, and the knowledge and experience of those that make them happen.

☐ Share stories of citizens making their voices heard or influencing decision making.

☐ Help citizens to develop a sense of belonging

☐ Connect citizens with opportunities to come together and make a positive change in their community.

☐ Inspire, upskill, and connect people to enable them to take action on things that are important to them.

B6. What do you expect to happen as a result of the event? (200 word limit)

For example, you will raise awareness of an issue, connect people to opportunities in their area.

B7. Health and safety at Bristol Community Festival is a priority. We want to make sure that everyone is safe while attending any event during the festival, and you are protected if anyone is injured or harmed at your event. If you are organising an event, you must have Public Liability insurance.

Bristol City Council will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring at events associated with Bristol Community Festival.

Please tick if you agree to the below statement.

☐	I confirm that my event will be covered by Public Liability Insurance and that I take responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of those who take part.

B8. There will be a final celebration at City Hall on Saturday 13th June which all event holders are invited to attend. This event will thank people who bring communities together across the city including those who have organised events at the festival.

Please tick if you agree with the below statement.

​​☐​	I agree that my organisation/group, or a representative from my organisation/group, is able to attend the final celebration event on Saturday 13th June if my application is successful.

Section C: Accessibility

We expect everyone to think about the accessibility of their event and do everything they can to make it inclusive and accessible.

C1. Venues:

All venues and buildings used to host events must be accessible, with an accessible entrance, bathroom and parking space.

All event organisers must complete a Self-Assessment Access Audit Checklist which will help you make sure your chosen venue is accessible. We can support you with finding an accessible venue for your event.

Please tick if you are happy to agree with the below statement.

☐ I agree to host my event in an accessible building and complete a Self-Assessment Access Audit Checklist if my application is successful.

​C2. Activities:

Bristol Community Festival is intended to be inclusive and open to all. However, we appreciate that it is not possible for all activities to be accessible to everyone. For example, events in parks and green spaces.

Please tell us how your event and activities will be as inclusive and accessible as possible (200 word limit)

For example, it will be free to attend, it will be held at a time that is suitable for a specific community, it will be held in a public, accessible space, it will be suitable for families with activities for children.

Please email this to us in the Bristol City Council Community Resources team at investmentandgrants@bristol.gov.uk

9am Monday 23rd February 2026.

Applications received after this time will not be considered.