The Merchant Venturers Charity

About The Merchant Venturers Charity

The Merchant Venturers Charity is a Bristol-based local funder focused on improving life across Greater Bristol through small grants to community groups, individuals, and charities. Its giving emphasizes education and youth, social need, older people’s care, health-related support, environmental stewardship, and social enterprise, with a clear preference for practical, place-based projects that benefit Bristol residents. It also administers a separate scholarship program for young people, supporting approved educational expenses like books, equipment, and travel.