We are launching our independent community research survey, designed to gather views, experiences and ideas from across the community.

St Pauls Carnnival wants to hear from local residents, volunteers, artists, performers, traders, sound system representatives, partner organisations and Carnival attendees. Your voice matters, and we want to hear your perspectives, ideas and recommendations as we work together to shape the future of Carnival.

As we work towards the return of the procession and further carnival activity such as Mandela’s hideaway and the Edlers Brunch in 2027, including the much-loved procession through the streets of St Pauls, we're committed to being open about what it takes to deliver one of Bristol's most significant cultural celebrations.

The CICI focus over the next 12 months is on creating the conditions needed for the successful return of a full-scale St Pauls Carnival in 2027, including the traditional procession, which remains one of Carnival's most important and iconic elements.

We are a fundraising organisation, as our core funding partly covers operations and programme delivery. We always have to fundraise when delivering a programme, particularly in this climate. We ensure that all our artists are paid, as it is important to value their creativity and support their work in these challenging economic times.