| Bristol Student Community Action | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SCA |
| Motto | eSCApe the student bubble |
| Formation | 1970 |
| Location | Bristol |
| Website | www.bristolsca.org.uk |
Bristol Student Community Action (SCA) has over 1000 members volunteering with over 30 student run projects in the local community. Projects involve helping disadvantaged children, helping out in schools, helping elderly people, the homeless, people with disabilities, refugees, environmental projects and various other community support services. SCA also runs a number of events throughout the year including SCA Week, the Kids Christmas Party, the Elderly Dinner Dance and the SCA Sleepout.
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