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We are delighted to welcome Mr Jonathan Webb MB ChB FRCS (Orth) as the new President of Young Bristol. Currently working between the Bristol Nuffield Chesterfield Hospital and the Fortius Clinic in London as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, he specialises in all types of knee surgery.
Jonathan is also kept busy with his varied charitable interests which include the Society of Merchant Venturers, the Society of St Stephens' Ringers, and the University of Bristol campaign for resource.
Whilst training to be a surgeon Jonathan played rugby in the amateur days, winning 33 caps for England, playing for Bristol University, Bristol and Bath. During this time England won 2 grand slams and reached the final of the 1991 Rugby World Cup. In 1992 Jonathan was awarded the Rothmans Player of the Year award. In 2011 Jonathan joined the RFU Council, he is now the World Rugby representative and sits on the Board of the RFU. He also chairs the Medical Advisory Committee and the Concussion Risk Management Group.
The team at Young Bristol are pleased to have Jonathan join us at such an exciting time and we look forward to his involvement in our 90th year and beyond!
We are delighted to announce that we are recruiting for a number of roles for Young Bristol’s growing Programme and Delivery team to deliver engaging, energising and educational programmes to young people on our unique mobile provision, the Youth Club on Wheels!
As an organisation, our mission is to be an outstanding provider of high-quality, community-based youth services and innovative programmes that positively and sustainably impact the lives of young people
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award-winning, Bristol-based charity with a long and proud history - championing the power of youth work, especially for those young people who need us most. By joining our dedicated team, you can help make positive impact on the lives of young people:
YB Youth Club on Wheels -Senior Youth Leader
Our Youth Club on Wheels is like no other project. We develop and engage young people on their own turf and work really hard doing so. We work with the hardest to reach young people and create amazing relationships with them; providing opportunities that empower and enrich their communities who do not have any other youth provision for young people. Recently featured on BBC's 'The One Show' and nominated as a finalist for the Children and Young People Now Awards, the opportunity to work with the Youth Club on Wheels is not one to miss!
The YCOW Senior Youth Leader will work on our Youth Club on Wheels to deliver engaging, educational and energising programmes to the young people we work with. They will work to deliver the best opportunities for young people, broadening their horizons and supporting them to become more successful, resilient andconfident members of their community. The post holder will act as a role model for young people, encompassing the values of Young Bristol tohelp young people make positive choices.
YB Youth Club on Wheels - Driver
Our Youth Club on Wheels project is like no other project. We develop and engage young people on their own turf and work really hard doing so. We work with the hardest to reach young people and create amazing relationships; providing opportunities that empower and enrich communities who do not have any other provision for Young People. Recently featuring on The One Show and nominated as a finalist for the Children and Young People Now Awards, the opportunity to work on our Youth Club on Wheels is not one to miss!
The YCOW Driver is a key role to ensure the delivery of our engaging, educational and energising programmes to young people can continue to be delivered. The driving role acts to ensure our YCOW gets to the locations required in a safe and timely manner, the vehicle is maintained, when using it, to an appropriate standard.
There is no expectation to deliver youth work during sessions, but this can be incorporated into the role for the right applicant.
This week, Young Bristol were pleased to receive a generous donation from local construction recruitment company, Leggwork!
Leggwork have been a valued supporter of Young Bristol since 2021. They have provided financial donations, in-kind support and have regularly volunteered at our Community Youth Clubs. The team have also kindly supported us through numerous fundraising events.
Young Bristol were amazed to receive a generous donation of 600 Easter eggs from Leggwork. These Easter eggs will be distributed to young people across our Community Youth Club network, including those attending our Holiday Clubs and Open Access sessions this month!
"Donating Easter eggs to Young Bristol has been a cherished annual tradition for us at Leggwork since 2021. Seeing the children's excitement and happy faces is such a great feeling! Supporting Young Bristol is really important to us, and this is definitely one of the best parts of our ongoing partnership!"
Justin, Director at Leggwork
It was incredible to see the excitement from young people when the team distributed some of the Easter Eggs to young people taking part in Grassroots Sports Holiday Clubs, who use our BS14 Youth Club during half terms!
Thank you to Leggwork for your kind donation! If you would also like to help us support young people across Bristol, click here and find out more!
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2025! If you are a business in the South West with some keen golfers or an ethos for supporting local charities, this is the event for you!
Bacon rolls and hot drinks will be available to all participants on arrival, and a one-course meal is available post-golf. A raffle and auction will be held after the dinner!
Our event will see teams put their golfing abilities to the test, with a chance of winning from a selection of brilliant prizes!
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, including:
Title Sponsor - £1,500
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Your organisation's logo to feature on all Young Bristol's Golf Day marketing material
Companies marketing merchandise to be included inside our goody bags
A sponsored hole which can include branded advertising materials to be situated at the tee
Opportunity to run either "longest drive" or "nearest pin" at your sponsored hole
FREE corporate team building day from our Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, for up to 8 people
Hole Sponsor - £550
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Organisations logo to appear on Young Bristol's website, within an article and a social media post
Your sponsored hole to include branded advertising materials, situated at the tee
By sponsoring our Golf Day, not only will you be able to spread the word about your work, but you will also help us to continue our mission of supporting young people!
If you are interested in any of our sponsorship opportunities, or would like to sign up your team, please contact us by emailing info@youngbristol.com for more details.
At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our mission of supporting young people by providing safe places, a supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone!
We are pleased to welcome the Governments development of a new ten-year National Youth Strategy to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people, and ensure that every young person can thrive.
Young people aged 10 – 21 (aged 25 with SEND), are being encouraged to take part in this once-in-a-generation strategy, bringing the power back to young people and their communities, and improving youth focused services.
It is vital that we encourage young people to use their voice, ensuring that they remain at the core of what we do.
Your future is on the menu! Tell the Government what they can Deliver You. Have your say and place your order here!
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2025! If you are a business in the South West with some keen golfers or an ethos for supporting local charities, this is the event for you!
When: Thursday 26th June 2025, arrival from 8:00am for a 9:30am tee off
£300 per team of 4 - sponsorship opportunities available!
After the success of our Golf Day & Dinner 2024, we are pleased to welcome 18 teams to take part in raising vital funds for Bristol's children and young people. Our Golf Day & Dinner offers the perfect opportunity to network with other local businesses, whilst supporting the excellent work that Young Bristol does across the city!
Not only will there be chance for you to put your golfing abilities to the test, but you will also be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes, with our raffle and auction!
If you would like to sign up your team, please get in touch by emailing info@youngbristol.com!
At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our mission and are proud to celebrate our incredible people, achievements, and impact we make across Bristol's communities.
Our programmes provide a safe place, supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone
However, our vital work could not have been achieved without the dedication of our amazing volunteers, corporate partners, donors and fundraisers who go above and beyond to support us each year.
Earlier this year, Young Bristol celebrated those people who make a difference across our charity, at our Celebration, AGM and Awards event on Wednesday 15th January. The event brought together 100 people to highlight the outstanding staff members, Trustees, volunteers and supporters who continue to go above and beyond.
The event also championed the young people whose lives have been transformed with the support of Young Bristol, and who have gone on to achieve incredible things during 2024. Certificates were presented to 10finalists for Young Bristol’s ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award, and a trophy and prize package was given to our 2024 winner, Eve Jackson. Trophies were also awarded to our 2024Competition Winners and Young Bristol’s Shield was presented to the winning Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees to Young Bristol's Board of Trustees- Cathy Dodsworth, Fahma Mohamed, Jay Nash and Shannon Ringland!
These appointments come at an exciting time for Young Bristol as we head towards our 100-year anniversary in 2028! Young Bristol were keen to recruit new Trustees who could complement the skills of our existing Board members; and who had the passion, desire and ability to help the charity achieve its ambitious future goals.
Young Bristol continues to prioritise the importance of our Board having a broad representation of skills, backgrounds and experiences; as well as a shared passion and experience of working with the youth sector.
Meet the Trustees:
Cathy Dodsworth
Cathy grew up near Blackpool, Lancashire, spending a great deal of her time at a local youth club. During this time, she enjoyed playing hockey, hiking in the Lake District and completing her Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. When working in Plymouth, she assessed young people undertaking their DofE expedition across Dartmoor.
Now living in Bristol, Cathy is a Coach and Safeguarding Lead for her local rugby club. Her son also regularly attends boxing sessions at Broad Plain & Riverside Youth Project! Cathy has personally benefitted from, and is passionate about, the value that sport, outdoor activities and youth clubs bring to the lives of young people. Cathy is a HR Professional, with over 30 years experience across public and private sectors. She was delighted to take up the post of Trustee in January 2025, supporting the amazing things that Young Bristol achieves across the city.
Fahma Mohamed
Fahma is a passionate advocate for young people's rights and a leader in the youth sector. She currently serves as Project Manager at Girls Friendly Society, focusing on The Girls Rights Collective and the organisations 150th anniversary. Fahma's career has been defined by her work empowering young people, particularly in the areas of gender equality and social justice. She led a successful campaign against FGM as a teenager, securing over 250,000 signatures and contributing to a £35 million government initiatives to end FGM and forced marriage. This work earned her the Young Campaigner of the Year Award and an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of Bristol.
Fahma's previous experience includes working with young people to challenge harmful practices and support their personal development, particularly around issues of cultural identity and gender-based violence. As a Trustee at Young Bristol, Fahma hopes to bring her passion for youth advocacy, extensive experience and strategic insight to help shape the organisation's future and expand opportunities for young people across the city!
Jay Nash
Jay is the Director of People and Culture at Teach First, where he drives people strategy and execution to advance the charity's mission of tackling educational inequality. With over 17 years of experience in HR, business transformation and consulting, Jay brings deep expertise in people management, leadership and organisational development. Passionate about supporting young people, Jay understands the critical role organisations like Young Bristol play in fostering their growth and potential.
A keen outdoor enthusiast, he values the transformative power of nature and it's ability to build resilience. This year, Jay has completed the Cambrian Way, a challenging thru-hike that reflects his belief in personal growth through new and demanding experiences!
Shannon Ringland
Young Bristol holds a special place in Shannon's heart, as she had the privilege of attending the Outdoor Employment Programme 10 years ago, when she initially moved to Bristol. The programme was able to provide Shannon with invaluable skills and experiences that have shaped her professional journey.
Since leaving our Outdoor Employment Programme, Shannon has worked in many of the South West's top visitor attractions, and currently serves as HR and Operations Manager at Wake the Tiger. Her passion for the outdoors aligns with Young Bristol's mission to inspire and empower young people through outdoor activities and community programmes. Shannon has, first hand, seen the transformative power of these opportunities and is excited to contribute alongside fellow Trustees, staff and supporters to further our mission, ensuring more young people can benefit from the incredible work Young Bristol does.
You can find out more about our Board of Trustees, Patron and President here.
On Wednesday 15th January, Young Bristol welcomed our supporters, staff team, and young people and their families to our Celebration, AGM and Awards Event. The event celebrated a year of growth and impact, and highlighted stories from individuals across the organisation.
The event took place at one of Young Bristol’s Community Youth Clubs, Broad Plain & Riverside Youth Project, with a jam-packed evening which saw speakers, performances and a presentation of awards.
We were thrilled to have young people from The Grove @ Bedminster Down and Youth Worker, Cassidy Cockram open the event. It was amazing to see the young people share their talents with the 100 people who attended.
We heard from Young Bristol’s President, Jonathan Webb and Co-Chairs Victoria Matthews and Jamie Cameron, who outlined the charity’s impact over recent years, our key achievements and focuses for 2025 – 2028.
Lee Williams DL shared his experiences from the past seven years as Chief Executive of Young Bristol.
“Leading Young Bristol has been the honour of a lifetime. In those past seven years, I’ve witnessed incredible transformations: a shy teenager finding their voice as a leader, a struggling child discovering their passion through STEM programmes and countless young people who once faced uncertainty now stepping into bright futures with confidence. These moments remind me daily of why we do what we do.”
The event welcomed supporters and key individuals who have been impacted by, and seen first-hand, the long-term positive effects of Young Bristol’s support. Alumni Junior Saunders spoke about his experience of Young Bristol as a young person, and how the support of Youth Workers can have a transformative impact on a young persons life. Junior welcomed the High Sheriff of Bristol Richard Cole, Lord Mayor Andrew Varney and Councillor Patrick McAllister to answer a series of questions focusing on the importance of youth work and its impact in communities across the city.
Now more than ever before, young people and families across Bristol need the support of charities like Young Bristol.
Next year, you can make a difference by taking on a challenge whilst supporting a local cause. Whether you want to take part in a fun run, build up your physical fitness with a half marathon, or push yourself to the limits with an Ultra challenge - grab your trainers and get fundraising!
"The day was perfect for running and it was great to meet everyone running for Young Bristol - the build up was made easier knowing you're raising money for a worthwile cause.”
Tough Mudder - Saturday 16th August 2025, Gloucester
Running for Young Bristol is straightforward - and FREE! We'll cover the place cost for you, and you will get your own complimentary Young Bristol branded vest. All we ask is that you pledge to fundraise for us!
If you would like to find out more information about these events, click here!
"Fundraising for Young Bristol was a real privilege. What’s more, as soon as I explained to people what the charity does, and how it does it, they immediately “got it” and could see how their financial support would make a real difference in a real community.”
Erik, London Marathon runner
How your support will make a difference.
Here in Bristol, Young Bristol continues to respond at the frontline with great initiatives to keep young people engaged, inspired, empowered and active.
£50 pays for a young person to go on a residential experience
£260 pays for two evenings of Youth Work for 50 young people with a qualified youth worker
£350 pays for one young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme to gain a First Aid qualification
£1,250 allows the Youth Club on Wheels to deliver sessions in a community with no provision for a whole month
Our Fundraising Team are here to support you! If you are interested in signing up to run for Young Bristol, or take part in a race not listed above then please contact our friendly team. Get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 0117 929 2513 or email info@youngbristol.com.
