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We know that in the coming weeks and months, young people will need our Youth Clubs and programmes more than ever before; providing them with positive activities, support, advice and a safe place to go.
With your support now, we can continue to provide vital opportunities for young people.
£5 a week for a year
pays for two evenings of Youth Work for 50 young people with a qualified youth worker
£50
pays for a young person to go on a residential experience
£350
will provide a young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme with a First Aid qualification
£2,500
will keep one of our Community Youth Clubs open for a whole month.
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Our vital work relies on your kind donations, big or small. With your help we can continue to improve the lives of young people across Bristol and beyond.
Chardonnay's Story
Chardonnay aged 18, first joined Ashton Vale Club for Young People in 2014, and was known by the Youth Workers at the club to be shy, not leaving their side throughout the evening sessions due to her low confidence.
The team at Ashton Vale have formed a close bond with Chardonnay, who suffers from anxiety and has learning difficulties, and have seen her flourish and grow since first attending over 8 years ago. Chardonnay has now been volunteering at Ashton Vale for over 2 years helping to deliver activities, running the tuck shop and even supporting her local over 55’s Silver Social Club.
The Youth Club has provided Chardonnay with a safe place where she feels she has a sense of ownership and somewhere she has positive mentors and role models. Chardonnay sadly suffered from a bereavement earlier this year, and even though she lost her dad she continues to support the staff and club by volunteering three nights every week.
"Her dedication to her community really puts her above the rest!"
Tremaine's Story
Tremaine, was 8 when he moved to Bristol from Scotland with his brother to live with his grandparents. At age 11 he joined the local secondary school but was bullied about his dual heritage and Scottish accent. This caused Tremaine to struggle to fit in and make friends, not socialising outside of school and spending most of his time with his (white) grandparents. During this time his grandad’s health declined also making Tremaine a young carer.
Tremaine started coming to an after-school project in 2018 with his cousin at Hartcliffe Club for Young People to help with low confidence and social skills. Within a few weeks of attending the club Tremaine had started to make friends and join in with the activities. During this time, he built up a strong relationship with a black youth worker who supported him through discussions and information about race, culture and heritage.
Over the following 6 years Tremaine has continued to grow in confidence and popularity and in 2022 he took part in a young leader’s course covering issues of equality, teamwork and public speaking. He completed the course with flying colours and went on to complete a volunteer training course and was voted as the ‘Young Leader of the Year’ by his peers and staff. In the past year Tremaine has attended residentials abroad, ‘the NABGC conference’ and the Young Bristol AGM.
“The youth club means everything to me, it literally saved me.“
Gabe's Story
Gabe, aged 13, joined Young Bristol’s Kayak Club in early 2020 prior to the pandemic.
“When Gabe started kayaking it was a big experiment which challenged him in ways that his other favourite sport, swimming didn’t,” says Gabe’s mum. “Before joining Young Bristol, Gabe had only every been canoeing on holiday in a two-person boat, but this requires an extra bit of courage for someone who is severely visually impaired.”
Gabe is an incredibly fearless and self-motivated individual. Since attending sessions he has progressed from a ‘sit on top’ kayak, to now a ‘closed cockpit kayak’, as well as taking on white water rapids in the Forest of Dean. Gabe has become an important member of the Club helping nervous paddlers develop their confidence and skills, with his calm and confident manner. “His self-esteem and confidence have grown enormously,” says Gabe’s mum, “Sporting activities, especially team sports at school can be very trying and demoralising for someone with a visual impairment. Kayaking has given him a belief in his sporting abilities.”
“He never lets his lack of sight hold him back from his desires - kayaking has given him a belief in his sporting abilities!”
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Want to find out more?
For more information, please get in touch with Lucy Saunders, our Head of Development and Fundraising at ls@youngbristol.com.
Our programmes
From youth clubs and outdoor activities to informal education and training opportunities, we offer a wide range of programmes for young people aged 8–25.