Our Creative Wellbeing Project achieve their Arts Award Bronze!

This week, Young Bristol are supporting Children's Mental Health Week, giving a voice to all young people and raising awareness of children's mental health, between Monday 9th February - Sunday 15th February.

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This year, Places2Be is exploring the theme 'This is My Place', which aims to support the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong.

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At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our Mission by providing safe places, a supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone.

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‍How we have supported our young people: Kyah's story

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Young people across the country continue to face mounting pressures, largely impacting their mental and physical health, with many being denied access to critical activities. At Young Bristol, young people are at the forefront of everything we do, and we understand the importance of always being there for young people when they need us most.

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Meet Kyah, a young person attending Hartcliffe Club for Young People. When Kyah first joined the club over two years ago, she was navigating daily challenges with her mental health and wellbeing, alongside ongoing health conditions. When she first joined the club, she was a quiet, reserved individual, taking her time to settle in.

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Since joining her local youth club, the team at Hartcliffe Club for Young People have seen Kyah consistently attend sessions, participate in every opportunity available to her, and face her challenges with determination, positivity, and a smile on her face! Over the last two years, the team have seen her grow in confidence, build strong relationships with staff and peers, and push herself out of her comfort zone.

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Kyah has now become someone who inspires others, and is seen as a role model to everyone at the club. She was recently recognised as 'Highly Commended' for Young Bristol's 'Young Person of the Year Award', for her inspiring journey, where she has shown incredible resilience and strength of character.

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Providing safe places for Bristol's young people

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Our work provides young people with safe, welcoming, inclusive places where they can be themselves, build friendships, and access support when they need it most.

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Our Youth Clubs and services continue be at the core of communities, giving young people the safety and support that they cannot find on the streets, acting as the bridge between home and school life.

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• We had 27,215 contacts with 1,832 young people, who were supported through our sessions throughout 2024 – 25.
• Our 9 community venues in North, East and South Bristol continued to open their doors up to 4 nights per week.  
• During 2024 – 25, 20 communities were positively impacted by our work.
• Since the launch of our strategy in 2022, we’ve invested £753,280 into capital improvements at a number of our community venues; making improvements that would help to create environments that young people can thrive in.

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Where you can find support and advice

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Did you know one in five children face mental health issues? Whether you want to access helpful resources, start a conversation about mental health or are seeking professional advice and guidance, there are many ways you can begin to make a difference to a young person's mental health and wellbeing. If you or someone you know needs support, check out the links below for some recommended local and national services.

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Young people

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• Mind - A mental health charity, whose aim is to ensure no one faces mental health alone. Offering online support and guidance that young people that can access on their website 24/7.
• Shout - A free, confidential24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling with their mental health. To start a conversation, text 'SHOUT' to 85258. Shout's team of trained volunteers are trained to listen at any time, day or night.
• Samaritans - Aims to provide support through phone, letter, email or in person. Whatever problem you are facing, Samaritans are available 24/7, 365 days a year!
• Kooth - an online wellbeing community where you can get free, safe and anonymous support. The forum is a judgement-free, safe place for anyone to get advice, help others and share their stories.

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Parents

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• Young Minds Parent Helpline - Offering tailored advice to parents, guardians and other family members who are concerned about a child's mental health. Advice for all young people who are under 25 over the phone or through their online chat.
• Shout - A free, confidential24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling with their mental health. To start a conversation, text 'SHOUT' to 85258. Shout's team of trained volunteers are trained to listen at any time, day or night.‍
• Samaritans - Aims to provide support through phone, letter, email or in person. Whatever problem you are facing, Samaritans are available 24/7, 365 days a year!‍
• MindEd for Families - A free e-learning portal, offering information and support about mental health and well-being. Available 24/7 on their website!

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To find out more about our work with young people and the opportunities we provide click here.

Young Bristol are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 'Charity' category at the Bristol Life Awards 2026!

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The Bristol Life Awards celebrates organisations in Bristol under 22 nomination categories. These are the most prestigious, most tightly contested Awards with the greatest number of local companies involved.

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Young Bristol have been shortlisted for the 'Charity' category in 2026, which highlights local, independent registered charities to showcase their cause and the great contribution that they make locally.

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We were nominated and shortlisted for the 'Charity' category as we stand as a beacon of empowerment, opportunity and community for young people. Our work has not only impacted young people, but the communities our services are based in. Many of our services remain situated in areas of high deprivation, where young people are cut off from the things that they need and care about most.

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"The youth club means everything to me, it literally saved me!"

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Young Bristol transformed young people lives during 2025:

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• 23,743 attendances with 8-25 year olds
• 8 Youth Clubs provided safe spaces for 1,340 young people within some of Bristol's most underserved communities
• Over 1,172 meals and food workshops provided through School Holiday Clubs, helping to address food poverty
• 50 participants aged 16-25 from our Outdoor Employment Programme achieved a number of National Governing Body qualifications Over 80% of participants went into employment or full time education within the first year

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Thank you to the Bristol Life Awards for recognising the incredible work of Young Bristol, and the dedication and hard-work of the team behind the organisation. Our team look forward to attending the awards ceremony on Thursday 26th March. A huge congratulations to all the other amazing charities that were shortlisted in the category.

On Wednesday 28th January, Young Bristol were excited to welcome our supporters, staff team, young people, and their families to our 2025 Awards and Celebration Evening.

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The annual celebration saw stories shared from our staff, volunteers, and the young people we work with, highlighted our growth and impact, and guests enjoyed fantastic entertainment performed by young people from our Youth Clubs.

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Our Awards and Celebration Evening took place at the Burges Salmon offices, one of Young Bristol's valued supporters; the event saw a jam‑packed evening full of inspiring speakers, performances and a presentation of awards.

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To kick off the event, it was great to hear from Young Bristol's President, Jonathan Webb, and Chair, Jamie Cameron, who outlined our charity's impact over the last year and our key achievements and focuses for 2025 - 2028.

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The event welcomed supporters and key individuals who have been impacted by, and seen first-hand, the long-term positive effects of Young Bristols services. Trustee Shannon Ringland spoke about her experience of Young Bristol as a teenager, and how our Outdoor Employment Programme transformed her life, and supported her to gain the skills that she still uses today.

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I took part in the Outdoor Employment Programme around 10 years ago, at a point in my life where I was new to the City, finding my feet and not entirely sure where I was heading. The programme gave me confidence, direction and a sense that there were people willing to invest their time and belief in me. Becoming a Trustee felt like a full-circle moment. I wanted to give back to an organisation that gave so much to me, to help ensure the same opportunities I benefited from are available to young people across Bristol.

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Alongside Shannon, were thrilled to welcome a number of young people from across a number of our Youth Clubs and programmes to the stage during the event. Eight young people from Avon Youth Club performed a dance, two young people read a poem about their experience at their local Youth Club. Attendees also heard from trainees from our Outdoor Employment Programme, who showcased their recent involvement in a sustainability project. All of these young people proudly shared their experiences, talents and stories with the 100 people that attended!

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One of the key highlights of the evening was the presentation of Awards throughout the evening, which recognised the fantastic achievements of our staff and the young people we support.

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We welcomed our 2025 Competition Winners, young people who engaged in our Inter Club programmes and opportunities. Young people were recognised for their involvement in sports tournaments and creative competitions. We were excited to announce Hartcliffe Club for Young People, this years winner of our Young Bristol Shield, which is awarded to the Youth Club who received the most points for entering and winning our events and competitions throughout the year. Congratulations!

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Our Long Service Award presentation brought together Young Bristol staff, Trustees and supporters, who were recognised for their incredible contribution to the charity over the years. The awards were presented by Lord Mayor, Councillor Henry Michallat to Corinne Ludwell, celebrating 15 years, Jack Jones, celebrating 15 years, as well as Sue Williams, celebrating a staggering 25 years as our longest serving staff member!

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To round-up the awards, we were thrilled to invite the twelve finalists of this years 'Young Person of the Year' award to the stage. This award recognises the amazing achievements of young people across the city, that attend our sessions and programmes.

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His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ presented each of the finalists with a certificate and a voucher. We were pleased to announce Kyah, age 12 from Hartcliffe Club for Young People and Lola, age 15 from Sea Mills Boys' and Girls Club, as our highly commended finalists for the awards. Both received headphones and a voucher for their achievement. We were then delighted to reveal Dan, age 20, from the Outdoor Employment Programme as this years winner! He was presented with a trophy, vouhcer and iPad!

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Dan was selected as this years winner for his positivity, determination, and resilience that make him an outstanding role model, and a complete joy for the Outdoor Activities team to work alongside. He is a huge asset at Pooles Wharf and the Outdoor Employment Programme, regularly volunteering at our Gig Club, Holiday Clubs and Kayak Club. His determination has seen him complete SuperSliders Bronze, Silver and Gold, run High Ropes training for trainees, and secure employment with Woodhouse Park.

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We would like to thank our supporters, donors and funders for their continued support of our work with children and young people in and around Bristol. To find out how you can support us, click here!

Young Bristol are incredibly proud to announce that Dan, member of Outdoor Employment Programme, was awarded our 2025 ‘Young Person of the Year’!

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On Wednesday 28th January, Young Bristol welcomed our supporters, Patron, President, Board of Trustees, staff team, and young people and their families to our Awards and Celebration Evening. The event celebrated a year of growth, impact and stories from individuals across the organisation.

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As part of the event, twelve finalists were invited for this years ‘Young Person of the Year’ award, which recognises the amazing achievements of young people across the city, that attend our sessions and programmes. The award was judged anonymously by a panel, with the winner receiving an incredible prize package.

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On the evening, young people were presented with a certificate from His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ. It was revealed on the evening that Dan, age 20, from the Outdoor Employment Programme was this years winner! He was presented with a trophy, a voucher and an iPad. Congratulations Dan!

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Well done to all finalists who were selected for this years award. You should be incredibly proud of your commitment, growth and impact that you are having in your programmes and communities!

This week, we were delighted to welcome the team from Burges Salmon to The Grove @ Bedminster Down, where five of their dedicated team members helped us to improve our facilities for young people.

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During their voluntary day, the team from Burges Salmon helped us with a number of outdoor and indoor task. The group spent their morning with weeding, cleaning, cutting back brambles and clearing our planters ready for spring plants. During the afternoon, to keep dry and avoid the rain, the team made an incredible impact to the clubs art room, where they ensured all of our arts equipment worked, cleaned the chalkboard, ready for new drawings, and organised the shelves to make equipment easier to access.

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"We had a fantastic day volunteering with Young Bristol at The Grove in Bedminster. It was incredibly rewarding to help transform the garden, yard, and crafts room, and to see the positive difference we could make to the space. The team really appreciated the opportunity to support such a wonderful local cause and contribute to the community.”

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Thank you to everyone at Burges Salmon for helping us to create a safe, positive place where our young people can thrive! We appreciate your ongoing support!

We are pleased to announce that booking for our February Half Term Outdoor Activities now live to book!

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Join Young Bristol and experience the thrill of the great outdoors! With a range of activities on offer, from paddling Bristol's own Harbourside to climbing through an underground adventure, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Book your Outdoor Activities sessions here!

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Half Day Canoeing

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Our Half Day Canoeing sessions  will allow you to paddle Bristol’s Harbour, passing the cities iconic landmarks. These sessions are suitable for beginners as well as experience paddlers, and are a great opportunity to improve your skills.

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When: Tuesday 17th February, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost: £20 per person

Book your Half Day Canoeing here!

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Full Day Wild Adventure

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Our Full Day Wild Adventure is the perfect challenge for those looking to climb a series of waterfalls in the picturesque Mendip Hills. You will continue your day channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time, as well embracing the art of bushcraft and cooking over an open fire!

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When: Wednesday 18th February, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: £45 per person

Book your Full Day Wild Adventure here!

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Full Day Adventure Club

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Our Full Day Adventure Club will have you enjoying a jam-packed mixture of activities. From channeling your inner Robin Hood with archery sessions that build confidence and skill, to testing your competitive spirit in rounders, football and pool tournaments, every day brings something new to enjoy.

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When: Thursday 19th February, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Cost: £30 per person

Book your Full Day Adventure Club here!

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Young Bristol are proud to announce the 12 finalists for our 'Young Person of the Year' Award 2025!

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The 'Young Person of the Year' award recognises the amazing achievements of young people across the city, that attend our sessions and programmes. Only twelve finalists were chosen for this years Award. Congratulations to all the young people who were selected as finalists this year!

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At our Awards and Celebration Evening, the winner of the ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award 2025 will be announced and receive an incredible prize package.

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Our 2025 finalists:

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Corey

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Corey, 12, has attended Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2023. Corey is an enthusiastic, committed young person, who shows fantastic engagement through sports! His resilience, positive attitude and determination shines through, and continues to grow the more he attends the club. Corey's confidence and maturity allows him to build trusting relationships with both staff and young people at the club, and sets a strong example to those around him.

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Dan

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Dan, 20, has been a member of Outdoor Employment Programme since 2023, joining after being a part of our Kayak Club in 2022. Starting as a quiet, reserved individual, the Outdoor Activities team now see Dan brimming with confidence, and has become a true outdoorsman. He is a huge asset to the team at Pooles Wharf, regularly volunteering at our Gig Club, Holiday Clubs and Kayak Club. His determination has seen him complete SuperSliders Bronze, Silver and Gold, run High Ropes training for trainees, and secure employment with Woodhouse Park.

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Evie

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Evie, 14, has been a member of Ashton Vale Club for Young People since 2024. She is a dedicated young person, that goes above and beyond for both her local youth club and community. During the summer, Evie volunteered as a Young Leader on a Tuesday junior session, entirely from her own initiative. Evie showed fantastic enthusiasm, reliability and commitment to helping others. Evie continues to build strong relationships with staff and young people, takes part in senior activities, and even coaches trampolining at a local club.

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Iris

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Iris, 10, has been a member of The Grove @ Bedminster Down since 2023. She is a kind, caring young person who is incredibly passionate about art. Focusing on her creative spirit has helped her build confidence during a performance project she led on. This project saw Iris take responsibility, grow her leadership skills, support other young people, and perform in front of over 100 people at our annual Celebration, AGM and Awards Evening. Her kindness and enthusiasm make her an inspiration to everyone at The Grove @ Bedminster Down.

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Kyah

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Kyah, 11, has been a member of Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2023. Her strength, determination and positive attitude inspires everyone at Hartcliffe Club for Young People. Despite facing ongoing health conditions and daily challenges, she consistently attends sessions, actively engages in all opportunities available at her local youth club and approaches every activity with positivity. Kyah continues to grow and thrive, and her ability to overcome her obstacles show her true strength of character.

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Leo

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Leo, 12, has been a member of BS14 Youth Club since 2022. When Leo first joined, he was a very quiet individual, who didn't engage with many people outside of his brother. Over the last year, the BS14 Youth Club team have seen Leo flourish and grow in confidence, where he now brings his guitar to sessions. Using the clubs Media Suite, Leo now has the confidence to teach others basic guitar skills and techniques, share his skills and expertise, as well as learn new songs to further his development.

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Lola

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Lola, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2024. In the last 12 months, Lola has grown exceptionally in confidence, and has become an outgoing young person who leads by example, welcomes new members and gets involved with all the opportunities on offer to her. Lola is a true inspiration to everyone at Sea Mills, making an incredible, lasting impact to everyone around her.

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Maddison

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Maddison, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2019. She represents the club in all opportunities presented to her, including Interclub Football tournaments, where she promotes women’s football. Maddison enjoys engaging in new projects, trying new sports, and supporting others with her positivity. Maddison's long‑standing involvement at the club has made her a trusted figure to everyone who attends.

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Maisie

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Maisie, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2019. Now volunteering as a Young Leader, Maisie's confidence, positivity and resilience shines through in everything she does. She consistently supports others, leads on discussion-based activities and champions LGBTQ+ awareness, where she will actively inspire others that feel marginalised to truly be themselves.

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Missie

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Missie, 17, has been a member of The Grove @ Bedminster Down since 2018, and a Young Leader since she was 15, contributing countless hours and fresh ideas to improve young people’s experience. Missie has grown in confidence, shown incredible resilience, and is a responsible role model. Always excited for new opportunities, she has appeared on BBC Radio Bristol, supported her local community garden, and helped plan and deliver a Christmas Fair, which led her to win a Bristol Young Heroes Award. Her positive attitude, dedication, and weekly commitment make her an inspiration to others.

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Remy

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Remy, 10, has been a member of Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2024. When he first joined, Remy was quiet and shy. However, over the past 12 months, the team at Hartcliffe Club for Young People have seen Remy flourish and step outside his comfort zone, where he has embraced his creativity and regularly joins a number of crafts activities on offer at the club. His enthusiasm and willingness to try new things inspires others and makes him an incredible role model.

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Robyn

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Robyn, 15, has been a member of BS14 Youth Club since 2024. She began volunteering as a Young Leader as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award and chose to continue after completing the programme. During her time as a Young Leader, the BS14 team have seen Robyn grow in confidence, lead a number of the clubs activities, build trusting relationships with younger members, and become an inspiring role model that others look up to, all whilst balancing her studies.

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We look forward to welcoming young people to our Awards and Celebration Evening on Wednesday 28th January, where we will announce the winner of the 'Young Person of the Year' award!

2025 has been a year full of milestones for Young Bristol. Throughout the year, we have seen amazing opportunities, impactful partnerships and incredible transformations!

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As we reflect on an amazing year, we are proud of everything we have achieved over the last 12 months!

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January

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Celebrating our people and impact. In January, we launched our 'Young Person of the Year' award at our Celebration, Awards and AGM 2025. We were delighted to announce that our first Young Person of the Year was Eve from Sea Mills. The event also featured young people’s achievements, highlighted our impact, shared inspiring stories, and showcased exciting future plans.

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To watch the highlights of this years event, click here!

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February

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Connecting young people across the city. In February, we hosted our annual Interclub Football Tournament, bringing together young people from four different communities across the city. Throughout the year, we delivered and provided tournaments, workshops, and activities that celebrated creativity and sportsmanship, and bridged new friendships outside of their local communities.

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If you would like to take part in one of our Interclub tournaments next year, contact your local Club Leader here.

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March

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Ensuring young people can explore new, exciting possibilities. In March, two trainees from our Outdoor Employment Programme attended the SuperSliders UK Gold Programme in Switzerland, training with Britain’s Olympic and National Ice Sports Squad to complete their certification. This year, 51 trainees on our Outdoor Employment Programme received 44 nationally recognised qualifications in outdoor pursuits, enabling them to access future employment prospects.

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Interested in joining our Outdoor Employment Programme, click here for more information.

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April

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Transforming our venues and investing in our infrastructure during 2025! In April, BS14 Youth Club’s Art Room was upgraded, creating a safer, more usable space for young people. This year also saw a number of other exciting developments across our community venues, including improvements to Avon Youth Club’s external facilities, The Grove’s outbuilding and storage, and Ashton Vale’s front door. Since launching our strategy in 2022, an incredible £753,280 has been invested into our buildings.

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Find out more about the impact of our investments here.

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May

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Our fundraisers took on new challenges, ran marathons and volunteered during 2025! May saw 17 runners raise £8,500 by taking part in the Bristol 10k and Half Marathon. During 2025, we supported 29 runners, cyclists and other athletes take part in 11 third party fundraising events. Thank you to the individuals, groups and corporates who pledged to fundraise for us this year!

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If you are interested in taking part in a third party fundraising event for Young Bristol, click here for more information and sign up today!

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June

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Working with organisations to provide further opportunities. In June, we were excited to take 13 young people on the Essex Adventure Weekend residential, which for some was their first time camping and being away from their families. Our partnerships with organisations locally, nationally and internationally supported us to further our reach, expanding our offer for young people, giving them access to new opportunities to learn and develop.

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To find out more about local, national and international opportunities, click here!

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July

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Celebrating 25 years of our outdoor activities centre. In July, Young Bristol celebrated Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre 25th anniversary. To mark the quarter-century anniversary, we worked in partnership with Burges Salmon to raise money through the '25 for 25 Challenge' which saw employee's of Burges Salmon paddle Bristol's harbourside for 25 continuous hours. With the aim to raise money to support the future of the centre, the team raised an incredible £32,000.

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To find out more about the history of Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, click here!

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August

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Inspiring young people to discover new horizons and unlock their potential. This summer, we delivered 77 Holiday Clubs and Outdoor Activity sessions from Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, encouraging young people to get out on the water, and explore local caves and mountains. At Pooles Wharf, we run 16 land and water‑based activities, saw 2,516 total contacts with young people through our Outdoor Activities Holiday Clubs.

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Click here to book our upcoming Holiday Clubs.

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September

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We built new and existing relationships in 2025. In September, Tockington Manor School announced Young Bristol as their 'Charity of the Year' for the 2025–26 school year. Students, parents, and teachers are all helping us to make a difference by participating in a range of fundraising events. Throughout 2025, we were proud to work with 34 valued partners, supporting young people to reach their full potential. Thank you to all our supporters who went above and beyond this year.

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There are many ways you can work with Young Bristol and support our work. Click here to find out more - start our journey together today!

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October‍

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Providing exciting activities and tackling holiday hunger. We delivered another year of amazing opportunities to young people, with October seeing a jam-packed, city-wide programme of activities, events, workshops and other exciting offers through the October Half Term. From a performance of 'Wonderland' by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, a Well-Being and Social Action event and an annual Halloween Disco, there was something on offer for everyone during the week!

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Find out more about our Holiday Clubs here.

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November

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2025 was a year of incredible recognitions! In November, Young Bristol was honoured to receive the 'Community Impact Award' at the South West Business of the Year Awards. Throughout the year, Young Bristol, staff, and young people were recognised for a total of 9 local and national awards, including two young people recognised at the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and our Chief Executive shortlisted for the 'Public and Third Sector Leader' at the South West Leadership awards.

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Find out more about our awards and recognitions here.

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December

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And the winner of our competition is.... In December, we announced the winners of our annual Christmas Card Competition, Phia and Eva, who were awarded an incredible prize package that included a visit to Bristol's Hippodrome to watch the Christmas Pantomime! Throughout the year, our young people took part in a number of creative competitions and exciting opportunities developed by our team, which saw a total of 80 entries from across the city!

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Find out more about how you can get involved with our upcoming competitions here.

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As we come to the end of 2025, it has been incredible to look back at another impactful year, as we continued to play a crucial role in supporting young people and their communities!

Thank you for all your fantastic support!

We are delighted to announce that Phia and Eva from The Grove @ Bedminster Down are the winners of the 2025 Christmas Card Competition!

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Last month, we hosted a Christmas Card Competition across our Community Youth Clubs. Young people from across network were encouraged to draw a Christmas design that would be featured as this year’s annual Christmas Card!

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We were delighted to receive a total of 50+ entries from across our Youth Clubs, showcasing lots creativity through some fantastic designs!

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The winner from our junior age group is Phia, aged 8, from The Grove @ Bedminster Down. The winner from our senior age group was Eva, aged 16, from The Grove @ Bedminster Down! The pair have each been awarded a pack of cards that feature their design as well as a £15 Amazon gift voucher!

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Thank you to Sarah from Burges Salmon, who selected the winning designs this year!

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"We chose Phia's design due to its vibrant colour palette and this being heartwarming; this was conveyed through a festive winter scene. The creativity and attention to detail demonstrated by the young artist was fantastic."

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"Eva's card stood out due to its sophisticated and creative design and the clever use of space and elements. The artist's skill in blending traditional festive themes with a modern twist was impressive."