February 1, 2023

Our Impact in 2021-22!

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We are delighted to publish this years Impact Report 2021-22. Our Impact report demonstrates the positive impact Young Bristol continue to have on an increasing number of young people, in and around Bristol.

This year's impact report was launched at our 2022 Annual General Meeting and Year In Review on Thursday 19th January 2023. Our AGM welcomed our staff team, Trustee Board and Vice Presidents. On the evening, we discussed the increasing impact we had during 2021-22 and how we plan to develop in our 2022-25 strategy.

"Offering our city's youth a choice of opportunities and experiences, Young Bristol is a charity that makes a positive and sustainable impact on young people's lives."

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Our key highlights

Some of our key highlights from the Impact Report include:

  • 23,048 contacts with young people.
  • 1,851 sessions delivered during 2021-22.
  • 16 communities supported in Bristol and surrounding areas.
  • 20 qualifications awarded to young people aged 8-25.
  • Virgin Media O2 Captain Tom Foundation Connector Award was awarded to Young Bristol for our work in Ashton Vale's community.
  • Finalists for the Charity of The Year Award at the 2021 Bristol Life Awards.

"It is a great pleasure to celebrate what is being done at Young Bristol to help the young people of Bristol to develop the skills, experience and knowledge to support them in their lives and future careers."

Download our 2021-22 Impact Report

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March 27, 2024

Young Bristol host annual Night Hike 2024!

Last week, we hosted our annual Night Hike, Operation: Moonlit Wander. This activity was on offer for all young people across our Community Youth Club network to take part in!

32 young people participated in our Night Hike, racing against each other to complete the course, starting from Velvet Bottom and working together to make it to their finish point in Burrington. It was great to see teams take part from our Youth Clubs across the city: Avon Youth Club, BS14 Stockwood Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, Youth Club on Wheels Henbury and Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club!

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March 21, 2024

Run the AJ Bell Bristol for Young Bristol!

Now more than ever before, young people and families across Bristol need the support of charity’s such as Young Bristol.

Are you continuing your 2023 health and fitness habits? Do you want to run a 10km race or half marathon this year? You can make a difference by taking on the AJ Bell Great Bristol run and raise money for a local cause! Grab your trainers and get fundraising!

"The day was perfect for running. The build up was easier knowing you’re raising money for such a worthwhile cause!” Justin, Bath Half Marathon runner 2023

The AJ Bell Great Bristol run takes place on Sunday 19th May 2024, from 9:30am. Both the 10km and half marathon start in the heart of Bristol City Centre and laps around some of our cities most iconic landmarks and provides super-scenic views! We ask that runners taking part in aid of Young Bristol pledge to raise £250!

By entering the race, you will receive:

  • Free event day tracking app
  • A bespoke finishers medal
  • Optional finishers t-shirt
  • Finishers pack
  • Run number, personalised with your name
  • A FREE Young Bristol runners vest

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March 18, 2024

Fundraising at Bath Half Marathon 2024!

On Sunday 17th March, 7 runners signed up to run the Bath Half Marathon, to raise money for Young Bristol!

Runners set off from Royal Avenue, racing 2 laps hugging the River Avon and completing the Bath Half by returning to Royal Avenue. Our 7 runners, fundraising for Young Bristol, set off from the starting line in the morning, and crossed the finish line with impressive lap times. Each of our runners pledged to raised a set amount, and each one smashed this target! Thank you to the group for all your fundraising efforts!

After the race, Ella stated: 

"I thoroughly enjoyed running for Young Bristol and hope to run another race soon!"

Thank you to our 7 runners who took part in the Half marathon in aid of Young Bristol!

If you are interested in taking part in a third party fundraising event for Young Bristol, click here to learn how you can fundraise for us.

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March 13, 2024

Our new website is now live!

Young Bristol are thrilled to officially announce the launch of our new website!

After months of hardwork and dedication from our staff team, we are excited to launch our new and improved website, which will provide our users with:

  • A fresh, bolder and brighter look,
  • Improved user experience and navigation,
  • Allows you to easily find out about our offer and the impact our work has on the young people we work with.

"Our new website has been designed to offer a clear, engaging experience for all visitors who access our website, whether that's parents, youth workers, funders or supporters. Ultimately, it is vital that our website provides our users with the ability to find out about our charity's work, the impact of our services on young people, and how they can help us to support young people to achieve great futures."

- Lee Williams DL, Chief Executive

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March 6, 2024

Young Bristol's Photography Competition winnner 2024!

We are delighted to announce that Gracie from BS14 Youth Club is the winner of our 2024 photography competition!

Recently, we hosted a photography competition across our Community Youth Club network. Young people from each club were encouraged to take photos in their community to be entered into our competition. The photos were then shortlisted by Club Leader’s and submitted to our judge.

We decided to choose an overall winner from the range of amazing photos young people submitted! The winner of the overall competition was Gracie from BS14 Youth Club! Gracie was awarded with a framed version of the photo she took and an Amazon gift card. Congratulations!

All runners up are due to receive a certificate for their participation in our competition! Thank you to everyone who took part!

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March 1, 2024

Young volunteer awarded Bristol Social Impact Award!

Young Bristol would like to extend a huge congratulations to Kyle from Hartcliffe Club for Young People, who was awarded “The Volunteer of the Year Award” at the Bristol Social Impact Awards this week!

The Volunteer of the Year Award at the Bristol Social Impact Awards is awarded to individuals for making notable differences and inspiring contributions through volunteering in their community!

Hartcliffe Club for Young People chose to nominate Kyle after he had overcome significant barriers to become a driving force at his local Youth Club! Kyle became a young volunteer at Hartcliffe Club over one year ago, as a junction to continue his mental health journey.

Since joining the group, he has been involved in organising a charitable event on behalf of a homeless charity, coached a junior football team to enter into our Interclub football tournament and so much more to support other young people

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February 20, 2024

Young Bristol Club Leader received Level 3 qualification

Young Bristol are incredibly proud to share that Kat Katuszka, Club Leader at BS14 Stockwood Youth Club has completed her Level 3 Youth Work qualification!

Kat completed her Level 3 Youth Work qualification with South Gloucestershire Playscheme in 2023. Since beginning the course, Kat has learnt how to engage with young people in a youth work setting, and how she can promote young people’s personal and social development, enabling them to have a voice and influence in the community.

We are very proud of Kat for completing her Level 3 Youth Work training. This training helps to progress her professional development but also has a huge impact on our delivery at BS14 Stockwood Youth Club. She taken on her learning and used it to influence how she plans sessions and provide young people with an engaging and youth focused environment. Congratulations!”

-Andy Kimber, Head of Operations

At Young Bristol, we continue to reinforce our strategy pillars by developing our people and programmes by providing opportunities for personal and professional development, skills for life and opportunities to grow.

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February 16, 2024

Young Bristol's Interclub football 2024!

This February half term, Young Bristol have offered a wide range of activities for all young people to take part in. From sporting to creative activities, we’ve had something for everyone!

This week, we hosted an Interclub football tournament at Avon Youth Club. We invited over 50 young people from across our club network that joined up to compete in the tournament. The day brought together young people from Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, BS14 Stockwood Youth Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club and The Grove @ Bedminster Down.

The Interclub football tournament began with 11 teams playing 4-5 minute matches in a round robin format. Each game had a large group of supporters cheering them on from the sideline. While the teams were playing, Avon Youth Club had a range of activities for the young people to do while they waited their turn including football practice, pool and basketball!

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February 12, 2024

Young Bristol shortlisted for Bristol Life Awards 2024!

Young Bristol are delighted to have been shortlisted in this year’s Bristol Life Awards 2024!

We are honoured to be shortlisted for the charity award in this years Bristol Life Awards! We are excited to be nominated alongside some other amazing charities such as:

  • BillyChip
  • Bristol After Stroke, Bristol
  • Animal Rescue Centre
  • Bristol Autsim Support
  • Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity
  • Great Western Air Ambulance
  • Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home
  • The MAZI Project
  • Migrateful
  • One25
  • SARSAS
  • Unseen UK

We would like to thank the Bristol Life Awards for recognising Young Bristol’s work with children and young people in Bristol during 2023!

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