It is thanks to the generous support of local corporates that Young Bristol is able to develop our provision and thrive in local communities across the city. There are many ways you can work with Young Bristol and support our work.
Having an effective Corporate Social Responsibility programme within your organisation contributes positively to all stakeholders and adds value to the organisation itself.
Young Bristol is fully committed to building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate organisations in Bristol and surrounding areas, making a lasting difference together. Whether you’re looking to motivate staff and encourage team building, meet corporate social responsibility objectives, secure positive PR or reach new audiences, we’ll work with you to ensure your partnership with us achieves shared value and impact.
There are multiple ways you can demonstrate that your company is supporting young people in local communities in Bristol and taking its social responsibility seriously.
pays for two evenings of Youth Work for 50 young people with a qualified youth worker
will provide a young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme with a First Aid qualification
will keep one of our Community Youth Clubs open for a whole month
allows the Youth Club on Wheels to deliver sessions in a community with no provision for a whole year
The size of our charity means that each corporate partner is hugely important to us. Get in touch with Lucy Saunders, our Head of Development and Fundraising, at ls@youngbristol.com to discuss how you can contribute to improving young people’s opportunities across the city.
Alternatively, download our Corporate Partnerships brochure and find out how you can be the difference!
Local business SR2 (Socially Responsible Recruitment), chose Young Bristol to be one of two of SR2’s Charity of the Years during 2020-22. At SR2 it is important to not just write a cheque, but to be as involved as possible in the charity; and Young Bristol provides multiple opportunities to do so, which results in a definite increase in staff engagement, says Chris, owner of SR2.
During 2020-22, SR2 donated over £49,000 to Young Bristol. Their staff team also volunteered at numerous Community Youth Clubs across the city, took part in fundraising events to raise much needed donations, donated vital IT equipment, and even delivered employability workshops to young people who are not in education or employment.
“Our partnership with Young Bristol feels like a good fit for us and even in the current climate, is a partnership that can grow.”
Young Bristol welcomed SR2 to the charity’s BS14 Youth Club during 2022 to unveil the ‘SR2 Media Suite’. The media suite, which has been named after the local business to recognise their incredible support, will inspire young people through the use of media activities, supporting them with CV writing, homework guidance and accessing future employment opportunities, as well as helping the young people who access the Youth Club to explore the tech industry as a career option; something that is important to SR2 and their beliefs. The media suite is fully equipped with work stations, computers, a projector and podcasting equipment, will also look to host music activities and workshops.
SR2’s partnership with Young Bristol continues to have a positive impact. Thank you, SR2!
BBS Plumbing and Heating Supplies chose to support Young Bristol in the lead up to their 90th Birthday Celebration Event in 2023. The Anniversary Dinner and Dance event saw them raise over £5,000 for Young Bristol!
Following the event, Young Bristol were presented with a cheque by Pat O’Donnell, Commercial Director at BBS, who shared with our staff team that he attended one of our Youth Clubs as a child during the early 1990’s.
“I attended Pyramid Youth Club when I was around 12. It helped me develop the skills I need for my job today, as it was all about the social side. All those social interactions helped - and every step adds to life experience.”
BBS have gone on to be involved and support Young Bristol through a variety of partnership and fundraising opportunities. Their support during 2024 has included supplying new bathrooms at The Grove @ Bedminster Down which will provide young people with improved, accessible facilities. Alongside this, BBS have entered a team into Young Bristol’s Annual Golf Day & Dinner, and will be taking part in the South West Tough Mudder!
Bristol-based company Computershare, chose Young Bristol to be one of their designated local charities in 2021.
Since the beginning of the partnership, Computershare have supported Young Bristol in a variety of ways, helping to raise thousands of pounds to support our work with young people. This includes Young Bristol benefitting from regular donations through the company’s corporate giving programme, ‘Change A Life’.
During 2023, more than 40 of the company’s employees set off on two wheels for their ‘On Yer Bike’ event, which involved challenging routes of 20, 30, and75 miles around Chew Valley Lake, the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge. The event raised an outstanding £5,300 for Young Bristol.
Computershare have raised a further £408.86 through sales of honey produced from its on-site beehives during 2023.
"Young Bristol continues to make a significant difference to the lives of young people across the city, and we’re extremely proud to support its fantastic work.”
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.
