Celebrating Three Years of BBC Children in Need Support!
This BBC Children in Need Day, we're celebrating three years of incredible support from BBC Children in Need, which has helped us continue providing safe spaces, positive opportunities and experiences for children and young people across Bristol.
Thanks to £45,000 of funding over three years, Young Bristol has been able to continue delivering high-quality youth provision, particularly benefiting young people affected by poverty and deprivation.
For many young people, our Youth Clubs are somewhere to meet friends, have fun and try something new. For others, they're somewhere to feel supported, build confidence, learn new skills or simply have a trusted adult to turn to.
And that's what makes youth work so important.
More than just somewhere to go
At Young Bristol, we believe every young person should have access to opportunities and experiences that help them thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our universal youth provision welcomes young people from all walks of life, offering safe, positive environments where they can socialise, develop friendships and take part in a wide range of activities.
For families facing financial pressures, access to affordable, good-quality activities and support can make a particularly important difference.
Whether it's discovering a new interest, developing confidence and self-esteem or spending time with friends in a safe and supportive environment, these everyday experiences can have a lasting impact on a young person's wellbeing and development.
Our youth workers play an important part in this too, building trusted relationships with young people and providing encouragement, guidance and support when they need it.
Welcoming BBC Radio Bristol to Young Bristol
As part of this year's Children in Need celebrations, we were delighted to welcome Joe Lemer, from BBC Radio Bristol, to our BS14 Stockwood Youth Club to hear more about our work and the difference this funding has made.
It was a fantastic opportunity to share what happens in our Youth Clubs, celebrate the young people who make them so special and highlight why accessible, high-quality youth provision matters to communities across Bristol.
Listen again to Joe Lemer's interview, which aired on 12th November at 12:34pm on John Darvall's daytime show here.
Thank you, BBC Children in Need!
Although our three-year funding period came to an end in March 2026, we're incredibly grateful for the support we've received and the opportunities it's helped us provide.
From creating welcoming spaces and encouraging new friendships to helping young people build confidence, develop skills and improve their wellbeing, this funding has supported the everyday experiences that make youth work so special.
A huge thank you to BBC Children in Need for recognising the importance of youth work and helping us continue to make a difference to young lives across Bristol.
Help us to continue to make a difference
Support from funders, businesses and our local communities plays an important role in helping Young Bristol continue providing safe spaces, trusted support and positive opportunities for young people across the city.
Whether through fundraising, volunteering or making a donation, there are lots of ways to help us continue this work.
Find out how you can support Young Bristol and help create more opportunities for young people across Bristol here.
