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At Young Bristol we believe that every young person has the right to discover what they're capable of; supporting them to be confident, healthy, responsible, resilient and successful.
We are pleased to share this short-video 'Our Values', featuring young people from our Community Youth Clubs, outdoor activities and educational programmes, sharing the impact of our work in their own words.
With special thanks to Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, Sea Mills Boys' and Girls Club, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, and City of Bristol College, for featuring in the video. We would also like to thank PaoloR Freelance Web Designer and Videographer for producing the short-video.
This week, Young Bristol were pleased to receive a generous donation from local construction recruitment company, Leggwork!
Leggwork have been a valued supporter of Young Bristol since 2021. They have provided financial donations, in-kind support and have regularly volunteered at our Community Youth Clubs. The team have also kindly supported us through numerous fundraising events.
Young Bristol were amazed to receive a generous donation of 600 Easter eggs from Leggwork. These Easter eggs will be distributed to young people across our Community Youth Club network, including those attending our Holiday Clubs and Open Access sessions this month!
"Donating Easter eggs to Young Bristol has been a cherished annual tradition for us at Leggwork since 2021. Seeing the children's excitement and happy faces is such a great feeling! Supporting Young Bristol is really important to us, and this is definitely one of the best parts of our ongoing partnership!"
Justin, Director at Leggwork
It was incredible to see the excitement from young people when the team distributed some of the Easter Eggs to young people taking part in Grassroots Sports Holiday Clubs, who use our BS14 Youth Club during half terms!
Thank you to Leggwork for your kind donation! If you would also like to help us support young people across Bristol, click here and find out more!
This month, we were delighted to welcome groups from Burges Salmon across our Community Youth Club network, where 50 of their people team helped us to improve our facilities for young people!
The Burges Salmon team were split across three of our Community Youth Clubs: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, BS14 Stockwood Youth Club and The Grove @ Bedminster Down.
Ashton Vale Club for Young People
The team at Ashton Vale Club for Young people focused their efforts on transforming the main space and media suite at the club. Using colours chosen by our young people, the team at Ashton Vale worked together to give the club a vibrant refresh with a new coat of paint. Their work has created a brightened space in the club, making a well-respected place for our young people to enjoy!
Young Bristol are delighted to share that Shea Stew, Youth Club on Wheels Lead, has been shortlisted for the "Youth Worker" Award at the Age-Friendly Awards 2025!
The Age-Friendly Awards, hosted in collaboration with InCommon and Clarion Futures, celebrates intergenerational social action in communities and shines a light on the groups and individuals that are making this happen.
Shea and the Youth Club on Wheels were nominated by SNG for the "Youth Worker" Award for his work with young people in Brislington and Speedwell. The Youth Worker Award recognises an outstanding youth worker who has worked hard to make connections with people in their community. Until recently, these were two areas within Bristol that didn't have access to youth provision and had no support in place.
"Shea's energy is renowned, and our residents have seen improvements in their confidence, feeling of being connected to the community, volunteering experience, and feeling empowered."
Are you looking to take part in exciting activities this month? Young Bristol have a range of activities, events and opportunities for young people and the wider community! Find out below what's on in your local area this month!
Holiday Clubs
During the Easter Half term, we have a number of Holiday activities and opportunities on offer for young people to enjoy, with a focus on those who receive free school meals. Each session, all young people will receive a free hot meal!
When: Monday 7th April - Thursday 17th April
Where: Various Community Youth Clubs
For: Ages 8-16
Outdoor Activities
Our Outdoor Activity Programme will be running half day and full day Holiday Clubs across April's Half Term. Take part in our offer of up to 16 water and land based activities! Places are limited and will need booking in advance. Click here to secure your place!
When: Monday 7th April - Thursday 17th April
Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre
For: Ages 8-16
Kayak Club
Our Kayak Club is a weekly drop-in session that provides the opportunity to improve physical fitness and confidence, learn new paddle skills across Bristol’s harbourside and have fun! The sessions are for young people of all abilities!
When: Every Monday, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre
For: Ages 8-16
Also this month...
Community Youth Clubs - For 8 – 19 year olds and are located in many areas across Bristol, open up to 5 nights per week. Each Club offers a safe and inclusive environment, staffed by caring, trained adults. Click here to find out more.
Outdoor Employment Programme - Our free programme for young people aged 16-25 helps to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of outdoor activities. Click here to find out more.
Youth Club on Wheels - Our mobile youth service works with young people aged 8-19 in hard-to-reach areas of the city and rural areas where there is currently no youth provision. Click here to find out more.
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2025! If you are a business in the South West with some keen golfers or an ethos for supporting local charities, this is the event for you!
Bacon rolls and hot drinks will be available to all participants on arrival, and a one-course meal is available post-golf. A raffle and auction will be held after the dinner!
Our event will see teams put their golfing abilities to the test, with a chance of winning from a selection of brilliant prizes!
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, including:
Title Sponsor - £1,500
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Your organisation's logo to feature on all Young Bristol's Golf Day marketing material
Companies marketing merchandise to be included inside our goody bags
A sponsored hole which can include branded advertising materials to be situated at the tee
Opportunity to run either "longest drive" or "nearest pin" at your sponsored hole
FREE corporate team building day from our Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre, for up to 8 people
Hole Sponsor - £550
A team at our Golf Day & Dinner
Organisations logo to appear on Young Bristol's website, within an article and a social media post
Your sponsored hole to include branded advertising materials, situated at the tee
By sponsoring our Golf Day, not only will you be able to spread the word about your work, but you will also help us to continue our mission of supporting young people!
If you are interested in any of our sponsorship opportunities, or would like to sign up your team, please contact us by emailing info@youngbristol.com for more details.
On Sunday 16th March, we were pleased to see three runners from Noble Performs sign up to the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for Young Bristol!
The Bath Half Marathon is a 13 mile race, with the course following a two-lap route through the heart of Bath. The race is known for its scenic views and great spectator support, being one of the UK's most popular races.
"The energy and crowds were amazing! It was fantastic to run for Young Bristol, who are making such a positive impact for young people across the city."
It has been amazing to see the team from Noble Performs prepare for this challenge over the last few months. Thank you Andrew, Anna and Kate for taking part in the Bath Half Marathon in aid of Young Bristol!
If you would like to support their fundraising pages, please click below!
Join Young Bristol's FREE Easter Holiday Clubs! We are open to all young people aged 8-19 across our Community Youth Clubs. From sports activities to creative workshops, we have something for everyone to enjoy! A free hot, healthy meal will be provided to all young people.
Our Easter Holiday activities across our Community Youth Clubs are kindly funded by the Holiday Activity Fund, supported by Bristol City Council, The Department of Education and Your Holiday Hub!
We are pleased to share a confirmed list of dates for our sessions throughout the Easter period. All of our other deliver will continue to run as normal:
Ashton Vale Club for Young People
Monday 7th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
Tuesday 8th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
Monday 14th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
Tuesday 15th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 8-11)
Address: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Silbury Road, Bristol, BS3 2QE
BS14 Stockwood Youth Club
Monday 7th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
Thursday 10th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm - booking required for this session (Ages 8-11)
Monday 14th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm (Ages 12-19)
Thursday 17th April, 5:30pm-8:30pm - booking required for this session (Ages 8-11)
This week, we were delighted to invite the team from Leggwork to BS14 Youth Club, where four employees dedicated their day to help us improve our facilities for young people!
During their voluntary day, the volunteers from Leggwork painted around the door frames and the skirtings in the main space at club. The team also painted our newly created meeting and quite space. This has helped us to brighten the inside facilities at BS14 Youth Club, helping to create a well-respected, safe area for young people.
Thank you to the team from Leggwork for your continued support!
If you are interested in volunteering for Young Bristol, click here to learn more about our voluntary opportunities!
This month, two incredible trainees from Young Bristol's Outdoor Employment Programme joined Super Sliders Ice Sports Foundation in St Moritz, Switzerland to take part in their Gold programme!
Our Outdoor Employment Programme has been involved with the SuperSliders Ice Sports Foundation since 2022, where a number of trainees have been involved with and taken part in their Bronze and Silver Programmes at Bath Univeristy's bobsleigh track. Dan and Jack, two Outdoor Employment Programme trainees, took their sliding experience to the next level, being offered to complete their 'Gold Control' award at the Olympia Bobsleigh run in Switzerland!
Over their three day trip in Switzerland, they completed seven runs of the track, tackling speeds of over 100km/h and incredibly tight corners, covering 1.7 km in under 90 seconds! Dan and Jack were awarded with the 'Gold Control' certificate for their time and efforts across the week!
"Thanks Phil from Young Bristol and the Super Sliders team for the amazing experience, it's been phenomenal. Definitely a week to remember, one thing I'll miss is that morning ice track walk and going down it at 70mph plus the views."
Jack, Outdoor Employment Programme Trainee
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Super Sliders ISF, who have made this once in a lifetime opportunity possible for our trainees! If you would like to find out more about how you can get involved with our Outdoor Employment Programme, click here!
