We continue to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and communities across Bristol. Hear Young Bristol’s biggest developments, incredible achievements and successes for 2023-24.
As we reflect on the past year's journey, we are proud of the progress that we have made across all of our strategic priorities.
These priorities are ultimately all targeted to ensure we have a sustainable, positive impact on young people in an around the Greater Bristol area.
However, we recognise the increasing needs of our young people, the serious challenges caused by the cost-of-living crisis and the epidemic of knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
These are not issues that can be fixed quickly and we believe our long-term commitment to local communities means that we will play a crucial role in supporting young people and the communities that we work in.
To do this, we are committed to continuing our Mission and our continuing strategic investment in our people, our places and partnerships with the vision of ensuring that all young people have access to safe spaces, trusted role models and a diverse range of positive opportunities.
The work we continue to deliver is only possible because of the fantastic work of our dedicated team, trustees, volunteers, supporters and partners and we would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your fantastic support
Jamie Cameron & Victoria Matthews Co-Chairs of Young Bristol
Our key highlights
Some of our key highlights from this year’s Impact Report include:
715
new participants supported by our programmes
1,855
sessions delivered in and around Bristol
44
qualifications awarded to young people ages 16 – 25 on our Outdoor Employment Programme
16
communities supported across Bristol and the surrounding areas
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!
At Young Bristol, we are committed to continuing our mission of supporting young people by providing safe places, a supportive environment, and activities and opportunities where young people can feel empowered, included and not alone!
We are pleased to welcome the Governments development of a new ten-year National Youth Strategy to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people, and ensure that every young person can thrive.
Young people aged 10 – 21 (aged 25 with SEND), are being encouraged to take part in this once-in-a-generation strategy, bringing the power back to young people and their communities, and improving youth focused services.
It is vital that we encourage young people to use their voice, ensuring that they remain at the core of what we do.
Your future is on the menu! Tell the Government what they can Deliver You. Have your say and place your order here!
We are pleased to announce that booking for our Easter and May Half Term Outdoor Activities is now live!
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 sessionshere!
Full Day Wet and Wild - £45pp
Channel your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills and embrace the art of bushcraft, alongside cooking over an open fire. Then experience the aquatic thrills with kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding across Bristol's iconic Harbour. Find out more information and book your Wet and Wild sessionhere.
Thursday 10th April 2025
Thursday 29th May 2025
Full Day Wild Adventure -£45pp
Explore an underground labyrinth with lots of twists and turns, gentle and more challenging climbs and crawls. You will continue your day by channeling your inner Robin Hood as you learn archery skills that will have you hitting a bullseye in no time! Find out more information and book your Wild Adventurehere.
Monday 14th April 2025
Half Day Kayaking - £20pp
A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Spend the session learning about the basic paddling techniques and take part in fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. Find out more information and book your Half Day Kayaking sessionhere.
Friday 11th April 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday 16th April 2025, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 17th April 2025, 9:00am -12:00pm
Friday 30th May 2025, 1:00pm -4:00pm
Half Day Paddleboarding - £20pp
A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Spend the session with us learning about the basic paddling techniques and enjoy playing fun, confidence-building games that encourage balance, agility and teamwork. Find out more information and book your Half Day Paddleboaring sessionhere.
Wednesday 9th April 2025, 1:00pm -4:00pm
Friday 11th April 2025, 1:00pm -4:00pm
Tuesday 15th April 2025 1:00pm -4:00pm
Thursday 29th May 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Half Day Caving - £20pp
A perfect session for beginners, and those with a little experience. Explore an underground labyrinth with lots of twists and turns, gentle and more challenging climbs and crawls. From large inviting entrances to a superman’s squeeze, Adventure underground while having fun, building confidence and seeing unique rock formations all under the illumination of nothing but your head torch. Find out more information and book your Half Day Caving sessionhere.
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!
When: Thursday 26th June 2025, arrival from 8:00am for a 9:30am tee off
£300 per team of 4 - sponsorship opportunities available!
After the success of our Golf Day & Dinner 2024, we are pleased to welcome 18 teams to take part in raising vital funds for Bristol's children and young people. Our Golf Day & Dinner offers the perfect opportunity to network with other local businesses, whilst supporting the excellent work that Young Bristol does across the city!
Not only will there be chance for you to put your golfing abilities to the test, but you will also be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes, with our raffle and auction!
If you would like to sign up your team, please get in touch by emailing info@youngbristol.com!
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 St Brendan's Rugby Football Club, welcoming over 50 young people from across our club network to take part. The day brought together young people from Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club and The Grove @Bedminster Down.
The Interclub tournament started with teams playing 4-5minute matches in a round-robin format, with supporters cheering on their teams from the sidelines.
After some intense matches, it was announced that Sea Mills Boys’ and Girls’ Club and The Grove @ Bedminster Down would play against each other for the junior trophy and The Grove @ Bedminster Down would play against Hartcliffe Club for Young People for the senior trophy!
We are proud to announce that Sea Mills Boys’ and Girls’ Club were awarded our junior trophy and The Grove @ Bedminster Down were awarded the senior trophy!
Well done to all the young people who took part. It was fantastic to see them interacting and making new friends, as well as engaging other young people from across our network.
We would like to thank St Brendan's Rugby Football Club for facilitating our football tournament, as well as Rachael's Buffets, who supported us to provide food for young people!
To find out more about our Community Youth Clubs, click here!
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