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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

Where: Tall Pines Golf Club, Cooks Bridle Path, Bristol, BS48 3DJ

£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!

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September 16, 2025

Tockington Manor School select Young Bristol as 'Charity of the Year'!

On Saturday 13th September, Young Bristol were pleased to attend Tockington Manor Schools 'Russell Run', raising money for the young people we support across Bristol!

Tockington Manor Schools 'Russell Run' is a 5km fun run, jog or walk that was open to all members of the family around the schools 28 acres of land. The event was named after a beloved former teacher.

The Russell Run celebrated the start of the school year, inviting the schools students, families, staff, alumni and dogs to come together in fancy dress and take part in the event. It was great to see a day full of excitement, laughter and fun.

Tockington Manor School have kindly chosen Young Bristol as their 'Charity of the Year' for the 2025-26 school year. As part of this partnership, they also plan to host a Christmas Fair, Christmas Jumper Day, Carol Service, a school triathlon day, a Disney Day and a number of non-uniform days.

Thank you to everyone at Tockington Manor School that has helped to make the first fundraising event of the year a success. We look forward to working with you throughout the school year!

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September 15, 2025

Fundraising at the Bristol Half Ironman Triathlon!

On Sunday 14th September, we were pleased to see Walter Thompson sign up to the Bristol Half Ironman Triathlon to raise money for Young Bristol!

The Ironman 70.3 is a 70.3 mile triathlon that consists of participants swimming 1.2 miles swim, cycling 56 miles and running a half marathon to finish.

"The triathlon went well despite the awful weather! I'm very happy with the achievement and quite relieved it's over - especially the run was very tough indeed."

It has been amazing to see Walter prepare for the triathlon by running a number of half marathons whilst wearing a Young Bristol running vest, to raise extra awareness for our work! Thank you Walter for taking part in the Bristol Half Ironman Triathlon in aid of Young Bristol this month! Support his fundraising page here.

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

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September 12, 2025

A warm welcome to The Grove's Club Leader!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Long, Club Leader at The Grove @ Bedminster Down!

Simon has worked with young people across South Bristol for the past 5 years, where he gave up his career in construction to help inspire young people! During his time supporting young people, he founded Hartcliffe BMX, with the aim of helping to keep young people fit and active, and has also worked with our Hartcliffe Club for Young People, where he progressed from a sessional youth worker to the club’s Leader.

Simon now joins us as Club Leader at The Grove @ Bedminster Down, where he is excited to engage with young people in a new community!

We hope you will join us in welcoming Simon to the Young Bristol team! Find out more about our team here!

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September 11, 2025

Shortlisted for the South West Business of the Year Awards 2025

Young Bristol are delighted to be shortlisted for the 'Community Impact' and 'Business Leader of the Year' categories at the South West Business of the Year Awards 2025!

The South West Business of the Year Awards celebrates the very best business successes from across the region. The shortlisted and winning businesses are those that are innovating, disrupting and thriving – and want to showcase their achievements.

Young Bristol has been shortlisted for the 'Community Impact' award for 2025, which highlights businesses or individuals in the region that have demonstrated a commitment to ‘giving something back’, through CSR initiatives or charitable activities. Young Bristol has a legacy spanning nearly a century, and is an organisation that is continually evolving to meet the needs of Bristol’s youth. During the last year, we continued to provide safe spaces, skills training, and life-changing experiences that supported thousands of young people to thrive. 

We are also thrilled to share that Young Bristol's Chief Executive, Lee Williams DL, has been nominated by the judges of the Awards for the 'Business Leader of the Year', which showcases the most impressive business leaders from nominated businesses. 

Thank you to the South West Business of the Year Awards for recognising the fantastic work of Young Bristol, and the passionate, hard-working and dedicated people behind the organisation. Our team look forward to attending the Awards Ceremony later this year.

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September 1, 2025

What's on: September 2025!

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!

Film Competition

Create a short film, no longer than 5 minutes long, following the theme of ‘when I grow up’. Maximum of 4 young people per entry. Prizes include a private screening of your film in October at The Sheds, a tour of The Sheds media facilities, £15 Amazon gift voucher and your film to be shared on Young Bristol's social media.

When: Monday 1st September-Saturday 27th September

For: Ages 8-19

How to enter: email your video to jbt@youngbristol.com via WeTransfer or Drop Box

Outdoor Employment Programme Introduction Evening

Our Outdoor Employment Programme are recruiting for new trainees! This session will be a classroom based information evening to explain more about the Outdoor Employment Programme and working in the outdoors industry. There will be an opportunity to sign up to the programme during the evening.

When: Thursday 4th September

Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre

For: Ages 16-25

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.

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August 22, 2025

A warm welcome to our Assistant Youth Leader!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lucrezia Chiarle, Youth Club on Wheels Assistant Youth Leader!

Lucrezia has worked with young people through creative, community and care-based roles over the years. With a background in the arts, she brings a passion for self-expression, DIY crafts, and inclusive spaces into her youth work. As a multidisciplinary artist and community organiser, she uses creativity as a tool for connection, storytelling, and identity exploration. Since 2017 Lucrezia has led workshops, participatory events, and group sessions focused on ecological and social issues, through art and collective making, often working with themes of transition, empowerment, and emotional wellbeing.

She joined Young Bristol with a strong belief in the power of community spaces to support young people in discovering their voice and potential.

We hope you will join us in welcoming Lucrezia to the Young Bristol team! Find out more about our team here!

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August 18, 2025

Fundraising at the Tough Mudder South West 2025!

On Saturday 16th August, we were pleased to see Louis, Young Bristol's Fundraising Coordinator, as well as Ersin and Gavin from Ergo Chair sign up to the South West Tough Mudder to raise money for Young Bristol!

The Tough Mudder South West is a challenging obstacle course that takes place at Badminton Estate, where participants naviagte a variety of obstacles, including icy water, thick mud, rope climbs, fire, and electricity shocks.

It has been amazing to see Louis as well as Ersin and Gavin from Ergo Chair prepare for this exciting challenge, all while fundraising for our young people.

Thank you to all three of our participants for taking part in the South West Tough Mudder - we appreciate your ongoing support! If you would like to support our participants continued fundraising, click on of the links below

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

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August 1, 2025

What's on: August 2025!

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 Summer, we have a number of Holiday Activities and opportunities on offer for all young people to enjoy, with a focus on those in receipt of free school meals. Each session, all young people will receive a free hot, healthy meal! Find out more about our sessions here!

When: Monday 4th August- Friday 29th August

Where: Various Community Youth Clubs

For: Ages 8-19

Outdoor Activities

Our Outdoor Activity Programme will be running half day, full day and multi day Holiday Clubs across the Summer! Take part in our offer of up to 16 water and land based activities! Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. Click here to secure your place!

When: Friday 1st August- Friday 29th August

Where: Pooles Wharf Outdoor Activity Centre

For: Ages 8-16

Interclub Football Tournament

Our Interclub Football Tournament will see Community Youth Club teams come together to compete head-to-head in Junior and Senior competitions, hoping to win the YB Football trophy for summer 2025!

When: Thursday 14th August

For: Ages 8-16

How to enter: speak to your Club Leader or email for more details!

Watersports Day

Our Watersports Day will see teams from across our Community Youth Club network compete in kayaking and paddleboarding games and challenges, gathering points in the hopes of their Club coming first place!

When: Thursday 28th August

For: Ages 8-16

How to enter: speak to your Club Leader or email for more details!

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.

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July 30, 2025

Celebrating the life of Eli Sweeting

Members of our programmes, past and present, are invited to join a flotilla in memory of Eli Sweeting on Saturday 2nd August at 10am to celebrate the life and share memories of Eli. 

A flotilla in memory of our friend Eli

 

When: Saturday 2nd August, 10am 

 

A small trip on Bristol Harbour to share memories of Eli. From Baltic Wharf to the Mshed where we will gather in a circle and throw, if you wish, some flowers into the water. MV Pyronaught will kindly do a water display. Please bring your own flowers that are either real flowers or biodegradable. 

 

Please get in touch with Young Bristol if you would like to join us, our boats will be available for use.

A message from Young Bristol's Outdoor Activity Team 

 

Eli joined Young Bristol through our NCS programme. He had an incredible energy with other participants and staff radiated towards him - he was always eager to learn more. It was therefore a delight, when on return from a residential in the Lake District in 2016, that he decided he wanted to join the Instructor Training Scheme (now the Outdoor Employment Programme) and by spring 2017 he started volunteering on our NCS programme. In May 2017, Eli was part of the annual Canoe Test, kayaking 100 miles along the River Wye. As part of this opportunity, he was interviewed as part of a series for BBC Two, showcasing the 100 mile challenge and sharing with the presenter the importance of getting outdoors. 

 

Eli became an avid member of the programme and alongside his training with City of Bristol College, quickly completed qualifications in Paddlesports, Powerboating and High Ropes. He was employed by Young Bristol and became a reliable Instructor, always brimming with enthusiasm to bring the joy of outdoor activities to the young people he taught.

 

Eli followed his dreams and went to University where he gained his Outdoor Leadership Degree. Following this, he went on to become a member of the Harbour Master’s team, and we would regularly meet out on the water, pulling up alongside our kayaks for a catch-up and to find out what adventures he had been on! Eli had an enthusiasm and hunger to learn and develop himself through training and adventure. From time to time, he would stop by our Activities Centre at Pooles Wharf and we would hear his distinctive voice calling up the stairs. He would pop in for a catch-up or volunteer on a session, chatting equally to new trainees, participants and familiar faces, telling of his experiences he gained from Young Bristol. Eli was always grounded and humble about his knowledge, skills and ability, but it was a pleasure to see how he was developing into a strong and inspirational leader and a great outdoorsman.

 

Eli settled in New Zealand; being in the heart of adventure, inspiration and outdoor activities suited him well. Earlier this year, Eli climbed Mitre Peak in Milford Sound but did not return. After extensive efforts from Mountain Rescue, friends, family, acquaintances and many more, he was never found. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Eli’s family and friends at this time.

Eli will always be a huge part of Young Bristol. He will live on in all those who had the good fortune to meet him, and be inspired by his incredible enthusiasm and dedication to experience new adventures.

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