Investing in Ashton Vale Club for Young People's facilities

Are you looking to set a New Years resolution that will make an impact in 2026? As we approach the new year, why not set yourself a resolution that will create lasting change to young people across our city?

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Our vital work relies on the amazing volunteers, corporate partners, donors and fundraisers that go above and beyond to support us each year. By supporting us, your help can provide safe places, a supportive environment and activities which support young people to feel empowered, included and not alone. Here's how you can help:

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Run for us

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Now more than ever before, young people and families across Bristol need the support of local charities!

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In 2026, make a difference by taking on a challenge whilst supporting a local cause. Whether you want to take part in a fun run, build up your physical fitness with a Half Marathon, or push yourself to the limit with an ultra challenge - grab your trainers and get fundraising! Sign up for a running event here!

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Volunteer for us

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Volunteer at our community venues, help us to up-skill young people or support us to raise the profile of our work, volunteering your time as an individual or company will help Young Bristol to broaden the horizons of our young people, offering them even more transformational opportunities.

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Volunteering is an amazing way to give back, make a positive impact and feel great. Your time and support will make a difference, get involved here!

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Fundraise for us

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Come together with other supporters to raise money for Young Bristol through one of our annual fundraising events. Every pound raised will make a huge difference to young people across the city.

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If you would like to host your own event, we have an A-Z guide to fundraising to help you get started or find out more about how you can raise funds here!

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Become a corporate partner

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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! Making us your chosen charity can be the start of our journey together.

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There are many ways for you to begin a partnership with Young Bristol to support our work, find out more here!

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Make a donation

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As the cost of living continues to rise in 2026, young people continue to need our Youth Clubs and programmes more than ever before; giving them access to positive activities and a safe place they can thrive in!

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With your support, we can continue to provide our vital opportunities to young people across the city! Make a donation here!

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Transform the lives of young people and support a local cause this year! Find out more here and get involved today!

Merry Christmas from the Young Bristol team!

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To everyone celebrating Christmas and other festive traditions at this time of year, we wish you a day full of love, laughter and joy! Thank you to everyone who has supported us in 2025!

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Our Community Youth Clubs, programmes and office will be closing over the Christmas period. Our team are excited for a well-deserved, restful break, and will be back with some exciting activities in the new year! Please see below to find our last days of delivery and when we will reopen:

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Ashton Vale Club for Young People

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Last session on Monday 22nd December

Reopen as normal from Monday 5th January

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Avon Youth Club

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Last session on Thursday 11th December

Reopen as normal from Monday 5th January

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BS14 Youth Club

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Last session on Monday 22nd December

Reopen as normal from Monday 5th January

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Hartcliffe Club for Young People

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Last session on Friday 19th December. The club will also be delivering holiday provision, contact the team for more information..

Reopen as normal on Monday 5th January

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Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club

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Last session on Thursday 18th December

Reopen as normal from Tuesday 6th January

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The Grove @ Bedminster Down

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Last session on Tuesday 23rd December

Reopen as normal from Monday 5th January

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Youth Club on Wheels

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Last session on Tuesday 2nd December

Reopen as normal from Tuesday 6th January

The Youth Club on Wheels is currently undergoing exciting maintenance, to bring young people new opportunities across the city. Please keep an eye on our pages for any changes.

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Outdoor Employment Programme

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Last session on Thursday 11th December

Reopen as normal from Thursday 8th January

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Office

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Last operating day on Tuesday 24th December

Open and operating from Friday 2nd January

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We are delighted to announce that Phia and Eva from The Grove @ Bedminster Down are the winners of the 2025 Christmas Card Competition!

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Last month, we hosted a Christmas Card Competition across our Community Youth Clubs. Young people from across network were encouraged to draw a Christmas design that would be featured as this year’s annual Christmas Card!

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We were delighted to receive a total of 50+ entries from across our Youth Clubs, showcasing lots creativity through some fantastic designs!

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The winner from our junior age group is Phia, aged 8, from The Grove @ Bedminster Down. The winner from our senior age group was Eva, aged 16, from The Grove @ Bedminster Down! The pair have each been awarded a pack of cards that feature their design as well as a £15 Amazon gift voucher!

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Thank you to Sarah from Burges Salmon, who selected the winning designs this year!

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"We chose Phia's design due to its vibrant colour palette and this being heartwarming; this was conveyed through a festive winter scene. The creativity and attention to detail demonstrated by the young artist was fantastic."

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"Eva's card stood out due to its sophisticated and creative design and the clever use of space and elements. The artist's skill in blending traditional festive themes with a modern twist was impressive."

On Saturday 29th November, young people from our Outdoor Employment Programme and Community Youth Club network took part in the Super Sliders Bronze and Silver programmes!

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What a great way for our Outdoor Employment Programme and young people from our Community Youth Clubs to start their weekend! Young people travelled to the University of Bath's Training Village, where they took part in the Super Sliders Bronze and Silver programmes. The team from Super Sliders had prepared a day full of activities for young people to get involved with and enjoy!

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The programme started off with some "off-track" activities, where the group talked to members from Britain's Olympic Bobsleigh and Skeleton team! During this workshop, the group learnt about different bobsleigh equipment and were taught about a range of bobsleigh techniques!

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The workshop continued onto some "on-track" activities, where the group put their learning into practice by using the bobsleigh and skeleton equipment on the track. Young people all had the opportunity to push themselves down the track and improve their techniques! The day ended with young people taking part in a relay race, with the top 3 winners received bronze, silver and gold medals.

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It was great to see our group of trainees try out new sports and push themselves out of their comfort zone! A huge thank you to Super Sliders for inviting us along to their most recent programme! We look forward to taking part in the next one soon!

We are delighted to announce that we have officially published our 2024-25 Impact Report!

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This years Impact Report demonstrates our growth, success and impact for the 2024–25 period. The report reflects on how we have provided safe spaces, trusted role models, and positive opportunities, as we continue to support young people to gain the confidence, skills and belief that they can achieve great things.

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"Our collaboration with Young Bristol brings colleagues together to socialise and have fun through volunteering, fundraising and awareness sessions while making a real difference locally.

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Unite Students, Corporate Partner

We know that in the coming weeks and months, young people will need our Youth Clubs and programmes more than ever before; providing them with positive activities, support, advice and a safe place to go.

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By leaving a gift in your will to Young Bristol, you will provide a child or young person with a safe place and positive opportunities when they need it most. After your family, friends and loved ones have been provided for, we hope that you may consider finding a place in your will for Young Bristol, your local charity.

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How your support can make a difference to young people across the city:

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• £360 pays for one evening of Youth Work for 35 young people with our trained Youth Leaders.
• £500 will provide a young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme with a Paddlesport Instructor qualification.
• £4,300 will keep one of our Community Youth Clubs open for a whole month, offering 3 nights of provision a week.
• £17,400 allows the Youth Club on Wheels to deliver sessions in a community with no provision for a whole year.

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The generous support of people like you makes it possible for Young Bristol to exist and to continue to be an outstanding provider of high-quality community-based youth services and innovative programmes, that positively and sustainably impact the lives of children and young people.

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With your help, we can continue to improve the lives of young people of Bristol and beyond! Click here to find out more!

We are delighted to share that Young Bristol has been selected as Istoria Groups 'Charity of the Year'!

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Istoria Group is a collective of creative agencies with distinct, complementary skill sets. They offer a fantastic collaborative spirit and the shared ambition to make their clients' brands more visible, more relevant, and more compelling to their customers.

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The team at Istoria Group will be supporting Young Bristol through a number of opportunities over the next year, including: fundraising for us through a 'Wing Walk', skills sharing across our network, and volunteering at our Community Youth Clubs.

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Thank you to the team for your support so far! Are you interested in supporting Young Bristol and not sure how? Click here to find out more information.

We are delighted to announce Rosanna from the Avon Youth Club is the winner of our 2025 Film Competition!

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Last month, we were pleased to host a Film Competition across our Community Youth Club and Youth Club on Wheels network. Young people from each club were encouraged to create a short film using a mobile phone, tablet or camera, to entered into our competition.

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We received a number of entries from across our club network, our judges chose one winner from the range of amazing creative skills that were showcased in the competition!

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The winners of our competition is Rosanna, a young person from Avon Youth Club session! In her film, she discussed why she would like to be a xx and xx when she grows up. Rosanna was awarded with a £15 Amazon gift card for winning the competition. Well done to Kyah, Hartcliffe Club for Young People and Tico, Hartcliffe Club for Young People, who were announced as runners up of the competition.

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Congratulations Rosanna! During November, we are running a Christmas Card competition! Ask your local Club Leader for more information on how to enter.

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!

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Christmas Card Competition

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Create a Christmas card on our premade template and submit to a Club Leader. Winners will receive VIP Box Tickets for 4 people to Bristol’s Christmas Pantomime.

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When: Monday 3rd November - Friday 14th November

Where: Various Youth Clubs

For: Ages 8-19

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‍Super Sliders Trip

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Super Sliders are offering their Bronze and Silver Award, where you will take part in a one-day camp in which you will get the chance to try out skeleton and bobsleigh.

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When: Saturday 29th November

Where: Bath University 'Push Track'

For: Ages 16-25

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‍Also this month...

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Community Youth Clubs - For 8 – 19 year olds and are located in many areas across Bristol, open up to 4 nights per week. Each Club offers a safe and inclusive environment, staffed by caring, trained adults. Click here to find out more.

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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.

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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.