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On Sunday 27th July, we were pleased to join Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, who fundraised for Young Bristol during the grand opening event of their new Bristol restaurant!
Now more than ever before, young people and families across Bristol need the support of charities like Young Bristol. Organising your own fundraising event not only highlights our important work across the city but raises vital funds for Young Bristol!
National pizza chain, Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, recently opened their first Bristol location, inviting guests and supporters of Young Bristol to celebrate their first evening open to the public. All proceeds from the event donated to our charity!
Congratulations to the team at Rudy's for hosting such a fantastic event, raising money for our young people and the services we provide across the city!
If you're interested in supporting Young Bristol, or would like to set up a fundraising event of your own, click here to learn how you can help!
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We are pleased to share that the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has chosen Young Bristol as their official charity partner, marking the beginning of a three‑year partnership that will build towards a pair of landmark anniversaries in 2028.
The partnership will begin in 2026 and will run for three years, until 2028, culminating in the Fiesta’s 50th anniversary, which coincides with Young Bristol’s 100th year of supporting young people across the city.
To celebrate the start of this incredible partnership, a hot air balloon visited BS14 Youth Club, offering young people from across our Community Youth Club network and Outdoor Employment Programme, families, local ward councillors and staff a rare, behind‑the‑scenes introduction to the world of ballooning. Young people and their families helped tether the balloon, pack it away, and spoke directly with pilots and crew about ballooning as both a sport and a potential career pathway.
“We’re incredibly grateful to have been chosen as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta charity partner for the next three years, which will see us celebrate both Young Bristol’s 100th and the Fiesta’s 50th anniversaries.
Young Bristol is dedicated to enabling young people to build brighter futures, and is rooted in some of Bristol’s most deprived communities. The partnership will allow us to open doors for young people to discover new career opportunities, grow their confidence and develop essential life skills through structured visits in our community venues and on-site engagement at the Fiesta.
We’re excited to see what’s to come across the three‑year partnership, and look forward to broadening horizons, raising aspirations and creating a lasting impact during Bristol’s famous heritage event.”
said His Majesty's Vice Lord Lieutenant Lee Williams DL, Chief Executive at Young Bristol
In 2026, our partnership with Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will focus on opening doors for young people to gain experiences within the ballooning industry, helping them understand how the sport works and the many roles involved beyond the moment of flight. From engineering and logistics to creative production and live events, the collaboration will shine a light on the pathways that sit behind one of Bristol’s most distinctive global industries.
During the Fiesta on Friday 7th August - Sunday 9th August, Young Bristol plan to create a brand‑new 'Young Bristol Hub', where we hope to feature our Youth Club on Wheels, a climbing wall, live performances, creative workshops and sport taster sessions, offering hands‑on activities for young people and families throughou tthe three‑day event.
We would like to share a huge thanks to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta for their incredible support. Find out other ways that you can support Young Bristol here!
On Sunday 26th April, we were pleased to see Aaron from Unite Students sign up to the London Marathon to raise money for Young Bristol!
The London Marathon is a 26.2 mile annual marathon held in London, and is a largely flat course is set around the River Thames, starting in Blackheath and finishing at The Mall.
"The London Marathon was amazing! I think the best experience of my life. I got my sub-5 hour target and I'm so happy with the £1,000 I raised - thank you for the support behind the scenes!"
said Aaron Ruse, London Marathon runner
It has been amazing to see Aaron prepare for his exciting challenge, all while fundraising for our young people. Thank you to Aaron for taking part in the London Marathon to raise money for young people across Bristol - we appreciate your incredible support!
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!
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Golf Day & Dinner 2026! 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 18th June 2026, 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 2025, 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!
Ticket prices include a bacon roll and hot drinks on arrival, refreshments at halfway house and a 1 course-meal after the golf. We are also offering a fun package of competitions including Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin and Putting Competition!
If you would like to sign up your team, please get in touch by emailing info@youngbristol.com!
On Friday 27th March 2026, we were pleased to host our annual Night Hike. This activity was on offer for all young people across our Community Youth Club network to take part in!
17 young people participated in our Night Hike from four of our community venues, racing against each other to complete the course. It was great to see teams take part from our Youth Clubs across the city: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Avon Youth Club, Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club and Youth Club on Wheels Hengrove!
All young people worked well together in their chosen teams to complete the Night Hike with incredible finish times - with some of these young people having minimal experience in hiking! Congratulations to all the young people who took part and completed this years Night Hike!
For some of our young people, it was their first time exploring the Mendip Hills, and the challenge gave them the opportunity to try new outdoor activities. It was amazing to see the group develop new skills, take part in experiences they have not tried before, and supporting one another throughout the hike.
If you are interested in joining one of Young Bristol's programmes, events or competitions, click here to find out more!
This month, Young Bristol were pleased to receive an egg-staordinary, 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 over 680 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 great tradition we've had at Leggwork since we started over 5 years ago. We want to play a small part in the amazing work that Young Bristol do for young people and the community. It means everything to be able to feel we've played apart in making young people's lives better around Easter time!"
Justin, Director at Leggwork
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!
On Thursday 26th March, Young Bristol were delighted to host our first 'Dinner for Young Futures, sponsored by Origin Workspace'. We invited over 100 guests to The Pony Chew Valley, to enjoy a delicious dinner.
This special dining experience brought together over 100 guests from local businesses and supporters, who all helped us to raise £10,000 for our work with Bristol’s children and young people, and to celebrate 98 years of the charity delivering life changing opportunities across the city.
Our Dinner for Young Futures took place at The Pony Chew Valley, where the event saw an incredible evening featuring a 3-course dinner, inspirational speakers and stories that highlight the impact of our work across the city.
The event welcomed supporters and key individuals who have been impacted by, and seen first-hand, the long-term, positive effects of Young Bristol's programmes and services. It was great to hear from Dan Lee, Young Person of the Year 2025; Kat Katuszka, Senior Youth Leader at BS14 Youth Club; AJ Holstein, Young Bristol Supporter and Shannon Ringland, Young Bristol Trustee, who all spoke about their experience with Young Bristol.
"I attended one of Young Bristol’s youth clubs as a young person. I have many fond memories, and most of them involve the pure fun that I had with my friends. The memories that stand out the most is the support I received from the Youth Workers, their guidance and the safe space. So, when I became a Youth Worker it was only natural for me to draw on those positive experiences."
said Kat Katuszka, Senior Youth Leader at BS14 Youth Club.
On Sunday 15th March, we were pleased to see Oli from Unite Students and four employees from Istoria Group 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.
"This was my first half marathon, so it was brilliant to see how many people came out to support all the runners. Their support (and hi-fives), running with my lovely mum and knowing what an amazing cause I was supporting is what made me achieve a time that was well under my goal."
said Oli Blacklidge ,Bath Half Marathon runner
It has been amazing to see the five participants prepare for their exciting challenge, all while fundraising for our young people.
Thank you to all our participants for taking part in the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for young people across Bristol - we appreciate your incredible support!
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!
On Saturday 7th March, we were pleased to see James and Olie sign up to the Green Man Ultra Marathon to raise money for Young Bristol!
The Green Man Ultra is a 30 or 45-mile ultramarathon that loops around the city of Bristol, following the Community Forest Path. The event is ran twice a year, with the winter event often featuring muddy conditions.
It has been amazing to see James and Olie prepare for this exciting challenge, all while fundraising for our young people.
Thank you to both of our participants for taking part in the Green Man Ultra Marathon - we appreciate your incredible support!
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!
On Wednesday 28th January, Young Bristol were excited to welcome our supporters, staff team, young people, and their families to our 2025 Awards and Celebration Evening.
The annual celebration saw stories shared from our staff, volunteers, and the young people we work with, highlighted our growth and impact, and guests enjoyed fantastic entertainment performed by young people from our Youth Clubs.
Our Awards and Celebration Evening took place at the Burges Salmon offices, one of Young Bristol's valued supporters; the event saw a jam‑packed evening full of inspiring speakers, performances and a presentation of awards.
To kick off the event, it was great to hear from Young Bristol's President, Jonathan Webb, and Chair, Jamie Cameron, who outlined our charity's impact over the last year and our key achievements and focuses for 2025 - 2028.
The event welcomed supporters and key individuals who have been impacted by, and seen first-hand, the long-term positive effects of Young Bristols services. Trustee Shannon Ringland spoke about her experience of Young Bristol as a teenager, and how our Outdoor Employment Programme transformed her life, and supported her to gain the skills that she still uses today.
I took part in the Outdoor Employment Programme around 10 years ago, at a point in my life where I was new to the City, finding my feet and not entirely sure where I was heading. The programme gave me confidence, direction and a sense that there were people willing to invest their time and belief in me. Becoming a Trustee felt like a full-circle moment. I wanted to give back to an organisation that gave so much to me, to help ensure the same opportunities I benefited from are available to young people across Bristol.
Alongside Shannon, were thrilled to welcome a number of young people from across a number of our Youth Clubs and programmes to the stage during the event. Eight young people from Avon Youth Club performed a dance, two young people read a poem about their experience at their local Youth Club. Attendees also heard from trainees from our Outdoor Employment Programme, who showcased their recent involvement in a sustainability project. All of these young people proudly shared their experiences, talents and stories with the 100 people that attended!
One of the key highlights of the evening was the presentation of Awards throughout the evening, which recognised the fantastic achievements of our staff and the young people we support.
We welcomed our 2025 Competition Winners, young people who engaged in our Inter Club programmes and opportunities. Young people were recognised for their involvement in sports tournaments and creative competitions. We were excited to announce Hartcliffe Club for Young People, this years winner of our Young Bristol Shield, which is awarded to the Youth Club who received the most points for entering and winning our events and competitions throughout the year. Congratulations!
Our Long Service Award presentation brought together Young Bristol staff, Trustees and supporters, who were recognised for their incredible contribution to the charity over the years. The awards were presented by Lord Mayor, Councillor Henry Michallat to Corinne Ludwell, celebrating 15 years, Jack Jones, celebrating 15 years, as well as Sue Williams, celebrating a staggering 25 years as our longest serving staff member!
To round-up the awards, we were thrilled to invite the twelve finalists of this years 'Young Person of the Year' award to the stage. This award recognises the amazing achievements of young people across the city, that attend our sessions and programmes.
His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE CStJ presented each of the finalists with a certificate and a voucher. We were pleased to announce Kyah, age 12 from Hartcliffe Club for Young People and Lola, age 15 from Sea Mills Boys' and Girls Club, as our highly commended finalists for the awards. Both received headphones and a voucher for their achievement. We were then delighted to reveal Dan, age 20, from the Outdoor Employment Programme as this years winner! He was presented with a trophy, vouhcer and iPad!
Dan was selected as this years winner for his positivity, determination, and resilience that make him an outstanding role model, and a complete joy for the Outdoor Activities team to work alongside. He is a huge asset at Pooles Wharf and the Outdoor Employment Programme, regularly volunteering at our Gig Club, Holiday Clubs and Kayak Club. His determination has seen him complete SuperSliders Bronze, Silver and Gold, run High Ropes training for trainees, and secure employment with Woodhouse Park.
We would like to thank our supporters, donors and funders for their continued support of our work with children and young people in and around Bristol. To find out how you can support us, click here!
