Run for Young Bristol in 2025!

Young Bristol are delighted to be hosting our ‘Dinner for Young Futures’.

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This special dining experience will bring together local businesses and supporters to raise vital funds for our work with Bristol’s children and young people - celebrating 98 years of delivering life changing opportunities.

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More details about the event:

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• Thursday 26th March 2026, 6:45pm
• The Orangery Dining Room at The Pony Chew Magna, BS40 8TQ
• Tickets: £98 per person

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Ticket prices include a selection of canapés on arrival, a delicious three-course dinner and welcome drinks and wine on the table. The evening will include speakers; giving guests the opportunity to hear from those who have been supported and positively impacted by the fantastic work of Young Bristol. The event also offers fantastic networking opportunities with like-minded individuals, in support of a great cause.

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To book your tickets and find out more information, click here!

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Why support Young Bristol:

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Our youth workers are there for young people when they need them – listening, mentoring, and offering opportunities that help build confidence and brighter futures.

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Many young people face challenges no child should have to navigate: poverty, isolation, family difficulties, and the daily effects of the cost-of-living crisis. And demand for Young Bristol’s services continues to grow.

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Without a warm, safe building and a trusted youth worker inside it, there is no club, no conversation, no positive change.

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You already know the difference Young Bristol makes; and it is your belief in our work that has carried us through many years and allowed us to provide a lifeline to those who need it most. By supporting Young Bristol, you will help ensure that our doors remain open, our youth workers remain present, and young people continue to have somewhere they belong.

Youth Moves and 224 Youth Zone are delighted to announce Young Bristol as a new strategic partner, strengthening youth provision and opportunities for young people across South Bristol.

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The partnership brings together two organisations with deep roots in the local community and a shared commitment to empowering children and young people. By combining experience in open-access youth work and the development of the new, purpose-built 224 Youth Zone with Young Bristol’s extensive expertise in outdoor education, adventure activities and employability programmes, the collaboration will create a richer and more joined-up offer for young people.

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Young Bristol is a well-established youth organisation supporting children and young people across the city through a wide range of community-based youth work, mobile youth services, outdoor learning, and employability programmes. With a strong focus on building confidence, resilience and life skills, Young Bristol has a long-standing track record of delivering high-quality experiences that inspire young people to reach their potential.

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Through this partnership, Young Bristol will play a key role in delivering outdoor and adventure-based opportunities linked to 224 Youth Zone, including climbing, canoeing, kayaking and residential experiences. Young Bristol will also act as the preferred provider for adventure and outdoor learning, ensuring young people can access safe, engaging and aspirational activities both within the Youth Zone and beyond.

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The collaboration reflects a shared belief that working in partnership is essential to creating inclusive, high-quality youth provision that meets the diverse needs of young people. Together, the organisations will focus on delivering safe, engaging and aspirational opportunities that support wellbeing, confidence, skills development and positive life pathways.

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“We’re proud to be partnering with Young Bristol. Their experience, values and commitment to youth work align strongly with our own, and this partnership will play an important role in shaping the opportunities available to young people through 224 Youth Zone. Collaboration is at the heart of what we’re building, and this is a great example of that in action.”

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Matt Justice, CEO 224 Youth Zone

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“At Young Bristol, we’ve seen firsthand how access to the outdoors has the power to transform lives—building confidence, improving physical and mental wellbeing, and empowering young people to reach new possibilities. This exciting partnership with 224 Youth Zone will open up more opportunities for young people across South Bristol, inspiring them to embrace the outdoors and discover their full potential.” 

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Lee Williams DL, Chief Executive Young Bristol

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The partnership comes as 224 Youth Zone is getting ready to open its doors later this this year, with practical completion almost complete, preparations continue for the opening of a landmark youth facility that will support thousands of young people aged 8–19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.

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Together 224 Youth Zone and Young Bristol are committed to working collaboratively to strengthen youth provision, widen access to opportunity and ensure young people across South Bristol can thrive.

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Young Bristol joins existing partners; Bristol Sport Foundation, Bristol Robins Foundation, Bristol Bears Foundation, Bristol Young Carers, WECIL, Off The Record and The Cause. All helping to shape an inclusive, diverse programme that supports sport, creativity, mental health, inclusion and personal development.

Young Bristol are proud to announce the 12 finalists for our 'Young Person of the Year' Award 2025!

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The 'Young Person of the Year' award recognises the amazing achievements of young people across the city, that attend our sessions and programmes. Only twelve finalists were chosen for this years Award. Congratulations to all the young people who were selected as finalists this year!

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At our Awards and Celebration Evening, the winner of the ‘Young Person of the Year’ Award 2025 will be announced and receive an incredible prize package.

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Our 2025 finalists:

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Corey

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Corey, 12, has attended Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2023. Corey is an enthusiastic, committed young person, who shows fantastic engagement through sports! His resilience, positive attitude and determination shines through, and continues to grow the more he attends the club. Corey's confidence and maturity allows him to build trusting relationships with both staff and young people at the club, and sets a strong example to those around him.

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Dan

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Dan, 20, has been a member of Outdoor Employment Programme since 2023, joining after being a part of our Kayak Club in 2022. Starting as a quiet, reserved individual, the Outdoor Activities team now see Dan brimming with confidence, and has become a true outdoorsman. He is a huge asset to the team at Pooles Wharf, 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.

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Evie

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Evie, 14, has been a member of Ashton Vale Club for Young People since 2024. She is a dedicated young person, that goes above and beyond for both her local youth club and community. During the summer, Evie volunteered as a Young Leader on a Tuesday junior session, entirely from her own initiative. Evie showed fantastic enthusiasm, reliability and commitment to helping others. Evie continues to build strong relationships with staff and young people, takes part in senior activities, and even coaches trampolining at a local club.

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Iris

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Iris, 10, has been a member of The Grove @ Bedminster Down since 2023. She is a kind, caring young person who is incredibly passionate about art. Focusing on her creative spirit has helped her build confidence during a performance project she led on. This project saw Iris take responsibility, grow her leadership skills, support other young people, and perform in front of over 100 people at our annual Celebration, AGM and Awards Evening. Her kindness and enthusiasm make her an inspiration to everyone at The Grove @ Bedminster Down.

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Kyah

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Kyah, 11, has been a member of Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2023. Her strength, determination and positive attitude inspires everyone at Hartcliffe Club for Young People. Despite facing ongoing health conditions and daily challenges, she consistently attends sessions, actively engages in all opportunities available at her local youth club and approaches every activity with positivity. Kyah continues to grow and thrive, and her ability to overcome her obstacles show her true strength of character.

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Leo

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Leo, 12, has been a member of BS14 Youth Club since 2022. When Leo first joined, he was a very quiet individual, who didn't engage with many people outside of his brother. Over the last year, the BS14 Youth Club team have seen Leo flourish and grow in confidence, where he now brings his guitar to sessions. Using the clubs Media Suite, Leo now has the confidence to teach others basic guitar skills and techniques, share his skills and expertise, as well as learn new songs to further his development.

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Lola

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Lola, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2024. In the last 12 months, Lola has grown exceptionally in confidence, and has become an outgoing young person who leads by example, welcomes new members and gets involved with all the opportunities on offer to her. Lola is a true inspiration to everyone at Sea Mills, making an incredible, lasting impact to everyone around her.

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Maddison

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Maddison, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2019. She represents the club in all opportunities presented to her, including Interclub Football tournaments, where she promotes women’s football. Maddison enjoys engaging in new projects, trying new sports, and supporting others with her positivity. Maddison's long‑standing involvement at the club has made her a trusted figure to everyone who attends.

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Maisie

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Maisie, 14, has been a member of Sea Mills Boys and Girls Club since 2019. Now volunteering as a Young Leader, Maisie's confidence, positivity and resilience shines through in everything she does. She consistently supports others, leads on discussion-based activities and champions LGBTQ+ awareness, where she will actively inspire others that feel marginalised to truly be themselves.

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Missie

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Missie, 17, has been a member of The Grove @ Bedminster Down since 2018, and a Young Leader since she was 15, contributing countless hours and fresh ideas to improve young people’s experience. Missie has grown in confidence, shown incredible resilience, and is a responsible role model. Always excited for new opportunities, she has appeared on BBC Radio Bristol, supported her local community garden, and helped plan and deliver a Christmas Fair, which led her to win a Bristol Young Heroes Award. Her positive attitude, dedication, and weekly commitment make her an inspiration to others.

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Remy

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Remy, 10, has been a member of Hartcliffe Club for Young People since 2024. When he first joined, Remy was quiet and shy. However, over the past 12 months, the team at Hartcliffe Club for Young People have seen Remy flourish and step outside his comfort zone, where he has embraced his creativity and regularly joins a number of crafts activities on offer at the club. His enthusiasm and willingness to try new things inspires others and makes him an incredible role model.

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Robyn

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Robyn, 15, has been a member of BS14 Youth Club since 2024. She began volunteering as a Young Leader as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award and chose to continue after completing the programme. During her time as a Young Leader, the BS14 team have seen Robyn grow in confidence, lead a number of the clubs activities, build trusting relationships with younger members, and become an inspiring role model that others look up to, all whilst balancing her studies.

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We look forward to welcoming young people to our Awards and Celebration Evening on Wednesday 28th January, where we will announce the winner of the 'Young Person of the Year' award!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Isaac Duckers, Senior Youth Leader on our Youth Club on Wheels!

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Isaac is a Philosophy graduate, with a history of travel and adventure. His experiences range from working with young people as an outdoor activity instructor in Finland and the UK, to international community volunteering with the Red Cross, alongside play and theatre based relief work with the Flying Seagull Project. Isaac will forever cherish the opportunities he has had to live and work abroad; however, has realised that investing into local communities is something he finds incredibly important. He is hugely excited to join Young Bristol as part of the Youth Club on Wheels team, going out to find young people where they are, and helping create a fun, safe, and inclusive space, wherever the team goes.

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

As one of Young Bristol’s trusted supporters, your generosity has helped us transform the lives of thousands of young people across our city. You have stood with us as we opened new doors, expanded our programmes, and gave young people the chance to feel safe, supported and valued.

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This year, Young Bristol was proud to be announced as overall WINNER in the “Community Impact Award” category at the 2025 South West Business Awards. Because of supporters like you, in 2024-2025 we had over 27,215 engagements with young people through Young Bristol’s open-access youth clubs, outdoor activity programmes, and skills and employment training. This was an increase from 21,352 engagements last year, showing the increased need and demand for our services.

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Many of these young people were facing challenges no child should have to navigate: poverty, isolation, family difficulties, and the daily effects of the cost-of-living crisis. Our youth workers were there for them – listening, mentoring, and offering opportunities that help build confidence and brighter futures.

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However, as you may expect, the cost of delivering this work is rising sharply. Heating, insurance, staffing, and basic utilities have all increased. Demand from young people continues to grow at the same time.

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To keep our youth clubs open and accessible to every young person who needs us, we are seeking support with the essential core costs that make our work possible. These aren’t the most visible costs, but they are the most vital. Without a warm, safe building and a trusted youth worker inside it, there is no club, no conversation, no positive change.

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We are therefore asking if you would consider renewing your support with a contribution toward our core running costs. A gift from you would help ensure that our doors remain open, our youth workers remain present, and young people continue to have somewhere they belong.

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You already know the difference that Young Bristol makes. Your belief in our work has carried us through many years and allowed us to provide a lifeline to those who need it most. With your continued partnership, we can protect these safe spaces and make sure no young person is turned away. Thank you, as always, for standing with our young people. If you would like to talk further or visit one of our clubs, I would be delighted to arrange this.

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Support the work of Young Bristol

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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. With your support now, we can continue to provide vital opportunities for young people.

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Our vital work relies on your kind donations, big or small. With your help we can continue to improve the lives of young people across Bristol and beyond.

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• £7 a week for a year pays for one evening of Youth Work for 35 young people with our trained Youth Leaders.
• £50 pays for a young person to go on a residential experience
• £500 will provide a young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme with a Paddlesport Instructor qualification
• £1,450 allows the Youth Club on Wheels to deliver sessions in a community with no provision for a whole month
• £4,300 will keep one of our Community Youth Clubs open for a whole month, offering 3 nights of provision a week

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If you would like to make a donation, click here!

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 are delighted to announce the appointment of Archie Jefferies, Club Leader at BS14 Stockwood Youth Club!

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Archie has previously worked with young people through his voluntary role as a football coach over the last few years. With a background in art, sculpturing, and sports, Archie brings his passion for moving people together through creativity. He is excited to join the Young Bristol team where he hopes to bring a safe, fun, and energetic environment to the club and to help young people explore their skills, gain confidence, and unlock their potential.

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

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.

Young Bristol are incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the 'Community Impact' Award at the South West Business of the Year Awards 2025. We are also delighted to see our Chief Executive, Lee Williams DL, shortlisted for the 'Business Leader of the Year' Award.

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On Thursday 13th November, the Young Bristol team attended the South West Business of the Year Awards, where it was great to be recognised for our hard work and dedication to young people across Bristol.

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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.

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Young Bristol were awarded 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. 

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Young Bristol's Chief Executive, Lee Williams DL, was nominated by the judges of the Awards for the 'Business Leader of the Year', which showcases the most impressive business leaders from nominated businesses.