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Young Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Children & YouthCommunity developmentEmployment & Skills
CharityFounded 1928Local reach
Profile last updated: August 2, 2026

About

Founded in 1928, Young Bristol is a charity based in Bristol, United Kingdom working on children & youth, community development, employment & skills.

Young Bristol is a mission-led, values-driven charity based in Bristol, England, supporting young people aged 8 to 25 during their out-of-school hours. It runs community youth clubs in areas across the city, along with holiday clubs, outdoor activities, a mobile Youth Club on Wheels and the Outdoor Employment Programme. It aims to give young people opportunities, skills and support, and to build their voice so they can influence change in the city. Founded in 1928 as a federation of boys' clubs, it later began working with girls and took on its current name. Its work is delivered through youth clubs and centres, and it is governed by a board of trustees.

Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Founded

1928

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

301681

Registration

363502

Focus areas

youth workyouth clubsoutdoor activitiesemployment trainingBristolyouth voice

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthCommunity developmentEmployment & Skills

Works for

ChildrenYouthCommunities

How they work

Community programmesVolunteer programmesAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Community Youth Clubs

Children & Youth · United Kingdom

Safe, inclusive, staffed youth clubs across Bristol offering creative, sports and outdoor activities for young people aged 8 to 19.

Outdoor Employment Programme

Employment & Skills · United Kingdom

Free training for people aged 16 to 25 to become outdoor activity instructors.

Youth Club on Wheels

Children & Youth · United Kingdom

Mobile youth club that goes out to find young people where they are across Bristol.

Holiday Clubs

Children & Youth · United Kingdom

Out-of-school holiday activity clubs for young people.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnershipsGrants

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerCorporate partnershipLegacy givingFundraise

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

Partnerships

Proctor and Stevenson, The Gosling Foundation, Burges Salmon

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