Young People

Over 20% of Bristol’s population is under twenty. All will face similar issues around the lack of employment opportunities, education, body image, family, substance abuse, mental health and the lack of affordable housing - just to name a few things.

The challenge is to engage within safe and secure environments where they can build good relationships, work through issues, come to understand themselves, their world and their place in it and to help to equip them for adult life. A place where they find acceptance, love, fun, and constructive, positive challenges - a space for growth. Each young person is unique needing to develop in their own way.

How you or your church can help

There are lots of organisations that offer great youth work in the city. The Christian community, collectively, however, is one of the biggest employers facilitating many church-based youth groups operating across Bristol, many of which are led professionally by qualified youth workers. There are also many initiatives for young people that run all over the city. Both will always require volunteering and help, so it’s always worth researching your local area.

Youth Orientated Groups & Initiatives

Bristol Young Hero Awards recognises the valuable contribution that Bristol’s young people make to the city - particularly those who have overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference in the lives of others or achieved great things. www.communityofpurpose.com/our-projects/bristol-young-heroes-awards
Incredible Kids is a place where children with additional needs can play, have fun and make friends with their families. https://incrediblekids.org.uk
Resurgo Spear Bristol supports young people into employment. https://resurgo.org.uk/programmes/bristol
World Sport Ministries provide training, resources and support to help others start sports outreach activities to impact their community. worldsportministries.com/get-involved/sports-outreach-teams/ukteams/bristol
Youth With A Mission / YWAM is an international and interdenominational movement of young people dedicated to knowing God and making God known. ywambristol.org