WELCOME TO SOUTH BRISTOL YOUTH
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED
OUR MISSION
We help young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to better understand pathways to apprenticeships, higher education and high-quality employment.
WELCOME
South Bristol Youth is a positive, progressive and energetic organisation that works with schools and families to prepare young people for a successful future.
Camilla Chandler
Chief Executive
ONLINE SAFETY
As a charity working with young people, safeguarding is our top priority. We are including these links to provide you with support and guidance about staying safe online:
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INSIGHT INTO APPRENTICESHIPS
Helping young people understand the world of apprenticeships
SBY SOMERSET TWITTER FEED
South Bristol Youth’s value is so much greater than the sum of its parts. They really do provide opportunities that are not available through school.
School staff
I feel really confident and passionate, I have controlled my stage fright and I don’t stutter as much as I used to. I like speaking up now. This programme has helped me out a lot.


*Results are samples from individual programmes, not for all participants.
I’m really confident and don’t get worried anymore. South Bristol Youth have helped me with my confidence and taken me out of my comfort zone. Thanks!
I have enjoyed being a part of this programme. I have gained more confidence and I am able to control my nerves when speaking in groups and class discussions… Being a part of this programme has helped me bring way more confidence when speaking and listening. Thank you for choosing me, it has made a great difference to me, friends and family.
SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
Schools steer our work and advise on our priorities – there are currently seven schools on our board.
This means we can target groups of young people who are in need, fully endorsed and sanctioned by school leadership and parents/carers. We also work closely with universities.
OUR MEMBER SCHOOLS ARE:
- Ashton Park School
- Bedminster Down School
- Bridge Learning Campus
- Merchants’ Academy
- Oasis Academy Brislington
- Oasis Academy John Williams
- St. Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
We also work work with 20 additional schools and four further education colleges across Bristol as part of the Future Quest programme.
UNIVERSITIES ON OUR BOARD ARE:
- University of the West of England
- University of Bristol