Mission

Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We build responsive and trusting relationships with young people from all backgrounds to help them reach their own potential. Every young person has their unique path – whether they’re the next artist, an incredible parent, or an excellent engineer, we support them to achieve their ambitions. In our safe, inclusive and creative environments, we provide social and emotional support, opportunities for creative expression, and access to alternative education, training and employment. Our work helps young people to find their own voices and change their world for the better. With a proven track record of transforming thousands of lives, we enable young people to thrive and transition positively into adulthood.

Category

Children and Youth

Additional Information

In 2022: - 6,809 young people actively engaged in our courses, programmes, sessions and events with 34,587 attendances across our services. - 2/3s of these young people were from disadvantaged, seldom heard and underrepresented groups (e.g. racialised communities, Disabled, in care, LGBT and other protected characteristics) - 23,959 recorded outcomes achieved by young people working together with our youth workers - well above our target of 13,500 - 85% of the young people we worked with say they had a trusted adult at Creative Youth Network, and in many cases this may be the only trusted adult in their lives. - 603 young people classed as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) were helped on their pathway back into education or work settings.