BREAD Youth Project
Who are you?
BREAD Youth Project: Bristol Education for Action in Development.
When and why did you start up?
Started in 1986 as a result of a study demonstrating the need for a city-wide organisation that would look at issues affecting young people.
Describe your organisation in three words.
Funky, forward-thinking, friendly.
If your group ruled the world, what would be your first act as world leaders?
To give young people more opportunities for employment, housing and generally to feel good about themselves.
What is your most memorable achievement?
Setting up a drop-in centre at Lawrence Weston, which includes a Juice & Smoothie Bar for young people in the area.
Do you belong to any partnerships?
National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Bristol City Council, Youth Action Network, Moving On Up, Ashley Youth & Play Partnership, Centre for Youth, City Road Baptist Church Project.
Who are your funders?
Main ones are: National Youth Agency, Bristol City Council, Comic Relief, Neighbourhood Support Fund, Community Fund, Single Regeneration Budget, Neighbourhood Renewal.
What do you get out of being a member of VOSCUR?
There are other organisations we can contact for help and support. Youth is a big part of urban regeneration. Conference on the Inner City ('Getting on with it: making the inner city a better place to work and live' 2001 was really good).
How can we contact you?
Contact BREAD Youth Project on 942 7676, or email: info@breadyouthproject.org.uk
Background Info:
BREAD Youth Project works in partnership with young people (aged 11- 25), local organisations and the communities of Greater Bristol to build up young people's skills and confidence, through informal and social education. It aims to influence youth and community work practice, to explore global issues, and to promote justice and equality. BREAD works with young people in the following ways: individual and group work, activities, residentials, training, advocacy, peer education, producing resources. Since 2001 the organisation has grown considerably. Projects that BREAD runs now include: SHPEP (Sexual Health Peer Education Project); Nwabudike (innovative training and support programme for Afrikan young men); Lawrence Weston Youth Involvement Project; Movin' On Up, providing integrated services to young people at risk of exclusion; training and consultancy service; and shared fundraising partnership. BREAD works in partnership with many organisations across Bristol, developing services and filling gaps in provision for young people.
Thanks to BREAD Youth Project for this profile. If your group would like to be profiled in a future VOSCUR newsletter or on our website, please contact Darron Thevarajah at the VOSCUR office Tel. 909 9949, or email: darron@voscur.org