Grassroot Communities inspires young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their full potential.
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“It used to be we worried about young people going out too much.”
Now we worry about what they’re learning online.
Where are young people learning social skills, belonging, and safety from without trusted adults and real-world communities?
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Youth violence isn’t just about crime statistics.
The roots often run much deeper:
Poverty.
Deprivation.
Education.
Inequality.
Lack of opportunity.
If we only respond after harm happens, we miss the bigger picture.
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“How serious are we about early intervention?”
Too many young people are already deep in crisis before support arrives.
Real prevention starts earlier.
And it needs real investment.
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Ready to soar? 🚀 Our Grassroot Communities team is gearing up for the Bristol Birdman challenge! Join us in flying for victory on June 14, 2026. Enter a team, sponsor, or volunteer 👇
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Youth unemployment is at its highest in over a decade 📉
But it’s not just about jobs, it’s about confidence, skills & opportunity.
At Grassroot Communities, we’re seeing this first-hand and supporting young people through GAP.
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“We want somewhere to go. We want a place to be.”
Youth voice ≠ replacing youth spaces.
Clubs and projects are becoming an “endangered species” - hanging on by their fingertips.
This is the moment to act!
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“Being a trusted adult isn’t enough.”
Youth work isn’t just relationships.
It’s helping young people develop skills, explore identity, and understand the world.
That takes professional ethics, knowledge, and practice.
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The National Youth Strategy is honest: things are tough for teenagers.
But this could be a turning point.
The risk? Funding missing the grassroots.
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“I don’t know how you sleep at night knowing you’ve failed young people.”
A young person said this directly to a council leader.
The result? £3M a year is now being invested in youth work.
Full episode below:
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“At the time I didn’t realise how impactful it was.”
Years later, Jayden does.
Read his story:
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Creative Club Juniors launched this week and it was ROCKING 💥
Great turnout, loads of energy, and young people already shaping the space through their group agreement and ideas.
Still spaces left for Juniors (8–11) & Seniors (14–19).
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Young people are refusing surveys.
Their question: “What did you do with what I told you last time?”
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#YouthVoice #YouthWork #WhatReallyMatters
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“Step away from the office. Get into the field.”
Young people can tell when they’re being managed instead of supported.
Youth work works; there just aren’t enough of us.
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10,000 people packed Bristol Harbour.
Businesses built flying machines.
Young people benefited.
Birdman 2026 is coming 🪽
Enter a team or sponsor the most fun, purpose-led event of the year.
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Creative Club returns next Tuesday with Drama & Storytelling 🎭
Now with a new junior session:
3:30–4:30pm (ages 8–11)
4:45–6:15pm (ages 14–19)
Free, youth-led creative space in BS3 🌱
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“Youth work was never about getting rich; it was about serving your community.”
Ali Dale & Des Brown on why short-term interventions don’t work, why practitioners are leaving, and why young people need consistency and care, not more managers.
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Last Thursday's session was a very positive one, all young people completed questionnaires focusing on education post 16 options & future aspirations, which opened up conversations around families & lifestyles. Today, we will be back to go-kart making!
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Great minds take time to find each other… but it was worth the wait. 🤝
Brilliant visit to Arcadia HQ, sharing what we, and sparking ideas for future youth-led builds, creativity and collaboration.
From Hartcliffe streets to big stages… watch this space. 🌱🔥
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“The cost of living crisis has clearly impacted young people - and we’re not out of it yet.”
In this panel moment, Ali Dale and Des Brown reflect on how rising costs are hitting families hardest - especially those already struggling.
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Looking forward to another great Multi-Sports session tonight! 🙌
Last week was full of energy and positivity, with 27 young people getting involved and bringing a great vibe throughout.
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