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Charity of the Year – Creative Youth Network

Creative Youth Network

Charity of the Year – Creative Youth Network

 

 

 

Supporting Young People to Thrive

Guildhall Chambers is proud to support Creative Youth Network as our Charity of the Year.

For over 35 years, Creative Youth Network has worked alongside young people across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, providing safe spaces, trusted relationships, creative opportunities and vital support to help them reach their potential.

The charity empowers young people to overcome challenges, improve their wellbeing, build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and life. Through youth work, wellbeing services, creative programmes and community partnerships, Creative Youth Network ensures that young people have a voice in shaping the services and opportunities available to them.

Making a Real Difference

In 2025 alone, Creative Youth Network:

  • Directly engaged 2,144 young people through its services.
  • Recorded more than 13,500 attendances across sessions, programmes and events.
  • Helped 93% of young people access a trusted adult they could turn to for support.
  • Supported young people to build confidence, develop skills and move into education, training and employment.
  • Worked alongside schools, local authorities, community organisations and creative partners across the region.

Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Young people face increasing pressures affecting their mental health and wellbeing. Creative Youth Network provides accessible and flexible support through youth hubs and community settings, enabling young people to connect with trusted adults and receive help in a way that works for them.

The charity’s wellbeing practitioners reported a 73% reliable improvement in outcomes among young people accessing support, alongside a 96% satisfaction rating.

Creating Safe Spaces

Creative Youth Network provides welcoming, inclusive environments where young people can socialise, learn new skills, express themselves creatively and feel safe. These spaces offer stability, positive relationships and opportunities for personal growth at a crucial stage of life.

Giving Young People a Voice

Youth participation is central to everything Creative Youth Network does. Around 250 young people directly influenced decision-makers in 2025, helping shape services, activities and opportunities that affect their lives and communities.

To read Creative Youth Networks Impact Report for 2025, please click here.

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