Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis is damaging the physical and mental health of the young people we work with.

With prices set to rise further, it’s only going to get worse. Learn more about how we’re offering young people a lifeline in these challenging times.

The Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis Survey

To ensure we can address some of the issues facing young people like you, we would like to know how the cost of living crisis has impacted your life. Read more

Worry for Young People as Energy Bills Set to Rise Again

Rising energy prices are at the core of the cost of living crisis. Young people may not be opening the gas bill, but they’re certainly seeing the tangible effects of those creeping costs. Read more

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Nimbus Sounds: Our partnership to provide young people with access to music

Creative Youth Network, Basement Studios, Trinity Arts Centre and Aspiration Elevation Creation (ACE), work together to create a journey for young people, many of whom have limited access to music provision. It allows young people to create music in settings that they feel comfortable and no matter what their level of experience - from within their youth clubs, through to bespoke courses and even up to developing original tracks and progressing into professional music opportunities.
Music Club | Hanham

Want to make music? If you’re interested in creating music, singing, playing instruments, rapping or writing songs come and join our Music club at Hanham youth club.
Jobs & Opportunities

We exist to empower young people to reach their own potential and live a fulfilling life. The people who work for us make that happen. You could become part of an inspiring team who make a real difference to the 5000+ young people that we work with every year.
The Engine Room

What we do

Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential.
Jobs & Opportunities

We exist to empower young people to reach their own potential and live a fulfilling life. The people who work for us make that happen. You could become part of an inspiring team who make a real difference to the 5000+ young people that we work with every year.
Contact us

Get in touch with us to find out more about our youth centres, arts programmes, or services. Creative Youth Network: 0117 9477948
One to One Support in Bristol

It is with regret that we are now closed to referrals to the Targeted Youth Service (TYS) as of Wednesday 15th March. However, BDP are still accepting referrals for all young people age 11+ who are involved with substances and/or affected by family use.
Who we are

Creative Youth Network is a registered charity based in Bristol, in the South West of England. We are youth workers, professional artists, freelancers, volunteers and campaigners. We help all young people to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives, by building secure, positive relationships with them based on the unique needs of each person.
Refer a young person

It is with regret that we are now closed to referrals to the Targeted Youth Service (TYS) as of Wednesday 15th March. However, BDP are still accepting referrals for all young people age 11+ who are involved with substances and/or affected by family use.
The Station

The Station is Bristol's Central Youth Hub. Come and learn new skills, hang out with friends in the evenings, and get support – all in a relaxed, creative environment.
Support for artists

We provide support for emerging young artists, musicians, performers and creatives aged 16-25 years old, empowering the next generation of great artists from all backgrounds.
Venue hire: Hanham

Hanham Youth Centre is the perfect place to hire for activities with young people or community groups.
Hanham

The place to be for young people in South Glos! We're here for you to have fun, learn new skills, and get the support you need.