Community of Purpose CIC

Community of Purpose CIC runs five programmes to transform the lives and futures of young people across Bristol. 💜The Bristol Young Heroes Awards recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that Bristol’s young people make to the city. The awards aim to shine a light on those who have overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference in the lives of others, or achieved something extraordinary. The awards culminate in a special gala awards night for the young people and their family and friends to enjoy.✨ 💛The Bristol Together Championships is a hugely popular programme that encourages children to connect and build friendships across the perceived divides through football. It helps community cohesion by getting boys and girls to cross the race, class, geographical and faith boundaries that characterise life in the city.⚽ 🩷Break Free is a summer holiday activity programme that targets holiday hunger by providing high-quality activities and free food for children aged eight – 13 from areas across the most need in South Bristol. The aim of the project is that young people can break free from having nothing to do, break free from their screens and their homes, and also break free from being hungry during the school holidays. This is done through sports, arts, music and drama, with staff from the local area that have an understanding of the issues. To learn more about our projects, take a look at our website or get in touch. 🌐https://lnkd.in/eTE5WfE 📸 Made for Impact #empoweringpeople #BYHA #BreakFree #BristolTogther #BTC #Bristol #YoungPeople

We are thrilled to be featured on Bristol24/7's 12th Day of their Bristol Charity Advent Calendar!🎉 A huge thank you to Bristol 24/7 for shining a light on the work we do at Community of Purpose to make a positive impact in Bristol.💛 Check out the feature to learn more about our mission and the projects we're so passionate about ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d6bWXzgH 🎄🎁 #empoweringpeople #MakingADifference #CharityAdventCalendar #Bristol247

A magical night at The Bristol Hippodrome!🌟 Our Purposeful Pathways attendees were treated to an unforgettable experience on Friday night, watching the dress rehearsal of Goldilocks and the Three Bears starring the amazing Brian Conley!🎭✨ But the magic didn’t stop there, we even got to step onto the iconic Hippodrome stage for a sing-song of our own!🎤🎶 A huge thank you to the team at The Bristol Hippodrome for this incredible opportunity. Memories like these are what Purposeful Pathways is all about, opening doors, inspiring dreams, and creating moments to treasure forever.💜 #EmpoweringPeople #PurposefulPathways #BristolHippodrome #GoldilocksAndTheThreeBears #BYHA2024

Let’s make this Christmas bright for everyone 🌟 We’re raising money to provide local children with a special festive meal. This campaign is about more than just food, it’s about giving disadvantaged children an experience to remember and ongoing support throughout the holidays. Are you a local business looking to donate? Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEQTBWUj 📸 Made for Impact Bristol Live #empoweringpeople #BreakFree #HolidayHunger #Bristol #SchoolHolidays #christmastime

💛 BRISTOL TOGETHER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 ⚽ Calling ALL primary schools! Launched in 2012, the Bristol Together Championships programme brings together Year 5 students from schools across Bristol, representing diverse backgrounds in ethnicity, race, class, faith, and geography. This initiative fosters connections and friendships across perceived divides, unlocking young people's passions and talents while helping them grow in confidence and pride as they share their stories and life experiences. Through sport, participants develop resilience, improve their physical and mental wellbeing, and gain a range of practical and cognitive skills that will support them throughout their lives. The programme offers young people the chance to build friendships across cultural and social divides, understand different life experiences, and increase mutual understanding. To register your primary school, please click the link below⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dymcXQ6C 📧 For more information, get in touch with Jess at jess.angle@communityofpurpose.com. 📸 Made for Impact #empoweringpeople #BristolTogether #Launch #PrimarySchools

Barney, our Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2024 Overall Hero, is taking on an incredible 24-hour fundraising walk around The Mall at Cribbs Causeway on 13th-14th December to give back to the hospital that saved his life.❤️ Born with two holes in his heart, Barney underwent life-saving surgery at Bristol Children’s Hospital before his first birthday. Now 10, he’s raised over £10,000 in the past 4 years to help sick and disadvantaged kids. 💛 Donate to help make a difference. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dk8yVSnw #BristolYoungHeroes #GrandAppeal #CommunityOfPurpose #FundraisingHero

Be a hero this holiday season!🎄 Help us reach our £25k goal and provide 1,000 disadvantaged local children with a Christmas experience to remember.🎅 Spread some Christmas cheer and donate here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEQTBWUj 📸 Made for Impact Bristol Live #empoweringpeople #BreakFree #HolidayHunger #Bristol #SchoolHolidays #Christmas

Congratulations to all of the winners for Better Bristol Lottery this week! 🎉 By participating, you're helping to raise vital funds forour Break Free project, making Bristol a better place for young people. 🙏✨ Remember to sign up in time for our £5K Christmas Superdraw! Don't miss out on your chance to win big while supporting a great cause. To play along, visit: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/etUeHBex Keep it entertaining and always gamble responsibly. Learn more at www.begambleaware.org. #empoweringpeople #LotteryThrills #BristolCommunity #GambleAware #PlayResponsibly #BetterBristol

In the Bristol Achieve session yesterday, we hosted a Presentation Workshop at Bridge Learning Campus! 🙌 Led by the incredible public speaking experts Nick Elston, Zoe Thompson and Helen Taylor-Brimson our mentees received a masterclass in confidence-building and speaking skills. These workshops are a vital part of helping young people believe in themselves, find their voices, and envision a future where they can lead in their chosen fields. Thank you to our investors: John James Foundation and Future Quest (Uwe) #empoweringpeole #BristolAchieve #ConfidenceInAction #InspiringLeaders

Saturday was buzzing with inspiration at our Purposeful Pathways session! We had the privilege of working with some of the incredible Bristol Young Heroes Awards 2024 finalists, and what a talented group they are! This programme is all about equipping young people with skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive in their personal and professional journeys. Purposeful Pathways is invested by: Dandara Living Zoe Thompson The National Lottery Community Fund and Inside Travel Group | B Corp™ #empoweringpeople #PurposefulPathways #BristolYoungHeroes #BYHA2024