We inspire and support young people in Bristol to pursue their ambitions through skills training, professional mentoring, events & recruitment support services. See our story.
What We Do
We believe every young person has what it takes to pursue and realise their employment or enterprise ambitions. We help prepare and connect you with the Bristol businesses, education providers and people who can help make it happen. Here’s how:
Get Confident
Support Programme
Culturally appropriate one-to-one support and group training to build confidence and self-belief. Learn More
Get Ready
Become a Youth Ambassador
Access to mentors, short courses and enterprising experiences to build networks and skills. Learn More
Get Started
Placement Programme
Recruitment support to find work experience, employment and education opportunities. Learn More
Babbasa In Action
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Our Impact
Since 2013, we’ve helped over 2,200 young people become more confident or move into work, education, or business – with around 300 joining our programmes each year.
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“I’ve learnt many key skills and things you don’t learn in school, which are essential in life. I just completed my A-levels and am going to study Economics and Management at Cardiff University. I can’t wait.”
– Zainab
- feel more capable and confident about their career – 91%
- move into volunteering or work placements – 43%
- move into paid work – 21%
- go into further education – 15%
- start their own enterprise – 7%
What’s On
Find out about exciting upcoming event and workshops.
Okori Lewis-McCalla Wins 2020 Ben Martin Apprentice Award
Multi-talented creative and tech designer, Okori Lewis-McCalla is the winner of the 2020 Ben Martin Apprentice Award. Babbasa, in partnership with Bristol Media and ADLIB Recruitment, presents the award with the aim of improving equal access to opportunity in the...
Our Bristol. Our World. Our Manifesto.
In the work that we do with young people, we want to make sure that our organisation leaves a lasting legacy on Bristol. Young people are too often experiencing unequal treatment because of their backgrounds. The voices of those young people need to be heard and...
This is What Bristol’s Young People Have to Say About Climate Change
It is vital that young peoples' voices are heard in the climate change discussion, but all too often, they get ignored. For this reason, we launched our 'Have Your Say' event - the perfect platform for Bristol's young people to share their thoughts and their ideas....
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50 Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QR