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HOW WE DO IT

 

As a charity made up of staff, volunteers and residents we work together to help to release power in our community.  By working alongside residents in Southmead and North Bristol our teams support communities to be strong, vibrant and resourceful through building connection, health, wellbeing, learning, employment opportunities, and pride of place.

We manage Greenway Centre and The Ranch Adventure Playground & Youth Space to provide inspiring and accessible community locations for children, young people, families, adults, community groups, partners and businesses.  Our buildings are well-loved local venues and host popular community events throughout the year including the Southmead Festival and community pantomime.

We are proud of our impact and that for every £1 we invest we generate £28 in social value.


Read our Impact Report for 2023 – 2024 >


For more About Us click >

Welcome to the Greenway Centre

Community - Wellbeing - Enterprise

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Youth and Play

at The Ranch Adventure Playground & Youth Space

Providing safe spaces for children and young people to flourish is essential to a healthy, vibrant and energetic community. We manage The Ranch Adventure Playground & Youth Space. Our free, open access sessions for ages 8-18 are run by our Youth and Play team, supported by local Volunteers.  Activities include sports, creative workshops, music, outdoor play, indoor play and hanging out. Working with partners across the City we ensure the voices of young people and children are heard.  We are proud to be part of the Playful Bristol network.  Our Link Forward team of Children’s Link Workers also offer a referral service for one-to-one and group sessions.

To find our more about The Ranch and Link Forward click >
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Go to The Ranch >

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Getting Closer to New Homes: Update for Glencoyne Square

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International Women’s Day in Southmead: Thursday 6th March

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Good Mud: Getting Messy at The Ranch!

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Celebrate Southmead’s Culture, Cuisine, Climate, & Craft: Saturday 29th March

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Please donate

Our fundraising focus is for children and young people. We need your help to keep our youth & play sessions running at The Ranch Adventure Playground & Youth Space.

We also need funds to put on events like the Southmead Community Festival - every penny counts.

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