Babbasa is a Bristol social enterprise that empowers young people (aged 16-25) from ethnically diverse and less advantaged communities to move into work, education, or business – so they feel inspired, supported and ready to fulfill their ambitions. See our story.
What We Do
We believe every young person has what it takes to pursue and realise their employment or enterprise ambitions. So 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
Challenge programme
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
Support a Young Person
I'm young Person
Our Impact
Since 2013, we’ve helped over 1,600 young people move confidently 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%
Young people we support have gone onto thrive in institutions such as:
Get Involved…
Support A Young Person
Interested in becoming a mentor, sponsor, volunteer or donor – or supporting us in other ways?
I’m A Young Person
Looking for support to develop your confidence, skills or networks – or access work experience, paid work or enterprise investment?
What’s On
Find out about exciting upcoming event and workshops.
The Talent Conversation
Babbasa, in partnership with Bristol Media, would like to invite you to connect with Bristol's creative industry employers/professionals and aspiring young people. It's an opportunity to find out about work experience, paid work, mentors and other opportunites in the...
Build Your Own Business
Run with Outset you'll be able to get the support you need starting your own business - learn how to find customers/service users, use social media for business, stand out from the competition, manage your finances and get ready for investment.
Bridging The Gap Training
The BRIDGING THE GAP professional development programme directly draws on Babbasa's knowledge and experience of working with over 67 communities and cultures, 1600+ young people and 150+ cross-sector agencies. The core purpose of the programme is to add value to the...
Our Supporters
Our incredible team, volunteers, funders, and board members make all the difference to our mission. Hear their stories.
The team
“It’s a privilege to work with such diverse and amazing people, committed to levelling the playing field for young people coming from less advantaged backgrounds.”
Funders
“NatWest and Babbasa’s values work well together. They dovetail nicely, which is why I’m delighted for us to be involved with Babbasa.”
Mentors & Volunteers
“This mentoring experience is helping broaden my mind, as well as develop my managerial skills. It has improved my understanding of the challenges faced by young people. And I hope I’m equally having a positive impact on my mentee.”
Board members
“I found out about Babbasa and their amazing work at one of their events. I was blown away and it inspired me to do something for my students at the University, and to also join Babbasa’s Advisory Board.”
Our Partners
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Want to support?
Fund a young person on our programmes, or support one of our youth activities.
Get In Touch
Phone
Address
Redbrick House, Wilder Street, Bristol, BS2 8QH