We're Bristol Horn Youth Concern
Enriching and supporting Bristol youth, offering activities and guidance to ensure bright futures.
12+
Years supporting the community
Welcome to Bristol Horn Youth Concern
Bristol Horn Youth Concern is a non-profit Community Interest Company [CIC] that grew out of a community driven need to provide support, guidance and opportunities for young residents aged 11 – 19, and their families [ages 20+] in some of the most deprived areas of Central and Inner City East Bristol – particularly Ashley Ward, Central Bristol. St Pauls, Lawrence Hill and Easton. We provide open access, free-of-charge, opportunities to members of our community to build relationships, make new friends, learn new skills that can lead to team working, employment opportunities and greater community cohesion. These opportunities are delivered through sports sessions – football, basketball and in 2025 – 2026, swimming, and creative sessions in crafts, cooking and personal health management and improvement.
Our overall aim is to support young and older people to improve their physical, emotional and mental health wellbeing
Our Programmes & Activities
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Every Session Makes a Difference
We’re more than a youth club – we’re changing lives across. Here’s how our work is making a difference for young people, families, and the community.
- 500+ young people engaged in the past year
- 1,200+ hours of activities delivered
- 85% of participants feel more confident after joining
- 20+ local partners and funders supporting our mission
Our Team
Khalil Abdi
Khalil founded BHYC in 2012, after he noticed a lot of young people hanging around on the street with nothing to do. This can make young people a target for gangs, and a lack of exercise can lead to various health conditions, such as obesity and depression. Since then, BHYC has grown into a highly successful organisation and continues to go from strength to strength.
Janie Watson
Janie Watson is a dedicated and compassionate detached youth worker based in Bristol. Janie’s approach to youth work is rooted in empathy, respect, and understanding. As a detached youth worker, she spends much of her time building relationships with young people on the streets, in parks, and other public spaces where they gather. She believes in meeting young people where they are, both physically and emotionally, and providing them with a safe and non-judgmental space to express themselves.
Yahye Jama
Khalil founded BHYC in 2012, after he noticed a lot of young people hanging around on the street with nothing to do. This can make young people a target for gangs, and a lack of exercise can lead to various health conditions, such as obesity and depression. Since then, BHYC has grown into a highly successful organisation and continues to go from strength to strength.
