The Prince’s Trust has officially opened its new Bristol centre – enabling it to take the way it transforms young lives to the next level.
The office in Victoria Street in the city centre is hub for unemployed young people, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to get back into work, education or training.
The Trust is now delivering a range of programmes from the new centre including bespoke one-to-one support, team-building and work placements. 
The new office is in the Bristol West constituency of communities and local government minister Stephen Williams, who reminded guests at the opening that, within a short walk, were some of the region’s most deprived neighbourhoods.
He urged Bristol’s business community to work with The Prince’s Trust to provide employment opportunities for more young people in the city.
“It’s great to see the youth charity is investing so much in the future of Bristol’s young people,” he said.
“From this new centre, it can offer even better support, guidance and advice to young people looking for work.”
With more than 2,500 young people claiming jobseekers’ allowance across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, the centre will support 850 young people each year. Three in four young people helped by The Prince’s Trust move into work, education or training.
Dermot Finch, The Prince’s Trust regional director for the South of England, said: “It’s great to have Stephen here to launch our new centre – a real hub of support for young people who need our help. Working closely with our partners, we look forward to equipping the next generation with the skills and confidence they need to create a positive future for themselves.”
Guests were given a tour of the new centre and networked with the youth charity’s Young Ambassadors – volunteers who have previously completed a Prince’s Trust programme and now share their experiences with other young people to inspire them to get involved.
