Bridge For Young People

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Bridge For Young People We give a home and dedicated support to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or homeless.

BFYP gives a home to young people (aged 16-25) who are leaving care or who are homeless. We currently have three houses in West Berkshire; Wessex House, Hope House and Rebecca House. All our residents are provided with personalised support in a family environment, helping them to develop life skills such as cooking on a budget and money management as well as recreational activities with other residents and support getting into education, training or work. Our residents have typically experienced varying challenges during their childhood. We provide them with a stable home, emotional support and practical help during this crucial time as they move into independent adulthood. Formerly known as Young People and Children 1st (Registered Charity Number: 1157870)

πŸ’œ A LITTLE SIGN TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU πŸ’œSometimes, the smallest gestures mean the absolute world.Our incredible support ...
18/10/2026

πŸ’œ A LITTLE SIGN TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU πŸ’œ

Sometimes, the smallest gestures mean the absolute world.

Our incredible support team face challenges every single day, supporting young people through difficult times, celebrating their successes and helping them overcome setbacks.

The days can be long, the challenges can be tough, and often the hard work goes unnoticed.

But then something like this happens. πŸ’œ

One of our young people, who is moving on from our support and taking their next steps towards independence, gave one of our team this little gift.

β€œA little sign to say a big thank you.”

Five simple words that mean more than they could possibly imagine.

Because for our team, it's not about recognition or praise. It's about knowing they've made a difference. That they've helped someone through a difficult chapter, given them the confidence to move forward and played a part in helping them build a brighter future.

And while saying goodbye to a young person can be bittersweet, seeing them ready to take that next step is exactly what our team work so hard for.

πŸ‘ To our amazing support team – thank you for everything you do, especially the things nobody sees.

And to the young person who gave this lovely gift, thank you. We wish you every happiness and success as you begin your next chapter.

16/10/2026

🎀✨ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – HAS BRIDGE GOT TALENT? POSTPONED ✨🎀

It is with great disappointment that we announce the postponement of Has Bridge Got Talent?, originally scheduled for Friday 23rd October.

πŸ‘ We want to say a HUGE thank you to our talented performers, host, judges, sponsors, volunteers and everyone who has supported the event so far. We are incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and generosity.

🎟️ Already purchased tickets? All ticket holders will receive a full refund to their original payment method within 3–5 working days.

We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused.

Keep your eyes peeled for a new date!

πŸ’œ After Seven Incredible Years, We Say Farewell to Our CEO, Tracy πŸ’œAfter seven years as CEO of Bridge for Young People, ...
14/10/2026

πŸ’œ After Seven Incredible Years, We Say Farewell to Our CEO, Tracy πŸ’œ

After seven years as CEO of Bridge for Young People, we are announcing that Tracy will be leaving us in December to take on an exciting new opportunity locally.

Over the past seven years, Tracy has played a vital role in shaping BFYP into the charity it is today. Her dedication, passion and unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable young people have helped make a real and lasting difference to the lives of those we support.

Under Tracy's leadership, BFYP has experienced its largest period of growth, significantly expanding our ability to support young people leaving care. This has included the opening of Hope House as well as Wessex House and the introduction of our first-ever one-bedroom flats.

Her vision and determination have helped strengthen the charity, expand our services and ensure that BFYP is well-positioned to continue making a difference for years to come.

While we are incredibly sad to see Tracy go, we are also delighted for her as she embarks on this exciting next chapter in her career.

Tracy will remain with us until December, and there will be plenty of opportunities between now and then to celebrate her achievements and thank her for everything she has contributed to BFYP. πŸ’œπŸ’›

🎹🎢 MEET THE MUSICIANS: DANIEL & GAURI! 🎢🎹We're delighted to welcome two fantastic young musicians to the stage at Has Br...
10/10/2026

🎹🎢 MEET THE MUSICIANS: DANIEL & GAURI! 🎢🎹

We're delighted to welcome two fantastic young musicians to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? on Friday 23rd October! 🌟

🎹 Meet Daniel, aged 14!

Daniel is a self-taught pianist who has been playing for several years and is currently preparing for his Grade 4 piano exam. He performs both at home and in public, and shares videos of his playing on Instagram under the name β€œType 1 Pianist”

🎷 Meet Gauri, aged 16!

Gauri is a young saxophonist with a real passion for music and live performance. She enjoys performing a variety of pieces and is excited to take to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? to showcase her talent!

🌟 Two young musicians, a shared passion for music and one fantastic opportunity to shine!

πŸ† Daniel and Gauri will be joining our brilliant line-up of performers competing for the Β£250 prize, with YOU β€” the audience β€” deciding who wins!

🎟️ Tickets from just £7.50

πŸ“… Friday 23rd October
πŸ“ Pangbourne College
❀️ Raising money for Bridge For Young People, supporting young people leaving care and experiencing homelessness.

Come along, support Daniel and Gauri, and enjoy an incredible evening of local talent while helping us make a difference to young people's lives.

πŸ‘‰ Get your tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/has-bridge-got-talent

πŸ‘ Show Daniel and Gauri some love in the comments!

🎀 MEET THE SOLO SINGERS: ANDY PIPER & RACHEL WHITTAKER 🎀We're thrilled to welcome both Andy Piper and Rachel Whittaker t...
09/10/2026

🎀 MEET THE SOLO SINGERS: ANDY PIPER & RACHEL WHITTAKER 🎀

We're thrilled to welcome both Andy Piper and Rachel Whittaker to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? on Friday 23rd October!

Andy is a local singer songwriter from Cold Ash. With influences from Sam Cooke, Van Morrison and The Beatles to Squeeze, Stereophonics and Foo Fighters. He create songs in a folk rock-pop style with hooks and emotion, and will be playing an original song for us!

Rachel will be performing for the very first time on the Has Bridge Got Talent? Stage as she branches out from gospel music. We cannot wait to welcome her to the stage and support her as she begins her journey!

And, of course, both Andy and Rachel will be competing alongside our other fantastic performers for the Β£250 prize, with YOU β€” the audience β€” deciding who wins! πŸ†

Come and experience an incredible evening of local talent while helping us raise money to support young people leaving care.

πŸ‘‰ Get your tickets today before it becomes too late:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/has-bridge-got-talent

Who are you bringing with you? πŸ‘‡

πŸ’ƒ MEET THE DANCERS: RS DANCE COMPANY! πŸ’ƒWe're thrilled to welcome RS Dance Company to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent?...
04/10/2026

πŸ’ƒ MEET THE DANCERS: RS DANCE COMPANY! πŸ’ƒ

We're thrilled to welcome RS Dance Company to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? on Friday 23rd October!

Based in Berkshire, RS Dance Company creates thought-provoking dance theatre that aims to educate and engage audiences of all ages.

For their performance, they'll be presenting an extract from Unknown β€” a powerful piece following Jess on her journey to pre-drinks.

What begins with the excitement and anticipation of the evening soon takes a darker turn as uncertainty begins to creep in.

πŸ’ƒ Expect powerful movement.
🎭 Expect storytelling.
πŸ‘€ Expect a performance that will make you think.

And, of course, RS Dance Company will be competing alongside our other fantastic performers for the Β£250 prize, with YOU β€” the audience β€” deciding who wins! πŸ†

🍺 B**r & c***r β€” Β£3.50
🍷 Large w**e β€” Β£5
🎟️ Tickets from just £7.50

πŸ“… Friday 23rd October
πŸ“ Pangbourne College

Come and experience an incredible evening of local talent while helping us raise money to support young people leaving care.

πŸ‘‰ Get your tickets:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/has-bridge-got-talent

Who are you bringing with you? πŸ‘‡

🎸 MEET THE PERFORMERS: SLEEPTALK! 🎸We're excited to welcome Sleeptalk  to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? on Friday ...
03/10/2026

🎸 MEET THE PERFORMERS: SLEEPTALK! 🎸

We're excited to welcome Sleeptalk to the stage at Has Bridge Got Talent? on Friday 23 October!

Eclectic. Chaotic. Melodic.

Guildford-based Sleeptalk draw influences from Kate Bush and the Pixies to the pop-indie energy of Supergrass, creating songs that blend weird diary entries, imagined histories and folktales.

Their music weaves wry social commentary, economics and complex relationships into soaring hooks and epic guitar solos.

And they're no strangers to bringing the energy live.

πŸ—£οΈ Guildford Dragon, August 2026:

"Energy infected the venue through five catchy songs ... Crowd work and stage presence blazed alongside riffs and hooks. Awesome!"

πŸ”₯ We can't wait to see what they bring to the Has Bridge Got Talent? stage!

And remember, Sleeptalk will be competing alongside our other fantastic performers for the Β£250 prize, with YOU β€” the audience β€” deciding who wins! πŸ†

🍺 B**r & c***r β€” Β£3.50
🍷 Large w**e β€” Β£5
🎟️ Tickets from just £7.50

πŸ“… Friday 23rd October
πŸ“ Pangbourne College

Come for Sleeptalk. Stay for the rest of the incredible line-up. Help us raise money to support young people leaving care through Bridge For Young People.

πŸ‘‰ Get your tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/has-bridge-got-talent

Who are you bringing with you? πŸ‘‡

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Wessex House, Oxford Road
Newbury
RG141PA

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