Our 2026 charity partneR

We are proud to announce Young Bristol as our official charity partner from 2026 to 2028.

The three-year collaboration will build towards a pair of milestone anniversaries. In 2028, the Fiesta will celebrate its 50th year, while Young Bristol reaches 100 years of supporting young people across the city.

United by a shared commitment to opportunity, belonging and community connection, the partnership reflects the Fiesta's role not only as an iconic event, but as a platform for inspiring and engaging future generations.

Across the partnership, Young Bristol will work alongside the Fiesta to open doors for young people to explore opportunities within the ballooning and live events industries.

During the event itself, a brand new Young Bristol Youth Zone will bring youth-led activities, creativity and energy to the site, alongside hands-on experiences, performances and workshops for families.

Together, the Fiesta and Young Bristol aim to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the moment the balloons take flight.

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About Young Bristol

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Young Bristol is a mission-led, values driven charity, with a focus on supporting young people aged 8-25 during their critical out of school hours. We are a long-established youth charity, celebrating our 100^th anniversary in 2028, and have dedicated a century championing young people to discover their potential, develop essential life-skills and build brighter futures.

Today, we’re recognised as Bristol’s leading provider of community-based youth services, through our community youth club network based in some of Bristol’s most challenging communities, and a valued provider of outdoor activities, holiday clubs, mobile youth services, as well as outdoor employment and informal educational opportunities.

During 2024-2025 Young Bristol impacted 1,832 young people across the city, reaching 27,215 contacts with these individuals. We delivered 2,322 sessions that operated in the heart of 20 of Bristol’s most deprived, underserved communities, providing young people with a safe space where they feel seen, heard and valued. Our Youth Clubs are staffed with caring, trusted adults who help to improve wellbeing, increase physical activity and build long-term confidence.

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