Team history

Fairbridge West was set up in 1982 as a response to the St. Pauls riots to offer assistance, support and opportunities to local communities.

Originally located within the St. Pauls estate, the centre has moved over the years to various locations in Bristol and was situated in Upper York Street until 1999.

During this time all of its outdoor equipment was stored away from the centre in a farm, and in 1999 it was decided that as the organisation was growing, it should be moved to all-in-one facilities in Bristol city centre.

In that year it moved to its new home in Stokes Cross and over the past eight years, has been completely renovated to include a wide range of brand new facilities for young people inclusing a kitchen, IT suite, storage area, workshop, art room and music studio.

The centre has opened its doors to a number of high profile visitors during its 25 year history - from Frank Bruno in his boxing days, to HRH Princess Alexandra in 2001, politician Edwina Curry in 2004 to local dignitaries such as the Lord Mayor of Bristol, who dropped in for a spot of lunch in early 2007.