Unemployed young people supported through our Talent match programme
Hours of volunteering completed by 19 junior volunteers in 2017
Children attended summer family fun days @ WBYI
Young people supported into employment
Our Services
Schools work
WBYI offers schools provision for young people in a friendly and safe environment which aims to build positive and trusted relationships, build young peoples social skills and increase a sense of wellbeing.
Youth Unemployment
WBYI’s objectives include advancing education, relieving unemployment, providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare.
Volunteering & Youth work
WBYI has a proud track record of volunteer development through community engagement opportunities, work experience and student placements.
Kids club
Our school holiday programmes and sports activities cater for local 7 to 13 year olds and increasingly there is a demand for volunteering and leisure activity.
Case studies
Look at some of our case studies, stories of young men that whose lives have been turned around and have been able to find meaningful employment.
About Us
The West Bowling Youth Initiative (WBYI) is a small charity and local voluntary sector organisation based in a multi-cultural area of Bradford.
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Organic
Activities are community led; devised to respond to the needs of a particular group or event and therefore change over time.
Advantaged Thinking
Focus is on positive opportunities and a ‘can do’ attitude to change
Always There
No appointments, registrations or time limits, WBYI is available when young people need the support
Empowerment
Young people are supported by getting involved and taking responsibility for their decisions
Inclusion
Integration with other faiths, cultures and communities is a priority and is introduced in a staged process through community activities