Who are Community of Purpose, What’s Break Free?

Who are Community of Purpose, What's Break Free?

You may see us mention Community of Purpose often on our Social Media, as well as on our website and emails. We thought we would refresh your minds on who they are, what they do, and why we support them!

Community of Purpose is a not-for-profit social enterprise, they have won awards and have been making huge, positive impacts since 2016 when siblings Amy & Joe founded the business.

"They recognise that not everyone is afforded the best start in life but despite this, they share an unwavering belief that everyone can contribute meaningfully to society and fulfil their potential if they are given the right support and opportunities." ~ Community of Purpose

They have four main projects; Bristol Together Championships, Break Free, Bristol Young Heroes Awards and Bristol Achieve.

The practices they offer have been created to help young people achieve these outcomes:

-Greater purpose, encouragement, motivation, and aspirations

-Improved mental health and wellbeing

-Increased confidence and self-esteem

-Improved physical health

-Create and model positive relationships

-Provide new and positive experiences

-Learn new skills

If you'd like to learn more about Community of Purpose's story, purpose & impact, then click here.

Break Free

Break Free is one of COP's main projects, and it's the one that our team often volunteers for!

"Families experiencing financial pressures are not only at greater risk of food insecurity, family stress, isolation, and poor health during the school holidays, but they also miss out on the so-called social “enrichment activities” such as trips, sporting, cultural and learning activities enjoyed by better-off young people. Rather than looking forward to the school holidays, they have become for many a stressful time, when families who already struggle find it even harder to provide for their young people." ~ Community of Purpose

Break Free aims to tackle this issue by providing exciting activities, friends, food to the children who need it. So far in 2025, they have helped 1624 young people, as well as having 7 years of experience running these sessions!

They offer various activities throughout the holidays, such as farm visits, circus trips, Christmas parties, ice skating, sports & craft days, aqua parks and more! It's a fantastic variety that allows young people to try new things throughout their time off school, as well as make new friends with the other people who take part in the activities. 80% of the attendees said that they have made new friends through Break Free, and 97% said they would go again!

Here are a few YouTube videos that include news reports and footage of Break Free in action:

-Break Free Programme - News Report - YouTube

-Break Free

-Break Free - BBC Points West 2024

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