YWCA Bristol

1BIGD Reference number: 3628

General information

Address:
The Park Local Opportunities Centre
Daventry Road
Knowle
BS4 1QD (Multimap)


Telephone: 0117 966 4856

Fax: 0117 966 4856

Website: http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/bristol.asp

Email: bristol@ywca.org.uk

Type of organisation: Charity/Community

Aims: YWCA is the leading charity working with the most disadvantaged young women in England and Wales.
Young women face unique problems in today's society. They are largely unheard and lack influence. We want a future where they can overcome prejudice and take charge of their own lives.

We run services to support them and campaign with them to combat the discrimination they face.

Young women who attend our centres say how much they value YWCA because it's just for women. They like having time away from boys - it allows them to build their self-esteem and strong friendships. In an atmosphere where they know they wont be judged they can talk openly about the things that matter to them.
At Bristol we work with: young mums and pregnant young women, lesbian, bisexual and questioning young women, women from ethnic minorities, young women on a low income, young women in schools.

Areas of support offered

Relationships and Emotions: Depression; Emotional well-being; Family Relationships; Gay/lesbian or bi-sexual issues; Mental health; Personal relationships

Families: Family support; Lone Parent Families; Parenting

Health Issues: Girls' and Women's Health; Sexual health; Mental and Emotional Health

Geographical Areas Covered

The whole of England: No

The South West Region: No

Locally (Bath and NE Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire): Yes

Bath & North East Somerset: No

Bristol: The whole of the area

South Gloucestershire: No

Disability and Access Issues

Bus stops nearby: No

Car park nearby: No

Parking for disabled drivers: No

Pedestrian route: No

Automatic external doors: No
Will doors easily open from a wheelchair: No

Glass doors clearly marked at the centre for safety: No

Doors 900mm or more wide, with flat thresholds: No

Doors light and non sprung: No

External ramps: No

External steps: No

Lobby/porch area: No

Interior of premises bright and well lit: No

Interior automatic doors: No
Wide doors: No
Wheelchair friendly doors: No

Door frames and handles clearly visible: No

Wide unobstructed corridors (min 1200mm): No

Lift for Wheelchair users: No

Internal ramps: No

Internal steps: No

Visual fire alarm: No

Floor contrast colouring for entrances and exits: No

Able to provide on request individuals who can:
– offer general assistance: No
– assist visually impaired people: No
– sign in BSL and/or MAKATON: No
– do lip speaking: No

Loop system for hearing aid users: No

Public telephone: No

Inductive coupler for hearing aid users: No

Provide pamphlets/leaflets: No

Provision for assistance dogs: No

Toilets that disabled people can access: No


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