In 2013, amidst heavy community investment cuts, three young leaders came together to form Aspiration Creation Elevation. This unique organisation was first set up to continue the delivery of music mentoring to young people in east-central Bristol’s disadvantaged communities, but it quickly became an enterprise with a deeper mission: supporting young people to tackle barriers preventing them from fulfilling their potential in life. Today, ACE is an award organisation and an integral part of Bristol’s youth sector.

Aspiration Creation Elevation empowers disadvantaged young people through arts activities, role-model guidance, and inspirational experiences to tackle barriers preventing them from reaching their potential in life. Through our range of projects and programmes, we positively engage young people across inner-city Bristol, providing fun, supportive, and empowering outlets that help build skills, confidence, and aspirations. We aim to build a change from within.