What We Do
We currently deliver a range of regular high-quality provisions across East-Central Bristol, in order to positively change the lives of young people of the city’s black and socio-economically disenfranchised communities.
Who We Are
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 St. Pauls, but it quickly became an enterprise with a much deeper mission. Today, ACE is an award organisation and an integral part of Bristol’s youth sector.
As well as upholding best practices in youth work and safeguarding, we also further invest in our staff team to ensure we have personnel who are trained, skilled, experienced and confident in key specialist areas of our work, including:
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Engagement in music-making and digital media
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Positive wellbeing and confidence building
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Supporting young people at risk of youth violence and crime
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Helping young people exit from involvement in youth violence and crime
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Careers support
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Coaching
Our Achievements
Rise Awards 2019
Outstanding Contribution to the Community
Outstanding Contribution to the Community
Charity Excellence Framework Quality Mark
2022
2022
High Sherif of Bristol Award
Great and Valuble Services to the Community
Great and Valuble Services to the Community
Our Team
Darren Alexander
Managing Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Managing Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Leigh McKenna
Development Manager, Creative Guidance Mentor
Development Manager, Creative Guidance Mentor
Javeon McCarthy
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Thomas Jevtic
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Kalila Mowatt
Youth Board Member
Youth Board Member
Cherelle Grant
Director, Marketing Assistant
Director, Marketing Assistant
Nike Wiken
Service Co-Ordinator, Creative Guidance Mentor
Service Co-Ordinator, Creative Guidance Mentor
Natalie Brown
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Keyane Allman
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Dre Coles
Youth Board Member
Youth Board Member
Andre Currie
Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Steve Locke
Admin Assistant
Admin Assistant
Charlie Williams
Engagement Assistant
Engagement Assistant
Alex Pinnock
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Kevin Philemon
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Jazpa Taylor
Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Director, Creative Guidance Mentor
Chris Fields
Engagement Assistant
Engagement Assistant
Rishawun Higgins
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Raphael Van Arkadie
Creative Guidance Mentor
Creative Guidance Mentor
Charlene Richardson
Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member
Our Partners
Bristol City Council
Arts Award
NYCE
The National Lottery
Community Fund
Community Fund
Thresholds
We Move Fund
Youth Music
Paul Hamlin Foundation
Full Circle
Big Team CIC
Children In Need
Youth & Community First