"A vision to see every school community in Wiltshire and beyond thrive through innovative chaplaincy".
The Bridge Youth Project enriches school communities in the areas of spirituality (faith), wellbeing (hope) and advocacy (love).
Our spirituality is centred on the way of Jesus which offers us a unique and rich resource for making sense of, and living in the world today. We support students of all faiths and none towards holistic wellbeing.
We believe that great wellbeing looks above and beyond the individual, we therefore support students to be curious, generous, empathetic, compassionate, kind and hopeful. Bridge Chaplains are a distinctive listening presence who draw on their christian faith to enrich the ethos and wellbeing of school communities. They will be seen on their chaplaincy days by students and staff in the corridors or in their chaplaincy space including and welcoming all. In the fast-paced pressured environment of schools, we have found that our chaplain’s our able to journey with the community at a different pace, enabling staff and students to feel seen, understood, accepted and able to reflect on the spiritual nature of their existence.
In addition to being a listening presence, our chaplains draw from a range of tried and tested resources to deliver innovative wellbeing courses, RE lessons, collective worships, whole day events, lunch clubs and the delivery of our flagship community mentoring scheme!
Our spirituality is centred on the way of Jesus which offers us a unique and rich resource for making sense of, and living in the world today. We support students of all faiths and none towards holistic wellbeing.
We believe that great wellbeing looks above and beyond the individual, we therefore support students to be curious, generous, empathetic, compassionate, kind and hopeful. Bridge Chaplains are a distinctive listening presence who draw on their christian faith to enrich the ethos and wellbeing of school communities. They will be seen on their chaplaincy days by students and staff in the corridors or in their chaplaincy space including and welcoming all. In the fast-paced pressured environment of schools, we have found that our chaplain’s our able to journey with the community at a different pace, enabling staff and students to feel seen, understood, accepted and able to reflect on the spiritual nature of their existence.
In addition to being a listening presence, our chaplains draw from a range of tried and tested resources to deliver innovative wellbeing courses, RE lessons, collective worships, whole day events, lunch clubs and the delivery of our flagship community mentoring scheme!
Bridge Chaplaincy is that missing piece in the jigsaw for our school” - Headteacher
Enriching Wiltshire Schools since 1994, in
Spirituality, Wellbeing and Advocacy.
Spirituality (FAITH)
We draw from Christian spirituality & practices to cultivate curiosity and wonder; and to help us understand ourselves and the world we live in.
Wellbeing (HOPE)
Our team are a listening and pastoral presence who walk alongside school communities, kindling hope which leads to lasting transformation.
Advocacy (LOVE)
Chaplaincy teams act as a catalyst for social transformation by strengthening schools partnerships with their wider community.
Spirituality, Wellbeing and Advocacy.
Spirituality (FAITH)
We draw from Christian spirituality & practices to cultivate curiosity and wonder; and to help us understand ourselves and the world we live in.
Wellbeing (HOPE)
Our team are a listening and pastoral presence who walk alongside school communities, kindling hope which leads to lasting transformation.
Advocacy (LOVE)
Chaplaincy teams act as a catalyst for social transformation by strengthening schools partnerships with their wider community.
Our Journey
We were founded by ‘Churches Together in Salisbury’ in 1994 with the purpose of better connecting the churches with young people in the community (being a Bridge). The project has taken various forms over the last 30 years, however, for the majority of the charities life we have been based in local schools. Supporting local schools is in our DNA and we have established a firm and professional reputation over the years.
Our schools work has taken various forms, however in September 2023, we announced our intention to move towards specialising in Chaplaincy in Education. We have found that chaplaincy offers us an impactful and unique way to support schools holistically.
Christian faith is central to what we do as a charity, our project is financially supported by a number of local churches and we are grateful to our trustees and council of reference for their ongoing prayers, guidance and governance. We have no direct affiliation with one specific church and we exist as a stand-alone charity. We consider it our privilege to draw on our Christian faith, hope and love for the benefit of all young people, no matter who they are and no matter what their story might be. Our policy is to offer our services to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion, belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, health or any other status.
We were founded by ‘Churches Together in Salisbury’ in 1994 with the purpose of better connecting the churches with young people in the community (being a Bridge). The project has taken various forms over the last 30 years, however, for the majority of the charities life we have been based in local schools. Supporting local schools is in our DNA and we have established a firm and professional reputation over the years.
Our schools work has taken various forms, however in September 2023, we announced our intention to move towards specialising in Chaplaincy in Education. We have found that chaplaincy offers us an impactful and unique way to support schools holistically.
Christian faith is central to what we do as a charity, our project is financially supported by a number of local churches and we are grateful to our trustees and council of reference for their ongoing prayers, guidance and governance. We have no direct affiliation with one specific church and we exist as a stand-alone charity. We consider it our privilege to draw on our Christian faith, hope and love for the benefit of all young people, no matter who they are and no matter what their story might be. Our policy is to offer our services to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion, belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, health or any other status.
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