Babbasa is a Bristol-based social enterprise, established in 2013, supporting talented young people from low-income and ethnically diverse communities to progress into employment, education and enterprise.

We also work with businesses to widen access to diverse talent and strengthen inclusive workplace practice.

The word Babbasa means ordinary citizens coming together to form a support bridge - a reflection of our role in connecting young people to real opportunities.

We believe talent is evenly distributed, but access to opportunity is not. Our work brings together young people, employers and community partners to address structural barriers and contribute to a fairer, more inclusive city.

Since 2013, we have supported over 4,300 young people to build confidence, develop skills and progress towards their ambitions.

By 2030, we aim to support 2,030 young people from low-income households — primarily from ethnically diverse backgrounds in Bristol — to progress towards median-salary careers, in line with the OurCity2030 vision.