About Us

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We are Krunch South West, based in the market town of Thornbury, providing supportive and inclusive services for children and young people across South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire.

Our work includes open-access youth clubs, one-to-one mentoring and specialised small group programmes, all designed to promote wellbeing, strengthen life skills and encourage personal development.

We provide opportunities open to all, as well as targeted provision for those who may be facing challenges or feeling disengaged. Whatever brings a young person to us, we aim to provide a safe, supportive environment where they can grow, connect and thrive.

Meet Penny

Centre Director Penny Baker has more than 40 years of youth and community work experience, including youth clubs, informal education and mentoring.

She regularly tutors on Level 1 and Level 3 Youth Work Qualifications.

Support Krunch

Help us Krunch all the good numbers

900
+

We’re proud to have supported over 900 children and young people this year.

4550

We have offered 4550 sessions, ranging from one-to-one mentoring to youth clubs and school holiday activities.

27

Our staff team now numbers 27 – a fantastic group of passionate individuals united by a shared commitment to the wellbeing of young people.

Our team of skilled youth workers is committed to recognising each young person’s individuality and offering the level of support they need.

The Pod

We have a unique venue called The Pod to support our work. The Pod is a converted shipping container set beside Thornbury Skate Park and the local community woodland.

It offers a welcoming and practical space for our youth activities, with a small snack bar, indoor and outdoor seating area and office space. The Pod is also open to the public for hot and cold drinks, snacks and light lunches for a few hours during the week.

Youth Voice

93
%

of our young people say they have a trusted adult at Krunch South West

93
%

say they feel comfortable to be themselves with us

98
%

agree they have a say in what happens in our youth provision

Our Services

Our services are designed to support, engage and empower young people, helping them build confidence, develop skills and form positive connections through activities, support and opportunities tailored to their needs and interests.

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Our Policies

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment. Our policies help ensure everyone involved in our work is protected, respected and supported. If you would like to view our policies, please get in touch.

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KSW Headline Impact

August 24 - July 25

537
+

Individual young people reached

4900

Attendances

550

Sessions delivered

"Everything my son does with Krunch has given him a space where he can truly be himself."'

Testimonials

T has really enjoyed attending youth club. He looked forward to it every week and couldn’t wait to tell me what he did. His confidence has improved immensely. Thank you.

Parent
Youth Clubs

I enjoy going to youth club as the youth workers are always up for a chat and I know they’re people I can trust.

Young Person
Youth Clubs

My favourite thing to do at youth club is have time to hang out with my friends, play football and have loads of fun.

Young Person
Youth Clubs

Mentoring has helped me to keep calm and gain more courage to not be so shy. It’s helped me build up confidence.

Mentee
Mentoring

Thank you so much for all the work you are both doing, the children have shown such an improvement in the last few weeks since having mentoring.

Teacher
Mentoring

Thank you for the work you are doing in our school, it is invaluable, and the young people are really benefitting from all the work you are doing with them.

Teacher
Mentoring

Thank you so much for putting on these activities through the school holidays. My kids love attending and always say how much they have done in just a few hours. It’s great for them to be outside playing with other children and building on their social skills instead of being in front of a screen. The food also looked delicious, and although my kids never usually eat that much salad, they dove straight into the salad bar you provided. Thank you for such a great provision that I can afford!

Parent
School Holiday Activities

I have learnt what respect really is and how to keep my own personal boundaries.

Participant
Real Respect

Thank you ever so much for the course. I really have learnt a lot, and because I’ve done the course I put it on Facebook and I’ve had three new families ask me to babysit which is now a regular thing! Thank you again for the experience!

Participant
Babysitting Skills Course

This course was a great experience and has definitely made me more confident. I have gained some vital life skills.

Participant
Babysitting Skills Course

Just a quick email to say thank you so much for running this great course. Lauren really enjoyed the day and found it very interesting. Lauren has been working as a babysitter for a while, but I think this course is helping her have confidence in herself and what she has been doing.

Parent
Babysitting Skills Course

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for putting on such a brilliant two day babysitting course! Sarah learnt so much and it has hopefully given her a lot of confidence to look after other people’s children. She also said that the staff were all so lovely and very helpful.

Parent
Babysitting Skills Course