Latest BYP News
Shallowford Farm Trip
In February, a small group of young people from BYP visited Shallowford Farm on Dartmoor for a residential weekend of adventure and learning. The trip exceeded expectations and the group participated in a range of activities such as a treasure hunt, a 3-hour hike...
Thank you Ashburton!
BYP Secures Crucial Funding from Ashburton Town Council and Community: A Milestone Achievement We are thrilled to announce a significant step forward in the future of the BYP (Ashburton Youth Project) thanks to the generous support from the Ashburton Town...
Come and challenge the BYP staff to a game of pool
Youth Worker and young people at Bank Youth Project Ashburton
Town Council Seeks Public Support for BYP
Ashburton Town Council is proposing a small increase in the precept (the Town Council’s part of the Council tax), to support BYP and Ashburton Pool, pending a public consultation. How much money are we talking about? The Town Council has decided it would like to help...
Star of Teignbridge?
The Bank Youth Project has been shortlisted for two Stars of Teignbridge 2024 Awards! The awards are offered through Teignbridge Community and Voluntary Services in celebration of the Teignbridge voluntary sector. There were 124 nominations for just 14 Awards - with...
Cafe by Day…
The Bank Youth Project warmly welcomes the Ashburton Cafe@BYP in a new collaboration. So now you may see a Cafe by day, while we remain, above all, a space for young people in the evenings. Jason and Lisa Gee, who formerly ran the Bay Horse in Ashburton, are leasing...
Local heroes needed!
New year, new logo... and the Bank Youth Project is still going, after 25 years! It's quite an achievement, especially given the lack of funding for youth services. Rural areas in particular miss out. We think all young people need and benefit from access to social...
Logo Design Competition Winner
Congratulations to Amber Sutton, winner of the Bank Youth Project's 25th Birthday Logo Design Competition. Amber won the prize of £100 in a competition judged by local artists Cat and Dave Beech, and representatives of BYP's Trustees, staff and members. Amber's...
Photo Competition winners 2023
Congratulations to Ekko and Josh, winners of BYP's Photo Competition 2023. Two prizes were awarded in the competition - one for the 9-11 age group and one for age 12-19. Photos were on the theme of living in Ashburton, with winning images chosen by local professional...
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