Lifeskills

Discover Lifeskills. A safety education centre like no other.

We’ve built an entire indoor village - complete with homes, a shop, a railway, beach & more - where children experience safety education in a realistic & engaging way.

29/09/2026

🛒 Who doesn’t love a trip to the Co-op? Our Broomhill Junior School visitors certainly did!

Yesterday afternoon, we welcomed Broomhill Junior School to Lifeskills for an afternoon of practical learning and important safety lessons.

Children always love exploring our realistic shop and we give them the role of being mystery shoppers. They look carefully at what was happening around them and think about the impact of shoplifting on shops, staff and the wider community.

And here’s a fact that got us thinking:

❓ Did you know the Co-op reported £80 million in shoplifting losses in its food retail business in 2024?

Using the shop makes it much easier for children to understand a subject like this. They can see the situation for themselves, ask questions and think about the wider consequences.

And that was just one part of their afternoon. The children also explored; road safety, fire safety, first aid, railway safety, knife crime, drug exploitation and much more.

It was lovely to see them getting involved, asking questions and learning about situations that could be relevant to their everyday lives.

A huge thank you to the John James Bristol Foundation for funding the visit and helping make this experience possible. Your support allows us to give children these valuable opportunities to learn in a practical, memorable way.

And thank you to our wonderful Lifeskills volunteers for sharing their knowledge and making the afternoon such a positive experience.

📸 Here are some of our mystery shoppers in action!

21/09/2026

🎨🚦 Calling all primary schools and preschools! 🚦🎨

We're pleased to share Yunex Traffic's Road Safety Sticker Design Competition, being run in support of 2026.

Children are invited to design a road safety sticker. The winning design will be transformed into a real sticker and displayed on Yunex Traffic vehicles across the UK! 🚐✨

There are lots of prizes available for both children and schools, and we’d love to see schools across our region do well!

👧 Open to primary and preschool children
📅 Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026
📄 A4 or A3, portrait or landscape
⬇️ Download and print the entry template here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ni08-77E1zp4B4LTB5HGvYgapcvPoXud/view?usp=sharing
📌 Information below.

Good luck! ⭐

09/09/2026

🏆 Volunteers deserve moments like this.

As part of this year's Room to Reward programme, one of our wonderful volunteers, Ann, enjoyed a two-night stay at Balmer Lawn Hotel – and from the sounds of it, it was a weekend to remember.

After returning home, Ann sent us this lovely email...

💬 "My husband and I had a FABULOUS two-night stay at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. The hotel was luxurious, and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They treated us like royalty and made our stay incredibly memorable. Thank you!"

Reading Ann's message made us smile. Knowing she felt so welcomed and appreciated is exactly what volunteer recognition should be about.

A huge thank you to Room to Reward for helping us recognise some of our incredible volunteers in such a special way, and to everyone at Balmer Lawn Hotel for going above and beyond to make Ann's stay so memorable.

Our volunteers give so much of themselves to Lifeskills. We know we can never fully repay that, but we do want them to know just how much they're appreciated. Whether it's through opportunities like Room to Reward, our volunteer celebrations, or simply taking the time to say thank you, we hope every volunteer knows just how important they are to us.

If you've ever thought about volunteering, we'd love to welcome you. You'll be joining an amazing team of people who make a real difference to our community every single day. 💙

04/09/2026

💙 What an incredible way to kick off our new academic year! 💙

We were delighted to welcome our very first school visit of the year yesterday, and what a fantastic group they were! Their Year 6 pupils threw themselves into every activity, showing enthusiasm, curiosity and maturity as they explored our realistic safety village and learnt vital life-saving and safety skills.

Our volunteers couldn't stop talking about them afterwards. They were bright, engaged, full of thoughtful questions and fantastic answers, making every session a pleasure to deliver. They were an absolute credit to their school, and we couldn't have asked for a better start to the year.

Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback—it means so much to our team. 💙 We hope your pupils left feeling more confident, more aware and better prepared to stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back to LifeSkills Bristol in the future! 🌟

#𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬

02/09/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to Wendy on an incredible milestone! 🎉

Wendy has recently completed her 500th guiding session at Lifeskills - that’s an amazing 1,000 hours spent welcoming, supporting and inspiring children who visit our centre. 💛

And Wendy gives so much more to Lifeskills too. As a fabulous Trainer Guide, Volunteer Rep and member of our Board of Directors, she is a truly valued part of our Lifeskills family.

We were delighted to celebrate Wendy’s achievement at our Summer Party, presenting her with her very own 500 Sessions badge and a well-deserved treat - afternoon tea for two at The Pony and Trap in Chew Magna! 🥂🍰

Wendy, thank you for everything you give to Lifeskills. We’re incredibly lucky to have you! 💛

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we love celebrating the amazing people who give their time, energy and expertise to make such a difference.

Could you be part of our volunteer team? 🌟

01/09/2026

🚨 2,000 local children are waiting to visit Lifeskills.

Could you help us make it happen?

We're looking for more volunteers to join our amazing team so we can welcome more schools and give more children the vital safety and life skills they deserve.

❤️ No experience needed. Full training provided. Flexible volunteering.

Not sure if volunteering is for you?

Come along to one of our FREE 1-hour Volunteer Taster Sessions this autumn. Meet the team, see what we do and decide if it's right for you - there's no pressure and no obligation.

🎯 Book your free place:
https://lifeskills.appointedd.com/booking-widget/695e72edeaba6667471621d8

Please like, comment and share to help us reach our next amazing volunteers. Every new volunteer helps another child experience Lifeskills. 💙

22/07/2026

🎉 That's a wrap on the 25/26 academic year!

Celebrating with our fantastic volunteers at our summer party. ☀️

Thank you for your hard work, energy, and dedication throughout the year!💙

19/06/2026

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Network Rail to Lifeskills as part of Rail Safety Week.

The Network Rail team did a fantastic job engaging our visitors with important rail safety messages, making learning fun, memorable and interactive. They even brought along some fantastic goodies for the children, which were a huge hit!

We were also pleased to host Stanbridge Primary School yesterday morning. The students were enthusiastic, inquisitive and a real credit to their school. To top off a brilliant visit, they created a lovely thank-you video for the Network Rail team, which we're delighted to share.

As a small charity, the support of our partners is incredibly important. Network Rail consistently goes above and beyond for Lifeskills – helping us deliver vital safety messaging, supporting school visits, and always being ready to lend a hand when we need it.

A huge thank you to everyone at Network Rail for your continued support and commitment to keeping young people safe.

12/06/2026

🎉 WOW – what a day! 🎉

We're incredibly proud to share this fantastic video from our Open Day, kindly produced by Electrical Safety First, whose support and sponsorship helped make the event such a success.

A huge THANK YOU to:
⚡ Electrical Safety First for being such a valued partner
🙌 Our amazing visitors for bringing so much enthusiasm and energy to the day
⭐ And, of course, our incredible volunteers, whose passion, commitment and hard work made the event truly special

This video perfectly captures the excitement, learning and community spirit that filled the centre. We've received phenomenal feedback from visitors, and it's wonderful to see so many people engaging with vital safety messages while having such a great experience.

Take a look and see why we're so proud of what we achieved together! 👏

10/06/2026

Our volunteer celebrations continue! 🎉

Today we're recognising the brilliant Kev, whose humour, enthusiasm and commitment have made a lasting impact at Lifeskills. 💙

For more than 5 years, Kev has been helping children learn vital safety skills in a way that is both engaging and memorable. Thanks to his fun approach and friendly personality, over 580 children have enjoyed their Lifeskills experience while gaining the knowledge and confidence to keep themselves safe.

Kev is also one of our Volunteer Representatives, providing valuable support to both the volunteer team and the wider charity. Whether it's a school visit, a special event or a community engagement opportunity, Kev is always ready to get involved.

From supporting our Knife Crime Launch Event to helping make our recent Open Day such a success, Kev consistently goes above and beyond for Lifeskills. His commitment, positivity and willingness to lend a hand wherever needed make him a valued member of the Lifeskills family.

As part of our volunteer celebrations, we're delighted to recognise Kev's contribution and would like to thank Room to Reward for helping us celebrate the incredible people who give their time to make a difference in our communities.

Please join us in celebrating Kev and all our amazing volunteers by leaving a message of thanks in the comments below. 👏💙

Thank you, Kev, for everything you do. Your energy, humour and dedication help make Lifeskills what it is today. ⭐

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The Create Centre, Smeaton Road
Bristol
BS16XN

Website

http://www.lifeskills-bristol.org.uk/

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