Workplace giving just got easier! When supporting OTR Bristol please register for the workplace giving site Benevity. Benevity is a donation-processing platform that your company can use to power workplace giving, matching & volunteering programs. Simply search OTR Bristol through our charity number 1085351 and let the Benevity do the rest. You can use Benevity […]
By choosing OTR Bristol as your Charity of the Year we will ensure that your business is not only making a vital impact on young people but we’re also helping to align your social priorities and business needs. We can design an awesome package to inspire your staff and help your company to make a […]
If you would like to fundraise for OTR but you do not run a charity of the year scheme, you can still partner with us and donate to support our vital services. Our donors and partners have run marathons, cycled to Paris, run club nights and much more to raise money to support young people’s […]
‘It was brilliant to hold our first charity netball event after two years of Covid-related disruption. The turnout was testament to the camaraderie of the local business community and its commitment to support local causes. The amount we’ve managed to raise for such a great charity is going to help Off the Record which really […]
One of our fab Trustees Mark Allen caught up with fundraising manager Leilah about why he is taking on the Bristol Half this September Why are you fundraising for OTR? I have been a trustee for OTR for 4 years and I was a volunteer before that, so I have always been a great advocate […]
This year we showcase the stories from Bristol and our very first year in North Somerset. The sites present the stories, stats and headlines from OTR over 2021-2022. We hope you enjoy reading: Bristol North Somerset “Now I feel I have the mechanisms and understanding to help myself better myself and keep me and my […]
Our experience of the iThrive MHST event – by OTR Peer Reps Emily, Frankie and Meg We put on this conference to celebrate the progress of the MHST in schools over the last year. We hoped that the day would give people a chance to connect with others in their field, and develop skills for […]
On Tuesday 29th March, a celebratory event called “iThrive Live” was co-hosted by OTR (Off the Record Bristol) and AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) at BAWA Bristol, to discuss and explore the organisations’ collective commitment to supporting the mental health of children and young people in the region. With the tagline […]
Hi! OTR is really interested to hear what you think about us, no matter how involved (or not) you’ve been with our services! So, here are some questions we’re calling ‘Change The Record‘, designed to get your feedback, good and bad, to shape OTR into a better service for young people. You can help us make […]
Hi everyone! As you may have read, the government has released new rules around COVID-19 which take effect from today (Thursday 24th February) – lifting all the restrictions we’ve lived under for the past two years. We wanted to let you know what this means when you come to OTR: Although there is no longer […]
OTR working in partnership with nature Olivia, a therapist in OTR’s Nature Works team, has written this blog reflecting on the benefits of working outdoors with young people. We hope you find it insightful! For two and a half years OTR’s Nature Works has offered 1:1 therapy all year round in parklands, allotments and wild […]
OTR takes a bit of downtime over the Holiday period, so we wanted to give you the details: We close on the evening of Wednesday 22nd December and re-open on Tuesday 4th January 2022. That means all projects, groups and services connected to OTR (including Freedom, Project Zazi, Resilience Lab, Nature Works etc) take a […]