Youth Education Service

What Youth Education Service does

Youth Education Service (YES) is a Bristol-based registered charity and community programme of 1625 Independent People (a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, reg: 23964R). It delivers Functional Skills English and Maths tuition and related support services to young people aged 16-25 and adults in Bristol and surrounding areas, with a particular focus on learners experiencing barriers to mainstream education — including care-experienced young people, those with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, dyslexia, and learners who have disengaged from school. Core products include weekly English and Maths classes in small groups of up to eight learners, Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) commissioned by Bristol City Council for Year 10 and 11 students, short courses (study skills, confidence-building, speaking skills, dyslexia groups), 1:1 introductory sessions for learners with high anxiety, and a Young People's Dyslexia Support Project funded by a £10,000 grant from the JJ Charitable Trust.

The underlying 'technology' is the City and Guilds-accredited Functional Skills curriculum, delivered through in-person, tutor-led instruction rather than a software platform; YES operates no app, no API, and no digital delivery infrastructure beyond a WordPress website and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram). Reported learner outcomes for the last academic year are 96% passing at least one exam, 84% achieving at least one qualification, 65% continuing in education, and 26% progressing into employment.

YES's business model is that of a grant- and commission-funded micro-charity, not a commercial enterprise. Revenue derives from Bristol City Council ALP framework commissions and charitable trust grants (e.g., JJ Charitable Trust), with services offered free of charge to eligible learners. The organisation employs 1-10 staff, runs from a single centre at 3 Hide Market, Waterloo Road, Bristol (BS2 0PL), and is governed within the parent charity's structure. Recognised as an accredited City and Guilds Centre and a registered ALP provider, YES relies on referrals from schools, social services, Reboot West, and partner organisations rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Youth Education Service

Legal name

Youth Education Service

Website

https://youtheducationservice.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Youth Education Service (YES) is a Bristol-based nonprofit charity and programme of 1625 Independent People that delivers small-group Functional Skills English and Maths tuition, Alternative Learning Provision, and short courses to 16-25 year-olds and adults experiencing barriers to mainstream education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education and Functional Skills Training

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (6117), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB), Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary) (EDAKADAG), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Alternative education services
• Functional skills training
• Adult literacy education
• Youth learning support
• Dyslexia support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: YES operates as a registered charity receiving grant funding from charitable trusts (e.g., JJ Charitable Trust £10k grant for dyslexia support project) and commissions from Bristol City Council for Alternative Learning Provision services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Youth Education Service (YES) is a registered charity that delivers Functional Skills English and Maths classes, Alternative Learning Provision, short courses, 1:1 introductory sessions, and dyslexia support to young people aged 16-25 and adults in Bristol. Classes are typically small (up to 8 learners), follow the City and Guilds accredited curriculum, and prepare students for Entry Level, Level 1, and Level 2 qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or above.

Product overview

Youth Education Service (YES) is a registered charity providing educational support services in Bristol for young people and adults aged 16-25. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected learning products: English and Maths Classes (core product) providing Functional Skills qualifications in small group settings; Alternative Provision (ALP) for students with barriers to mainstream education; Short Courses including study skills workshops, confidence courses, speaking skills, and dyslexia support groups; and 1:1 Introductory Sessions for learners with high anxiety. All programs follow the Functional Skills curriculum (accredited by City and Guilds) and focus on building confidence, skills, and qualifications for further education or employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• English and Maths Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students that took exams passed at least one
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bristol City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYES is a registered Alternative Learning Provider on the Bristol City Council ALP Framework. They provide bespoke English and Maths sessions to Year 10 and 11 students and can serve other local areas through this framework.
• Reboot WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReboot West is a referral partner that directs young people to YES. They support young people referred to the service, including providing welcome tours and ongoing support through workers.
• The Prince's TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYES Support and Progression Coach helped a student join a week-long photography course at The Prince's Trust, which ended with an exhibition.
• Redcatch Community GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYES supported a student to join a gardening group at Redcatch Community Garden. The student later helped in the garden café, inspiring her career goal of working in a local café.
• City and GuildscoreTechnology or IntegrationYES is an accredited City and Guilds Centre for offering Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications at Entry level, Level 1, and Level 2.
• 1625 Independent PeoplecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYES is a programme of 1625 Independent People, a registered charity and society (Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, reg: 23964R). 1625 IP provides governance, leadership, and administrative support including hosting the YES enquiries email.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Catch22: National social business delivering education, alternative provision, and NEET re-engagement programmes across the UK, including for learners excluded from or struggling in mainstream school. Comparable mission, beneficiary cohort, and alternative-provision model, but with a much broader geographic and service footprint.
• Centrepoint: National UK charity supporting homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 16–25 with housing, education, training, and progression services. Comparable in the 16–25 disadvantaged-youth segment and the integration of education, wellbeing, and progression support.
• The Prince's Trust: Major UK youth charity that delivers education, training, and progression programmes for disadvantaged 16–25 year-olds, including functional skills, employability, and short courses. Comparable in target demographic and educational outcomes focus, but at vastly greater national scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Progress Schools: Network of alternative-provision schools across England supporting pupils excluded from or at risk of exclusion from mainstream school, with a focus on small-group, personalized learning and re-engagement. Comparable in alternative provision pedagogy, small class sizes, and council-commissioned delivery.
• The Difference: UK charity focused on improving outcomes for children and young people in alternative provision, including through training, advocacy, and direct educational support for excluded learners. Comparable in serving the same NEET/excluded youth population via small, intensive, learner-centred models.
• 1625 Independent People: Parent charity of Youth Education Service (registered society 23964R) and a Bristol-based charity working with young people facing homelessness and disadvantage, including education and progression support. Directly comparable as both an organizational parent and a peer youth-services charity operating in the same region and beneficiary group.
• Three11: Bristol-based alternative education and mental health provider offering bespoke tuition, mentoring, and therapeutic support for young people outside mainstream education. Directly comparable as a local Bristol alternative-provision peer addressing similar SEND, anxiety, and disengagement needs.
• Resettlement Education: UK alternative-provision provider delivering English, Maths, and re-engagement education to young people who are disengaged from mainstream schooling, including via local authority commissioned work. Closely comparable in target learners, Functional Skills curriculum, and local-authority commissioning model.

Emerging players

• School-Home Support: UK charity working with schools and families to improve attendance, engagement, and outcomes for vulnerable pupils, including those at risk of exclusion. Comparable in targeting the same at-risk youth population via school-linked intervention, though its model is family/school liaison rather than direct tuition.

Regional players

• Wellspring Academy Trust: Multi-academy trust operating alternative-provision academies and SEND-focused schools in Yorkshire and the North of England. Comparable in operating alternative-provision schools for excluded and SEND learners, though regionally distinct from YES's Bristol base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YESBristol
• Instagraminstagram.com/yesbristol

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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