Sixteen individuals and two organisations were presented with The Lord Mayor's Medal on Tuesday 17 May for their contributions to Bristol's communities. Now in its 39th year, the Lord Mayor’s Medal awards celebrate the achievements and charitable efforts of Bristolian citizens who have gone above and beyond for their communities over the past year.
Bristol Horn Youth Concern who has been providing sports and educational programmes for young people living in the inner city of Bristol since 2012 were delighted to have been given formal recognition for the work they have been doing.
The charity director, Khalil Abdi co-founded the charity in 2012 after noticing a lot of young people were hanging around on the streets, with little to do. At first they just offered free football sessions, paid for by fundraising within the community.
