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"Throughout the programme, my confidence grew and I began to feel positive about life" Caroline, 17

"Anstee showed me how to follow my passion and keep believing in myself." Jacob, 16

"When I left Anstee Bridge, I passed exams and then went on to work. I never would have dreamed I’d be where I am today" Chantelle, 18

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Confidence Through Creativity

Friends of Anstee Bridge (FAB) was set up as a charity fundraising arm of Anstee Bridge in December 2022.

We help support the vital and essential work that Anstee Bridge does for the local community in Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames, in
supporting vulnerable young people aged 11-16 struggling with their social, emotional and mental health.

Through creative workshops and outreach projects, Anstee Bridge builds confidence and resilience in a nurturing, therapeutic, safe and fun environment.

As a charity, FAB is helping to ensure this essential work can continue.

You can donate to support us via our LocalGiving page.

Anstee Bridge has won Outstanding Young Futures category in the 2026 Kingston Borough Business Awards, and Katherine Greening has won the Voice of the Child Award in the Achieving for Children Awards. Read more..

Dream – Believe – Achieve

Objectives of FAB:

Fostering a greater understanding and awareness of the work of Anstee Bridge with stakeholders, others in the Borough and the wider community.

Raising funds to allow Anstee Bridge to provide additional resources needed to enhance the creative solutions and interventions in response to the aim of supporting mental health and educational challenges.

Promoting awareness of social, emotional and mental health challenges of young people in the wider community.

Engaging in any additional activities considered central or peripheral to the raising of funds to support the young people within the Anstee Bridge Community.

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Happy stories

"Anstee Bridge was great – something to look forward to. I never missed a day. There were so many activities, trips and lots of other things to do and I took part in activities that I didn’t think I could do before, like singing in front of a big crowd, taking part in helping at Fulwell school and coming across different people like Jim who helped me sing. We met a cartoonist and a bodybuilder and learned about hairdressing and dancing. I did the London transport project to go along with the exhibition, showing off my art and the creative side of me and all the skills I have, and much more…"
"When I left Anstee Bridge, I passed exams and then went on to work. Looking back at how broken I was before starting, I never would have dreamed I’d be where I am today. Anstee Bridge helped me conquer my demons and gave me the guidance I needed to build my path towards a happy future. For that, I will be forever grateful. Anstee Bridge and the staff involved will always hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you Anstee, you saved my life."