A national charity inspiring young people to be successful citizens opens a second office in Bradford today, marking its second birthday in the city.

The Brathay Trust has called in the help of Bradford Bulls star Semi Tadulala, civic dignitaries and leaders of the city’s Children and Young People’s Services to officially open its new centre at Cathedral Hall in Stott Hill, giving it more space for it to extend its work.

The opening ceremony was due to be at 3pm today and the building will be open until 6pm, giving visitors a chance to look round and find out more about the charity’s work.

There will also be the opportunity to hear from families and young people about how Brathay’s programmes have helped them make positive choices in their lives.

A gallery displaying young people’s arts and crafts will add colour to the occasion, and Brathay’s Unique Young Leaders will be performing a street dance set.

Also being screened will be a number of films made by young people, and on view will be future plans for the site, which include plans to redevelop the surrounding grounds of the building and establishing a garden.

Exhibition stands will explain more about Brathay’s Professional Development Department and fundraising activities, as well as the way it works to reduce offending and anti-social behaviour.

Anne-Marie Douglas, regional development manager for Brathay Trust, said: “We know that our programmes are changing people’s lives, and while children and young people will always be at the centre of the work we do, we want people to know that we can now deliver programmes that help the whole family.”

To get more information on the charity, go to brathay.org.uk.

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