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Bristol: Behind The Headlines
Episode 89: The programme helping Bristol's young people achieve their dreams
The Grassroot Activators Programme (GAP) is youth and community worker Ben Carpenter's answer to the issues young people in Bristol face.
With the first year of the "transformational" programme coming to a close, reporter Charlie Watts speaks to Grassroot Communities' CEO & founder Ben and GAP participants Catherine, Brandon & Theo to find out what impact it has had.
The programme is also starting up again in September, with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds urged to take part to reach their full potential.