FAQs – The Bronte

This page includes all of the FAQs from across our website.

Getting to the Bronte

: Yes, as we are right in the city centre, we have lots of public transport on our doorstep! Our closest train station is Liverpool Lime Street which is within walking distance and there are several bus stops within close walking distance.
: The Bronte is a ten-minute walk from Lime Street Station.
: Unfortunately at the moment, parking is not provided at The Bronte.

: There is a small cost of 50p sub per session.
: Our regular youth club activities do not require pre-booking, just come along to the session and choose what you would like to participate in. However, you will need to register for our residential trips and holiday playschemes. Staff will provide registration forms when we have these coming up.
: Yes of course! We are an open-access centre, and anyone is free to join.
: Check out our social media pages for up-to-date information about our latest activities.
: Every session will have an advertised end time, please arrive either at that time or five to ten minutes beforehand to pick up your children.
: At the moment, food is not provided during our youth sessions; however, we do have a tuck shop available if you would like to purchase snacks. Free lunch is provided during our holiday playschemes.
: Our juniors’ club is for children ages 5-10 and our seniors’ club is for children ages 11 to 18. SEND members can attend our club up until the age of 25.

: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss your booking needs.
: Yes, you can.
: The capacity of the main hall is 100 people.
: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss dates and availability with you.
: You are welcome to host a wide range of events here in the Bronte from conferences to birthday parties, from workshops to weddings! Please discuss your planned event with us and we’ll do our best to make it happen.

: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss your booking needs.
: Yes, we welcome long-term leases.
: Please let us know and we will discuss how we can accommodate your request.
: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss dates and availability with you.
: Just get in contact with us and we can discuss the capacity of the room you are hiring.

: The pitch costs £60 per hour to hire.
: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss availability.
: Please let us know and we will discuss how we can accommodate your request.
: Just get in contact with us. We are happy to discuss dates and availability with you.

: All paid staff working with young people are to have at minimum, intermediate Safeguarding training provided by the National Youth Agency, which will be reviewed annually. 

Volunteers, trustees, and other staff (e.g. admin staff) are to have basic Safeguarding training provided by the National Youth Agency which is to be reviewed annually. 

The Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy DSL will have more in-depth Safeguarding training that will help them perform their roles and responsibilities.  
: We have an Anti-Bullying Policy which is available to view upon request.
: All visitors will have to sign in at the reception desk.
: Yes, the safeguarding policy is available to view on this website.

Parents are welcome to view our other policies on request. Just speak to a member of the youth staff and they will do their best to accommodate you.
: We have appointed a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to take the lead in ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children and young people safe are in place at Bronte Youth & Community Centre. Our DSL is Laura Cain, and our deputy DSL is Lesley Lee.

: Yes, members of our youth team are trained to work with people with SEND.
: Yes, the building is accessible via a wheelchair, we have a lift on site too.
: We do not currently offer 1-to-1 support for young people with SEND.
: If your child has a specific need that isn’t listed, then please get in contact with us to discuss their needs and how we can help to accommodate them.

: The experience required will be listed on the Job Description for any advertised roles.
: We are always looking for keen volunteers! Adult volunteers are required to be 18 years old and above, but we also offer a volunteer scheme for young people, please get in touch for further information.
: We will advertise job openings right here on our website.
: We welcome trustees across a wide range of backgrounds and skills. Previous trustee experience is not necessary as new trustees will be given support and training.

: We are grateful for all donations as they contribute to a wide range of things to help the Bronte, from general running costs, upkeep of facilities, youth club activities, day trips, residentials, catering costs, equipment, sports supplies, art supplies, youth worker support, community activities, and more!
: If you are interested in fundraising for the Bronte, then get in touch with us. Holly, our development coordinator would love to hear from you!
: Yes, of course, we welcome recurring donations.
: No, there is no minimum donation amount.

: Please get in contact with us. We would love to talk to you about becoming a member.
: The full membership breakdown is coming soon. Please feel free to get in touch for further information.
: Yes, we welcome all donations.
: The full membership breakdown is coming soon. Please feel free to get in touch for further information.