The outcomes for the younger generation in the Filwood area of Knowle West are amongst the poorest in the country.


Since the closing of Eagle House in 2014, the life for children and young people in this part of Bristol has been stark. With a lack of consistent provision and the promise of a better life, many young people are drawn towards the exploitative life of selling drugs and petty crime. All professionals engaged in the area agree that early intervention is needed, but this needs to be met at its roots.


With the re-imagining of Eagle House as a fully purposed children and young people’s centre, we can change the narrative in Knowle West for generations to come. We can work with families from the start of their journey as parents, offering support, advice and a safe place to play for their kids during the day. For school age kids we will build a rich play environment for after school, weekends and holidays. We will grow food and prepare it in our community kitchen. We will see children from toddlers to teenagers, and see that they get the grounding in life many are being deprived of. We can change the prospects for local children in this area and give them a future of hope and opportunity.


We need to address this issue immediately. Please sign this petition and help us to return Eagle House to this community for the benefit of everyone in Knowle West.