Turtle CYP was started in 1998 by a group of local organisations who identified a need in the community. It was set up as a community organisation and over the years, has been know as ‘Four Towns Play Association’, and most recently, ‘South Gloucestershire Playscheme’.
In 2021, we became a registered charity and in 2024 changed our name to Turtle CYP (C = children, Y = young people, P = professionals). The change of name to Turtle CYP was down to us delivering a wider range of services across a wider area.
Turtle CYP represents our service users feeling safe under our shell which leads to being able to grow, play, be inspired, use their imaginations, be creative, have fun and look to the future and ultimately, break out of their shell.
We provide the following services:
Playscheme
Playscheme for children aged 5-11 during Easter, Summer and Christmas school holidays in South Gloucestershire.
Youth Work Courses
Introduction to youth work course, Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles and Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice.
We currently cover Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, BANES, Bristol, North Somerset and Somerset.
Cygnet Autism Support
Cygnet course for parents whose children have a formal diagnosis of autism and live in South Gloucestershire.
Terrapins and Sprouts After school club
After school club for children aged 6-11 at Staple Hill Community Hub.
Family activities
Family activities during all school holidays (including half-term breaks) in South Gloucestershire.
Read our annual report to find out what Turtle CYP has delivered and its impact in 2024-2025.
Thank you for our Penny Johnstone Award
On 26 November 2025 we attended the Quartet Community Foundation annual celebration at We The Curious (what an amazing venue!).
We were honoured to receive the ‘Penny Johnstone Award’ in recognition of our work. We were chosen for our inclusivity and adaptability. You can watch the You Tube video about the celebration.
Our work is driven by the children, families, and youth workers we support and could not happen without the support of funders such as Quartet.
A huge thank you too to all our Trustees, staff and volunteers- we couldn’t do this without you.
Thank you to Garfield Weston Foundation
In March 2025 we are delighted to announce the receipt of a grant from Garfield Weston Foundation.
Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK.
With all the challenges that charities currently face it will really help Turtle CYP over the coming year. In particular, it will support the running of our organisation and the services and training we provide in our communities.
Thank you from all at Turtle CYP and our users.