In the summer of 2005 PRISM Youth Project (then known as Bradford Police Club for Young People) merged with and took over the management of the Prism City Farm and engaged with a wide variety of partners to support the growth of the farm and help it realise its potential. It was very quickly established that the farm would be a wonderful resource to young people, particularly those not achieving in mainstream education. At the time of the merger the farm employed one member of staff which was clearly insufficient. Following a successful Youth Opportunities and Youth Capital Grant in 2005, the young people with the support of a local building firm (CC Builders) were able to knock down the existing metal and wooden sheds and rebuild them into the modern, fit for purpose buildings we have today. We are extremely proud of the young people’s efforts to make the farm a safe and supportive learning environment. Now due to the ongoing success of projects at the farm we are looking to raise the money to build a second story onto the new building so we meet the growing needs of our users. In order for us to begin this challenge we need to have full architectural drawings and an idea of the cost involved. We are therefore looking for professional help from architects / structural Engineers or local construction firms who will be able to help us continue to grow to meet the needs of disadvantaged young people and the local community

PRISM is an innovative, dynamic and creative organisation which provides alternative education and accredited youth work initiatives to those young people who struggle to achieve in more conventional settings. We offer guidance and support which empowers young people to move into mainstream educational, employment and training opportunities. In addition to helping some of the most disengaged young people to improve the quality of their lives, we are now working to support them in achieving B Tec and NVQ qualifications. PRISM continues to be more than a training provider, more than a guidance agency and more than a drop-in centre for young people with personal, social or emotional problems. It offers a holistic experience which considers every young person as a unique individual with unique needs and unique potential. Over the past three years we have increased the numbers of young people with whom we work and the number of programmes that we are able to offer. However, as the organisation has grown we have ensured that the principles and values we brought from our two original organisations continue to underpin all our working practice.