The 10 young people decided to form the Disc Agency, which opens for business next month, after taking part in a young advisers scheme run by Community at Heart, Bristol's New Deal for Communities project.
The scheme saw those taking part advise local services and companies on the best way to involve and attract young people. After it ended, the young people decided to continue their work through their own social enterprise.
Co-founder Ricardo Sharry said the Disc Agency would use its profits to bankroll a number of youth projects. "Our social aims include a website with information for young people, a youth advice hotline and an endowment fund for young people," he said.
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