Onside Youth Charity

General information

http://www.onsideyouthzones.org/ OnSide Youth Zones is a national charity with a mission; to build and sustain a network of affordable, high quality Youth Zones across the country, transforming the lives of young people, by giving them somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

OnSide aims to inspire young people to lead healthier and more positive lives, raising their aspirations so they grow up to become happy, caring and responsible citizens. For just 50p per session young people between the age of 8 and 19 (25 for those with a disability) can access over 20 activities each evening at a Youth Zone, occupying their bodies and minds in a fun way, while learning new skills and socialising in a safe, positive way.

Each Youth Zone operates according to OnSide’s model of best practice, but is run as an independent charity by local, private sector-led boards with the support of Local Authorities, a strong management team and army of local volunteers. Open 7 evenings per week and all day every school holiday; Youth Zones are open when schools are closed.

Established in 2008, the OnSide Youth Zone charity has made significant progress. To date five new Youth Zones have been built in Manchester (The Factory), Oldham (Mahdlo), Wigan, Carlisle and Blackburn based on the original Bolton Lads and Girls Club model, which is also part the OnSide network. The OnSide Youth Zone Network currently has over 15,000 members, over 700 volunteers and three other Youth Zones in the pipeline for Preston, Wolverhampton and Wirral.

OnSide’s vision is to open 20 fully-operational Youth Zones by 2020.

Find out more on our website: http://www.onsideyouthzones.org/