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Benji’s story: “I felt happier and more optimistic after being at the Youth Zone.”

I’d spend five to 10 hours a day on console games. Since I started playing seven years ago I’d say I’ve logged between 5,000 and…

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Maddie’s story: “The Youth Zone became a place for me that felt safe”

Read how one young person found solace and support at Carlisle Youth Zone, building confidence and communication skills along the way.

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Katie’s story: “The Youth Zone’s introduced me to a lot of new things.”

Meet Katie, a 17-year-old member at Future, Barking & Dagenham's Youth Zone. Here is Katie's story of how she's grown her confidence, made new friends…

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Saif’s story: “I liked the Youth Zone so much I wanted to give back in some way.”

Meet Saif, a 17-year-old member from Wigan Youth Zone. Here's Saif's story of how the Youth Zone has supported him with learning valuable life skills,…

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Biruk’s story: “The staff at Legacy have given me optimism in the darkest period in my life”

Meet Biruk a 23-year-old asylum seeker from Ethiopia. He fled his country as he felt his only safe option was to leave. Here is Biruk’s…

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Blake’s Story: “I’m proud of myself for what I have learnt and achieved”

Meet Blake, a 9-year-old member at The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone. Blake used to live and go to school on the north coast of Wirral…

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AJ’s story: “I have learnt that I can always be myself.”

AJ's story “I’m AJ*, I'm 14 and I'm a member at Carlisle Youth Zone. I'm really passionate about performing and writing music and am often…

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Jasmine’s story: “I’ve learnt that the future isn’t something that should be feared”

Jasmine, 19 is a member at the Hive, Wirral Youth Zone. She was referred to The Hive’s mentoring programme by her family support worker to…

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Freya’s Story: “At the Youth Zone I can be myself”

Freya's story "My name is Freya* I am 11 and I have been attending Carlisle Youth Zone for two years. I love reading, David Walliams…

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Alex’s story: “I noticed the smiles when I came through the door”

Alex joined Mahdlo, Oldham Youth Zone when he was 12 years old. A longstanding and active member of Mahdlo, and an OnSide Network Ambassador – Alex shares his story of eight years at the Youth Zone.

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Ellie’s story: “I know there’s always someone at Inspire to talk to”

Ellie’s story “I'm Ellie*, I'm 16 and I have been coming to Inspire, Chorley Youth Zone since 2019. I first joined for something to do.…

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Fawziya’s story: “I found my passion for film at Unitas”

Meet Fawziya, a 16-year-old member of Unitas, Barnet Youth Zone. Fawziya was encouraged to join the Youth Zone by her mum as a way to meet new people and build her skills. Here she talks about her experience at the Youth Zone, and how through her hard work and some support from the Youth Zone she successfully gained a place at the prestigious Brit School.

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