Read OnSide’s Generation Isolation report 2024 click here

Take a look inside
Close

Take a Look Inside...

We’d love to show you around a local Youth Zone, allowing you to see for yourself the impact that these centres make. Simply fill in your details below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a visit.

Take a Virtual Tour

I agree to my data being kept in accordance with the Privacy Notice.

Please keep me updated on OnSide news and updates by email, post, SMS, phone or other electronic means. OnSide will always treat your personal details with the utmost care and will never sell them to other companies for marketing purposes.

Close

Supporters celebrate groundbreaking on 224 Youth Zone site

6th December 2024 by OnSide

On 5 December local supporters, partners and young people all came together on the 224 Youth Zone site, to celebrate the landmark moment of work…

Read more

The case for youth work: measuring what matters

4th December 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

We have a tough question to answer in the youth sector. How do you measure the impact of youth work? Those working in the youth…

Read more

“Every young person deserves this” Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza back Youth Zones as key to helping young people navigate challenges

22nd November 2024 by OnSide

Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has recognised OnSide Youth Zones as a key part of the solution to the challenges young people face today.…

Read more

AO pledges its support for Crewe’s Youth Zone

12th November 2024 by OnSide

AO, the UK's most trusted electrical retailer and a major employer in Crewe, is showing its support for the young people of Crewe by becoming…

Read more

London Youth Zones represented OnSide in the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Show

11th November 2024 by OnSide

Over 50 floats and 7,000 participants took to the City of London streets on Saturday 9 November 2024 to welcome new Lord Mayor, Rt Hon…

Read more

The loneliness loop: How smartphones are affecting young lives

7th November 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

The debate on young people and smartphones has consistently made headlines recently, thanks to voices like Jonathan Haidt and movements such as Smartphone Free Childhood.…

Read more

Young people want to get off phones but need real-life alternative to kick the habit

4th November 2024 by OnSide

Today we publish Generation Isolation, the largest study of its type into the way 11–18-year-olds spend their free time. Our report reveals that young people want…

Read more

Construction is beginning on 224 Youth Zone

31st October 2024 by OnSide

Construction of the 224 Youth Zone is beginning this week! Preparatory works, including the building of a new access road, are now complete meaning contractors…

Read more

Flintoff shows need for inspirational youth workers

16th September 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

Freddie Flintoff’s touching BBC One show Field Of Dreams ended this week leaving viewers satisfied that one of England’s greatest cricketers has used his fame to put…

Read more

Crewe’s Young people reveal Youth Zone brand name

12th September 2024 by OnSide

‘The Dome’ has been revealed as the new name for Crewe’s Youth Zone, after the town’s young people voted on their favourite. The brand was…

Read more

Barnsley Youth Zone appoints first Chair and Trustees

13th August 2024 by OnSide

Barnsley Youth Zone is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Stephens as its first Chair. Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the charity…

Read more

Burberry Inspire hosts showcase of creativity with twelve Youth Zones

8th August 2024 by OnSide

Last week, young people from across the OnSide Network had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the first Burberry Inspire Showcase. The event, hosted…

Read more

Sign Up to the onside newsletter

If you'd like to keep updated by email on news and events from the OnSide network fill in your details below and we will add you to our mailing list.