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Take a Virtual TourA new film bringing to life the powerful impact of Youth Zones aired during this year’s 2026 Sidemen Charity Football Match. The annual event, which…
Read moreI’ve been reflecting on the recent “link-up” trend that has seen young people gathering in large numbers in public spaces, restaurants and shopping centres, during…
Read moreOnSide is proud to announce a new partnership with GSK, uniting our shared ambition to inspire young people and open upopportunities in science, technology, engineering…
Read moreOnSide is proud to be named as a delivery partner for the launch of the new Children’s Booker Prize 2027, a major new award from…
Read moreJake and Alice, members of the Youth Advisory Board, travelled to Dublin to take part in the inaugural Ireland–UK Youth Forum, bringing together young people…
Read moreConstruction has begun on Thurrock’s new OnSide Youth Zone, the state-of-the-art youth centre due to open in Tilbury in 2027. This is an exciting moment for the charity, which is part of national charity OnSide’s network of Youth Zones, and created in partnership with Tilbury…
Read moreNew research has found a clear link between regular Youth Zone attendance and improved school attendance. Our latest report, Back to school: Can youth work…
Read moreHorizon, Grimsby Youth Zone opened its doors on Saturday 14 February, welcoming hundreds of young people and their families from across North East Lincs! Guests…
Read moreYorkshire’s first Youth Zone, and the first of five OnSide Youth Zones scheduled to open in 2026, opened its doors on Saturday, welcoming over 2000…
Read moreAs 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what has truly been a year like no other for OnSide - one defined by major milestones, powerful youth…
Read moreThe Strategy recognises the unprecedented isolation young people are experiencing and their clear desire for more in-person connection: safe places to go, better mental health…
Read moreBAFTA-winning TV chef, musician and former youth worker Big Zuu has called for greater investment in youth workers and youth centres, describing WEST Youth Zone…
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