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DP World marks Giving Tuesday with £1.3million Thurrock Youth Zone contribution

28th November 2023 by OnSide

Logistics firm DP World is marking Giving Tuesday by committing its support for Thurrock’s new OnSide Youth Zone. The leading provider of global end-to-end supply…

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Hooray for Clay – £160,000 raised by FiredUp4 enables three new ceramic studios

14th November 2023 by OnSide

Leading artists and celebrities from the ceramics world have helped to raise £160,000 for the latest FiredUp4 campaign. This will enable three new ceramics studios…

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Youth work blog: The power of youth work

6th November 2023 by David Bigglestone, Head of Youth Work, Future Youth Zone

Whenever I’m asked why I work in the youth sector my answer is simple - it’s because I am a product of some excellent youth…

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Planning permission granted for Thurrock Youth Zone

27th October 2023 by OnSide

We're delighted to share that we have received planning approval for a new Youth Zone in Thurrock. The state-of-the-art youth centre will provide young people…

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CEO blog: Empowering Generation Isolation through extracurricular activities

19th October 2023 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, Onside

Today, we publish Generation Isolation, our second major study into the lives of children and young people in England. You can read the full report…

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Generation Isolation 2023: Cost of living crisis is keeping young people “locked down”, anxious and worried about their future

19th October 2023 by OnSide

1.3 million young people have stopped activities outside school like socialising with friends, sports and hobbies because of the cost-of-living crisis Almost 7 in 10…

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Youth Work blog: A Week in the Life of a Youth Worker

2nd October 2023 by Connor Lynch, Head of Youth Work, Unitas Youth Zone

Connor Lynch is Head of Youth Work at Unitas, Barnet Youth Zone. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, Connor leads a team of up…

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CEO blog: Navigating the Path to Inclusivity

28th September 2023 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, Onside

In the pursuit of creating an inclusive workplace which actively values difference, many organisations, including ours, have taken significant, positive strides forward. However, I imagine…

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Why we need affordable summer experiences for young people

19th July 2023 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, Onside

I fondly remember the last day of term and the excitement kicking in for the adventures to come over the summer holiday. As the six-week…

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Summer childcare shortages unveiled

18th July 2023 by OnSide

Working parents are struggling to pay for summer childcare and risk having to give up their jobs to look after their children during the holidays…

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Summer Holiday Clubs

6th July 2023 by OnSide

The summer holiday is around the corner, and with six weeks of fun ahead for children and young people, we know that means families need…

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CEO blog: Nurturing Identity and Inclusivity – The Vital Role of Youth Centres in Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

20th June 2023 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, Onside

Pride Season is a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Despite the…

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