OnSide announces new partnership with Skiddle to support young people nationwide

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Skiddle, giving thousands of music and event-goers the opportunity to support young people across the UK.

Through this partnership, Skiddle customers can choose to add a voluntary donation at checkout when purchasing tickets, with funds going to OnSide. These donations will help us continue to create and support our growing Network of Youth Zones – state-of-the-art youth centres in some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities.

By choosing to donate when buying a ticket, Skiddle customers can make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives – helping to keep these vital spaces open across the Network. This means more young people can access a hot meal, speak to a trusted adult, and discover new passions that can shape their future.

For young people, having the right guidance at the right time can make all the difference. That’s why Skiddle has pledged to throw its full support behind OnSide’s life-changing work, committing to raise at least £500,000 over the next four years.

Our CEO, Jamie Masraff said:

“We’re incredibly grateful to Skiddle for their support and proud to be partnering with them to support young people across the country. Every donation made by a Skiddle customer is helping more young people access opportunities, build confidence and benefit from the support of trusted adults through our Network of Youth Zones. Partnerships like this play a vital role in helping us continue to provide life-changing opportunities for young people, and we’re delighted to be working with a business that shares our commitment to creating brighter futures.”

Director and Co-Founder at Skiddle, Rich Dyer said:

“We’re excited to be working with the OnSide team and look forward to the challenge of achieving our lofty goal of raising half a million for the charity over the next few years. This initiative reflects our belief in using our platform and community to create meaningful social impact, while helping young people across the UK access the opportunities and guidance they need to thrive.”

To further bring the partnership to life, Skiddle colleagues will be supporting OnSide’s work in a variety of ways over the coming year. This will include volunteering opportunities, sharing their expertise with young people, and delivering DJ workshops at Youth Zones across the Network. By giving young people access to industry knowledge, creative experiences and positive role models, the partnership will help inspire new interests, build confidence and open doors to future opportunities.