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Empowering young people through sports

2nd August 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

So far 2024’s blistering summer of sport has delivered a nail-biting Euros tournament, the intense drama of Wimbledon, and we’ve now launched into more than…

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From Bolton Lads and Girls Club to the Paris Olympics

1st August 2024 by Leon Crosby, Director of Operations, Blackburn Youth Zone

Twelve years ago I saw a young woman outside the door of Bolton Lads and Girls Club. She looked nervous and unsure, wondering whether to…

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UFC and OnSide continue expansion of its youth mentoring programme with launch of third location in Wigan

22nd July 2024 by OnSide

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, today launched its third OnSide Youth Zone partnership in Wigan. The town is home to interim UFC…

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My ask to all parties: listen to young people

2nd July 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

New research by The Duke of Edinburgh shows that 80% of young people under 25 feel politicians listen to their age group the least. This…

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Summer Holiday Clubs

28th June 2024 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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The power of partnership

28th June 2024 by Jamie Masraff, Chief Executive, OnSide

We've recently launched our new three-year strategy with an ambitious goal: by 2035, we aim to have a thriving Network of 35 Youth Zones supporting…

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Construction starts on Preston Youth Zone

26th June 2024 by OnSide

Construction is underway on Preston Youth Zone, which also has a new name following a city-wide vote of over 2,000 young people. The Youth Zone's…

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Radius pledges support for Crewe Youth Zone

13th June 2024 by OnSide

Radius is the latest local business to support the town’s young people by becoming a Founder Patron of Crewe Youth Zone.  As a Founder Patron,…

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Carers Week: “My youth workers were the light at the end of the tunnel”

12th June 2024 by Gemma, Youth Work Apprentice, Preston Youth Zone

To mark Carers Week (10-16 June), we spoke with Gemma, a former Wigan Youth Zone member who's now completing a Youth Work Apprenticeship with Preston…

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Five ways to elevate your volunteering offer

6th June 2024 by Tamara Hitchen, Volunteer Coordinator, Blackburn & Darwen youth Zone

I’m Tamara, and I’ve been a Volunteer Coordinator at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone for two years. During this time, I’ve revamped our volunteer offer…

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OnSide launches new Strategic Plan for 2024-27

23rd May 2024 by OnSide

Today we launch our Strategic Plan for 2024-27 which has been developed with the support of the OnSide team, Board, Youth Zone CEOs, OnSide Network…

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Construction underway at Barnsley Youth Zone

21st May 2024 by OnSide

Construction is now underway on Barnsley Youth Zone with young people, Barnsley Council and other supporters gathering for a special groundbreaking ceremony. Preparatory work began…

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