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OnSide's press and media hub

OnSide is the largest provider of centre-based youth work in the UK, overseeing a growing network of state-of-the-art Youth Zones that support 50,000 young people in some of the country’s most economically disadvantaged communities. We believe in the power of high-quality youth work and inspiring,  safe spaces to change young people’s  lives for the better.

We’re passionate about being part of conversations about young people – whether that’s discussions about the challenges they face, the opportunities they need or the solutions that make a difference.

Find out more about OnSide

If you are a journalist looking for expert insight, comment, young people willing to share their stories, or passionate youth workers with a unique perspective on the issues affecting young people, we’re here to help.

Explore this page to learn more about the topics we can discuss and the experts available  or get in touch at press@onsideyouthzones.org .

What we can offer

OnSide and our Network of Youth Zones offer expertise on topics like youth work, mental health, loneliness, employability, education, the challenges young people face, and more.

Email press@onsideyouthzones.org to discuss.

Get in touch

Email press@onsideyouthzones.org to discuss any media enquiries, or call on 07983 361321.

Our spokespeople

Across OnSide and our Youth Zone Network we have experts who can speak on a wide range of topics. from the challenges young people face to the opportunities that help them thrive. Our youth workers support young people in many ways, giving us insight into youth work, mental health, employability, education, loneliness, isolation, and more.

Our CEO, Jamie Masraff, is passionate about youth work as a right for all young people and its power to transform lives and opportunities.

We also have an amazing group of young people, from Youth Zones across the OnSide Network who form our Youth Advisory Board. They are available to share unique perspectives on the issues affecting young people. More about the group here.

We can also provide expert comment, real-life stories, and local perspectives from expert youth workers and Chief Executives from across our network. Get in touch to discuss how we can support your story.

OnSide in the news

Below you will find a selection of some of the recent media coverage featuring spokespeople from OnSide and our Youth Zones. These stories highlight both our impact and how we work with media across print, broadcast and online outlet

As a Network we have an incredible impact on young people

over 50,000

young people attend Youth Zones every year

over 574,000

engagements across the Network

£211m

raised to 'start up' new Youth Zones nationwide

over £13

social return on investment for every £1 invested into Youth Zones

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