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‘Proud to Be’: Celebrating Black History Month

21st October 2021 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

This October we're proud to be celebrating black heritage and history, recognising the contributions and achievements of black people in the UK and beyond this Black History Month. With 17% of our members…

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Reflections of a CEO during Black History Month

5th October 2021 by Amanda Naylor, Chief Executive, Manchester Youth Zone

I took on the responsibility of being CEO of Manchester Youth Zone just four months ago. Since then I’ve been very conscious of my white…

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Developing youth work talent

16th September 2021 by Steve Anderton, Lead Youth Worker at The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone

I’ve been a youth worker for several years and in that time I’ve developed an instinctive understanding for how best to support young people based…

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What’s happening at the Youth Zones – back to full open access

15th September 2021 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

With the Covid recovery underway, young people are settling back into a more normal school life with day to day routines returning. So what will…

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Being active is about opportunity and fun

4th August 2021 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

To mark National Play Day, the annual day for play in the UK, OnSide CEO Kathryn Morley shares her thoughts on getting young people active…

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The Power of Play

23rd July 2021 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

The summer break has arrived and this year more than ever, there’s a real sense of needing to make up for what’s been lost during…

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A look back at Pride Month

2nd July 2021 by OnSide

Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities, to come together and show allyship, to learn about Pride history, to look back at how…

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Volunteers, we thank you

3rd June 2021 by Lisa, Volunteer & Staff Training Manager, Legacy Youth Zone

At the heart of every Youth Zone are the volunteers. Those individuals who give their time and generously share their skills, knowledge and experiences with…

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What’s happening at the Youth Zones – Opening doors to more young people

21st May 2021 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive OnSide

This week we take another step towards getting the Youth Zones back to full open access, as some of the necessary but restrictive Covid practices…

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Youth Voice: Mental Health Awareness Week

16th May 2021 by OnSide

During Mental Health Awareness Week we're encouraged to engage in conversations about our mental health, as by talking about our own experiences, and being open…

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Mental Health Awareness Week

10th May 2021 by Adam Farricker, Chief Executive, HideOut

The past 12-18 months has been a difficult time for everyone, but it’s children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds that have been…

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Kathryn Morley: The Future of Universal Youth Work

6th November 2020 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

As part of National Youth Work Week, our CEO Kathryn Morley was invited to lead a session, 'The Future of Universal Youth Work', at the…

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