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Hundreds enjoy the annual President’s Cup

16th May 2023 by OnSide

Over 400 young people descended on Warrington Youth Zone on Saturday 13th May for the annual OnSide President’s Cup for a day of fun, colour,…

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Manchester Youth Zone’s Girls Group take on topical issues

11th May 2021 by OnSide

Manchester Youth Zone’s Girls Group gives girls a space to talk and take action on topical issues. The group has recently been discussing female safety.…

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The Factory Get a Job graduates thriving at local restaurant

25th April 2016 by OnSide

Young people from The Factory Youth Zone's 'Get a Job' course have secured paid work at Manchester's new authentic Vietnamese restaurant named 'Pho'. We caught…

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VIDEO: The Manchester Youth Zone’s inclusion offer shining bright

6th April 2016 by OnSide Youth Zones

We caught up with Manchester Youth Zone's Amanda Cross on why inclusion is so important within our Youth Zones as our A Level Playing Field…

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ASB levels reduce thanks to Youth Zones

24th October 2014 by OnSide

Since the inceptions of both Wigan Youth Zone and The Factory Youth Zone in Manchester, police have seen considerable reductions in anti-social behaviour levels over…

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The Factory Goes To Paris

26th April 2014 by OnSide

Members of The Factory Youth Zone's 'Get a Job' course put their enterprise skills to the test recently, by raising enough money to buy themselves…

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Royal Visit to The Factory

20th November 2013 by OnSide

The Staff and young members from The Factory Youth Zone were overjoyed to receive a Royal Visit which took place last week on Thursday Morning.…

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First inter-youth-zone tournament

14th March 2013 by OnSide

More than 300 youth zone members, staff and volunteers gathered at Mahdlo on Saturday, 9th March for a very special day:  the inaugural Presidents Cup…

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The Factory’s opening showcases ‘best of Manchester’ talent

30th November 2012 by OnSide

On 29th November, 150 guests came down to The Factory Youth Zone in Harpurhey, North Manchester, to mark the official opening of the state-of-the-art building…

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More than 300 riders help raise over £5k for Onside and The Factory

4th August 2012 by OnSide

OnSide is delighted to announce that on Sunday 2nd September more than 300 riders got on their bikes and raised over £5,000 to help us…

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The Factory YZ scores with Man City

19th June 2012 by OnSide

Manchester Youth Zone has been chosen as Manchester City Football Club’s nominated charity for the 2012/2013 season. Manchester City and Sport Relief teamed up to…

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Vote The Factory

21st March 2012 by OnSide

We are delighted to announce that The Factory Youth Zone has been shortlisted for the North West Pride Award in the 2012 North West Business…

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