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Generation Isolation: Post pandemic young people retreating to their bedrooms 

7th November 2022 by OnSide

Over half of young people spend most of their free time in their bedrooms.  Almost 1 million young people spend most of their free time…

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The Journey of opening a Youth Zone

28th September 2022 by Dave McNicholl, Chief Executive, Warrington Youth Zone

On 2 July 2022, I was delighted to be part of the team officially opening Warrington Youth Zone to much fanfare, becoming the 14th to…

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Cost-of-living crisis: what it means for our young people

26th September 2022 by Robin Moss, Chief Executive, Unitas Youth Zone

It’s been a tough few years. The pandemic swept aside so many assumptions and presumptions about what ‘normal life’ was like. And just as most…

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CEO blog: Narrowing the attainment gap

26th September 2022 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

September’s often thought of as a time filled with opportunity. But for many children and young people from low-income families, the reality is some of…

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Jamie Masraff announced as OnSide’s incoming Chief Executive

23rd September 2022 by OnSide

We are thrilled to announce Jamie Masraff as our incoming Chief Executive. Jamie will take over from Kathryn Morley as part of a planned transition…

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Bid for new Peterborough Youth Zone to be made

20th September 2022 by OnSide

A multi-million pound bid for a new Youth Zone is set to be made to the Government. Peterborough City Council’s Cabinet has agreed to apply…

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Her Majesty The Queen

9th September 2022 by OnSide

Everybody at OnSide and across our Youth Zone Network mourns the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty inspired billions of people around the…

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Back Youth Alliance calls for investment in young people’s mental health and wellbeing

22nd August 2022 by OnSide

The Back Youth Alliance is calling for a once-in-a-generation investment in young people, a £300m Youth Potential Fund that will transform young people’s mental health…

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CEO blog: How the cost-of-living crisis is impacting young people

4th August 2022 by Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide

A poll by the BBC on the cost-of-living crisis showed that over half of parents say they are cutting back on activities for their children.…

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New Youth Zone in Salford given the go-ahead

26th July 2022 by OnSide

A new partnership has been formed between Salford-born businessman Fred Done, Salford City Council and Manchester based charity, HideOut Youth Zone. With OnSide's support, the…

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Warrington Youth Zone is officially open!

2nd July 2022 by OnSide

Warrington Youth Zone is open! The charity held a huge community open day and party on Saturday, welcoming over 1,400 people to mark the momentous…

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Plans progress for Thurrock Youth Zone

22nd June 2022 by OnSide

Plans are progressing with the development of an OnSide Youth Zone in Thurrock. We have formed a new partnership with Tilbury Towns Fund Board to use…

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