Alison Benjamin
Director of Fundraising
Start the conversationEach Youth Zone operates as an independent charity, tailored to its community. They offer exceptional youth work and OnSide supports the 15 open Youth Zones with guidance on governance, fundraising, staff development, and best practices to help them thrive and adapt to evolving needs.
We’re also dedicated to expanding the Network so that even more young people have access to these incredible spaces and, more importantly, life-changing youth work. Our vision is to build a thriving Network of 35 Youth Zones, supporting 150,000 young people by 2035.
We are passionate about playing our part in growing and rebuilding the youth sector alongside other youth organisations through our work with the Back Youth Alliance. Our size and scale position us to provide valuable knowledge and insights into the sector and to serve as a powerful example of the impact of youth work and youth centres.
Youth centres are a lifeline for many young people. They’re spaces where they feel safe, included and able to thrive. By supporting OnSide, you enable young people to discover their passions, achieve their potential and transform their lives.