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About Barnsley Youth Zone

Barnsley Youth Zone will be a safe and aspirational place for young people.

The first Youth Zone in Yorkshire, it will enhance the town by providing a destination for young people of the area. It will be a state-of-the-art space with over 20 activities to try each session, staffed by skilled youth workers who believe in young people and help them realise their aims and achievements.

This exciting new building will be located on brownfield land on Schwäbisch Gmünd Way, close to the train station and bus interchange.

If you would like to know more about supporting Barnsley Youth Zone, please contact:

Catherine Havers,

Head of Philanthropy

We are seeking the support of those who love Barnsley and want to make a positive difference in the area, whose endorsement and generous support will truly help us change the lives of young people.

What will be in Barnsley Youth Zone?

  • a 4-court indoor sports hall
  • Indoor climbing wall
  • Fitness Suite with state-of-the-art gym equipment
  • Boxing and martial arts room
  • Performing arts studio
  • Music suite with instruments and recording equipment
  • Large open plan recreation area
  • Project rooms, including arts, crafts and fashion
  • Film and multi-media facilities
  • Teaching/mentoring kitchen
  • Café serving hot nutritious meals costing no more than £1
  • Multi-use games area/kick pitch with flood lights
  • Breakout room to include activities such as employability workshops, general and gender specific health/youth issue topics/projects and youth participation.

Latest News...

Barnsley Youth Zone appoints first Chair and Trustees

13th August 2024 by OnSide

Barnsley Youth Zone is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Stephens as its first Chair. Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the charity…

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Construction underway at Barnsley Youth Zone

21st May 2024 by OnSide

Construction is now underway on Barnsley Youth Zone with young people, Barnsley Council and other supporters gathering for a special groundbreaking ceremony. Preparatory work began…

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