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Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) extends a warm welcome to Professor Julie Mennell DL as new Trustee and Chair Designate as part of Board succession planning at the Charity. The role of Chair at CYZ has been held by Chris Holmes DL since 2013, during which time the Charity has reached in excess of 11,500 young... Read more »

Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) are delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Taylor-Beswick as their new Chief Executive. Caroline, who holds professional qualifications in youth work and social work, joins the charity from UNICEF UK, where she held the role of Programme Manager, with responsibility for supporting cities and communities across the north of England... Read more »

Applications for this position are now closed We are looking for passionate, inspiring, and highly motivated new Team Members who are available during the evenings, weekends and school holidays to join our awesome Youth Work team to support the delivery of our Club sessions, including holiday clubs. If you are passionate about working with young... Read more »

Covid-19 Statement 23 March 2020 Due to the Covid-19 outbreak our building will be closed from 3pm Monday 23rd March 2020. Despite this we remain totally committed to Carlisle’s young people. They can message us on any of our social media platforms or our email address (see website) and we will be in touch as... Read more »

It was the community sporting event many feared would never happen…. But against the odds the Carlisle Half Marathon, 10km, and Fun Run went ahead as planned on Sunday 15 March 2020, giving hundreds of enthusiastic competitors what may be their last chance for months to enjoy a community running event that took them through the... Read more »

Thank you so much to Saint & Co for this fab fundraiser on 6 March 2020,  celebrating International Women’s day  So pleased to use #IWD to raise £350 for Carlisle Youth Zone – a safe place for opportunity and challenge for all young people. Today, 6 March 2020,  we celebrate women and girls, but we encourage all young... Read more »

There was a fantastic Race Night on 28 February 2020 at Carlisle Golf Club raising awareness and money for our captains charities. Lady captain Janet Davies and Stewart O ‘Neil seen here with Ian Milburn who compared the night, and as usual did a fantastic job.  A massive thank you to everyone that came along,&... Read more »

On Wednesday 26th February 2020, CYZ welcomed 66 very special people & businesses along to an exclusive event marked to celebrate a major milestone for Carlisle Youth Zone. Businesses from across the City stood shoulder to shoulder in support of CYZ. These people not only help to keep the doors open, but they ensure some... Read more »

New Project Night – Launching Wednesday 19th February All members wishing to attend need to sign up to a project in advance, which will run for 6 weeks. The aim is to enable progression in the activities. Junior Club will still be running as open sessions on Monday, Thursday and Saturdays Junior Club open sessions... Read more »

Forget the New Year’s honours list, a city youth zone has set up its own honours to celebrate the tireless work of their patrons and supporters. The inaugural Carlisle Youth Zone honours list has recognised four patrons who have each brought something different to the work of the youth zone and the lives of the young people... Read more »