We are recruiting a Head of Partnerships and Development!

The Head of Partnerships and Development role is a refocused function within our Senior Leadership team, funded specifically by the OnSide Foundation to strengthen our financial sustainability through growth and diversification. The purpose is clear; to enable us to sustain and enhance our impact with and for children, young people and families across Carlisle. The... Read more »

We are recruiting a Communications Manager!

The Communications Manager role is an entirely new one for us, funded specifically by the OnSide Foundation to transform our approach to communications; raising the charity’s profile, increasing engagement with key audiences, and putting issues affecting young people firmly on the agenda. We are proud of what we deliver at CYZ, and we love sharing... Read more »

Winter Warm Zone

Free Membership, Entry and Meals for all members until March 2023! All members can access our Gym, Youth Clubs and Project Sessions for FREE. Meals will also be available free of charge for all members during Junior, Senior and Inclusion Club sessions. To sign up or renew for free, use the promotional code “FREECYZ” on... Read more »

OnSide Presidents Cup 2022

Today is the day! The OnSide Youth Zones Presidents Cup 2022 – Our team are heading to Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham for this year’s competition. Wish us luck!

Covid19 – Network Update

It is now over 100 days since we entered lockdown. Across the OnSide Network, we are proud to have together supported many thousands of young people digitally in this time – enabling them to stay connected, have fun and receive vital support from trusted youth workers through what has been a difficult and often confusing... Read more »

#YZatHome

Young people need support now more than ever. During the Coronavirus pandemic, youth workers at all Youth Zones across the UK are continuing to support young people every day. While the Youth Zone doors may be closed, a new digital Youth Zone has opened…. a Youth Zone from home. Youth workers across the network are... Read more »

Onside Awards

Two of our lovely members, Connor Tyson and Emily Ford, were nominated for awards in this years ceremony at The Royal Albert Hall, as well as Ben Taylor’s solo ……… With a huge heartfelt thank you to our CYZ chair Chris & Sue Holmes Patrons David & Julia Hogarth Cumbrian Properties Estate and Letting Agents And Ryan... Read more »

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Tour de Youth Zones

And they’re off Carlisle – Croydon 500 mile bike ride 🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️ The group will make a Pitt stop at each Youth Zone across the country, covering a huge 500 miles in only 5 days, before reaching the final destination at Legacy Youth Zone in Croydon on Friday 25th October 2019. If you could spare a few... Read more »

Annual Presidents Cup

What another unforgettable President’s Cup! A huge congratulations to The Way Youth Zone for taking home the trophy for the second time and to Wigan Youth Zone for being such amazing hosts! We had over 400 young people come together from across the network, making new friends, having fun and taking part in a contest filled with... Read more »

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OnSide Youth Zones – What are we about?

CYZ are proud to be part of the OnSide family.  The Following Sky News report gives you an insight to how our fabulous Youth Zones work, from one blueprint. OnSide CEO Kathryn Morley tells Sky News that Youth Zones “give young people hope and belief in their future. They turn what is often a lack... Read more »