back carlisle's young people
Whether you’ve been by our side since we opened our doors back in 2011, or are looking for ways to support our charity’s work with young people today and tomorrow – thank you! Every contribution makes a difference. We’ve been alongside a generation already, and through our #TeenCYZ campaign, we promise to be here for the next. Today CYZ supports twice as many young people as we used to, and we’re proud to be open 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year helping young people and our city grow up strong. Join us. There are plenty of ways you can make a difference.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CYZ
supporting us supports our city
Did you know for every £1 invested in Carlisle Youth Zone there is a Social Return on Investment of over £17! Making sure young people have the space, voice and time to discover their passion and their purpose makes their lives better today, and strengthens the heart of Carlisle now and tomorrow.
meet j - a young leader
J had been coming to CYZ for a long time, where they have accessed support to navigate various social and emotional health struggles alongside experiences connected to their neurodiversity and care experience. J would often get in trouble at school and in the community, and was regularly involved in conflict with peers and other adults. Sometimes this presented at the Youth Zone too, and our co-designed behaviour policies had to be applied with some ‘cooling off’ periods. Our door stayed open for them, and J kept choosing to come.
J began attending the Young Leaders training sessions
Through that they began regularly volunteering in a weekly junior club session. Since J began participating in Young Leaders, feedback about their approach, attitude and maturity has been acknowledged by team members who have known them since they themselves were a junior!
J has now gained part-time employment locally, alongside their college studies and volunteering at CYZ. They remain committed to Young Leaders and are a valuable member of TeamCYZ, now resolving any conflicts that arise and keeping their friends accountable for their own actions!
