Give a Day To The City

It’s been a busy week here at CYZ. We want to thank everyone who participated in the Give a Day Carlisle initiative to revitalise our yard area! A special shoutout to Galliford Try for organising the week and to the following businesses for their incredible involvement—whether through in-kind support, donating resources, or volunteering: Story Contracting... Read more »

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New Picnic Tables – Thanks to Bendalls Engineering

Huge thank you to the amazing team of apprentices at Bendalls Engineering for their incredible craftsmanship in fabricating four beautiful picnic tables for our youth clubs! These tables are more than just furniture—they are a new gathering space for young people to enjoy, share stories and create lasting memories. May there be many more sunny... Read more »

Summer 2024 – Holiday Club Now Available For Booking

We’re delighted to announce that our Summer 2024 Holiday Club is now available for booking! Our HITZ Holiday Club will run between 22nd July and 23rd August 2024, with both short days (08.30 – 15.30) and full days (08.30-17:00) available to book. To book onto our HITZ Holiday Club, please visit our online booking system.... Read more »

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Cross Bay Walk

We made it! Cross Bay Walk – done Over 13,000 steps made by each of the walkers completing the Cross Bay Walk as part of #TeamCYZ yesterday. An incredible way to start our 13th Birthday Year Celebrations! Thanks to David, Julia, Marcia, Jim, Fiona, Finlay, Isabelle, Caroline, Amanda and Luca for your collective efforts. Proudly... Read more »

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Vacancy: Team Leader

Applications for this position have now closed. Please view our Vacancies page for current opportunities. We are looking to recruit a Team Leader as our current post holder is moving on after 10 years with the organisation. This position will lead our 7-11 provision. Young People deserve the best Youth Work and opportunities and this... Read more »

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Vacancy: Holiday Club Youth Workers

During the school holidays, we run our successful Holiday Clubs. We are currently looking for youth workers for these sessions which take place during the day time. These vacancies have arisen due to a mixture of factors including the need to grow our team to respond to the increasing number of young people needing our support.... Read more »

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Wednesday Night Projects – Bookings Now Open! (April/May)

Our next block of Wednesday Night Projects is NOW OPEN for booking! This block will run from Wednesday 24th April to 29th May 2024 (5 weeks block) Junior Climbing Session 1: 5pm – 6pm Junior Climbing Session 2: 6pm – 7pm Senior & Inclusion Climbing Session: 7pm – 8pm Girls Can Gym Session (Senior Members... Read more »

A warming success – CYZ see over 13,000 visits to its Winter Warm Zone

For the second year running, Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) ran its ‘Winter Warm Zone’ initiative, a practical response to the ongoing Cost of Living challenges, which deepen for many families during the winter period. Removing all costs, Winter Warm Zone sees CYZ waive its already subsidised entrance fee (50p), annual membership (£5), and hot meal... Read more »

Vacancy: Saturday Morning Reception Worker

This position is now closed for applications. Click Here to view current vacancies. We are looking to recruit a Saturday Morning Reception Worker to develop and enhance our team. This role is often the first point of contact for our CYZ community and offer a warm and engaging welcome to anyone who gets in touch. As... Read more »

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Vacancy: Cleaner

This position is now closed for applications. Click Here to view current vacancies. We are welcoming more young people to CYZ than ever before, and we are adding to our innovative and dynamic team of Cleaners to support our vision to offer a fun and safe environment where the potential of young people is developed... Read more »

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