Whilst Talent is evenly distributed, opportunity is not...
The child poverty rate in the North West of England is higher than it is across the country as a whole. In North Manchester specifically, this rate is even higher with a recent study confirming over 60% of children and living in poverty, With Harpurhey sitting 2nd most deprived community in the UK.
Situated in the heart of the North Manchester community, Manchester Youth Zone is in Harpurhey, the 2nd worst ward in England for the effect of long-term deprivation on children. We are a safe space open when schools are shut, where young people will always have someone who has their back.
To our Members & Families are a true beacon of light, a centre for hope and a place for our Young People to come, build skills for adulthood and, through access to trusted youth workers, help them navigate the pressing challenges and worries they face such as the cost of living.
But we’re also more than that, we’re a lifeline for our community and families, providing FREE hot meals, food parcels, education and support for those who need it the most. Working in partnership with local organisations to provide services to our whole community.
We’re here to level the playing field for young people.....
We tell the kids that walk through our doors that where they grow up doesn’t determine their future, they do – and that’s what we’re here to achieve.
We give young people countless opportunities to change that story for themselves. We believe young people can create their own futures by being supported to dream bigger and aim higher.
We offer over 20 different activities per evening. Whether it’s having a roller disco, personal training in the gym, or writing and performing plays, plus there’s a climbing wall, boxing gym, music room and much more in between!
By donating to Manchester Youth Zone, you will be supporting over 4000 young people through 1:1 workshops, sporting activities, warm food on sessions, life changing skill, access to youth workers who are passionate about supporting our members and their families.
Thank you so much in advance from all of us at MYZ and our members!