Launch of the African and Caribbean Alliance

Brand new VCSE project launches in North Manchester There were inspiring speeches by inspirational people at the launch of the African and Caribbean Alliance, a new VCSE project set up by five of our brilliant community partners. ACA will share expertise, knowledge, identify partnership opportunities and coordinate organisations to address, support, work with and serve […]

Free Support for New & Expectant Parents

Are you a new or expectant parent?
Free event for Mums, Dads, or anyone who cares for a child aged 2 and under.
From coffee mornings to counseling and employment advice: whatever you need, we are here to support you.

MYZ Chief Executive Amanda Naylor OBE Recognised in New Year Honours List

Amanda Naylor at MYZ

Manchester Youth Zone’s CEO, Amanda Naylor, was among those named on the Queens Honours List 2022 today.
She was awarded an OBE for services to vulnerable children and young people in recognition of over 25 years championing young people through roles across the voluntary and statutory youth and social care sectors; locally, nationally, and internationally.

Christmas Activities Across Manchester

Happy Juniors

There is SO MUCH Christmas Holiday fun happening right across North Manchester. We work closely with our partners to make sure that children and young people can access fun activities, hot food and trips out!

Ice Skating Family Day Out

We always strive to introduce our members to new and exciting activities and last month our young members and their families were treated to ice skating followed by a lovely meal thanks to the combined efforts of Manchester City Council, Skate Manchester and McDonald’s Manchester.

New Wheels For MYZ

NEW WHEELS FOR MYZ Last month we were blown away with a donation of a brand new mini bus from our incredible supporters CarFinance 247! Throughout the pandemic, we have noticed a considerable decrease in young peoples physical health and over the past year we have been doing lots of outdoor activities from walks to […]

A Brighter Sound

A Brighter Sound Over the past few months, we have been working with Brighter Sound, a creative music project who develop the music creators, leaders and industry professionals of the future. Initially starting out as a ‘drop-in’ style music activity across our sessions, they recently completed a 5 week workshop, developing performance pieces and culminating […]

What’s Cooking MYZ?

WOWOWOW – events are back at MYZ! After 18 long months of restrictions and zoom calls, we were delighted to be able to properly reopen our doors to the people who make it possible for us to do what we do. Susan, one of the young volunteers of the evening said “I have two homes, […]

A Bloomin’ Awesome Day!

a bloomin’ awesome day! As part of Sustainability Week, we were joined by an incredible team of sustainable warriors from KeolisAmey Metrolink! From drab, to fab – they completely transformed our allotment area donating not just their time but also a huge array of seeds, flowers, herbs, fruit and veg to be planted.  Along with […]