Become an #MYZHomeHero
Dream big and become an #MYZHomeHero by taking part in the 2.6 Challenge to help raise money for Manchester Youth Zone. With new government measures, invitations are rare these days but Manchester Youth Zone want to invite you, your friends, and your family to get involved in something huge! On Sunday 26th April, we are […]
Covid-19 Statement
An Update from our CEO: Richard Marsh. These are unforeseen and untravelled times and we at MYZ are doing all that we can to help delay the spread of Covid-19, closely following Government advice for the UK. As we all try to navigate the impact, we wanted to assure you that we are dedicated […]
MeANS Christmas
Our wonderful Founder Patrons, ANS, once again launched their annual MeANS Christmas campaign to treat some of our members who deserve it most this year. ANS are given a list of 30 young people from the Youth Zone who have really stood out over the year and deserve something extra special at Christmas – along […]
MoneyPlus Group and CarFinance 247 become Christmas Elves for Young People in need this Christmas
This Christmas, employees from two city centre based businesses, MoneyPlus Group and CarFinance 247, have played the part of Christmas Elves and have been buying gifts, food and more to help make Christmas extra special for families who may otherwise have been struggling this year. These generous donations will be made in to Christmas hampers […]
Christmas Wishes Come True for MYZ Members
This Christmas, Manchester Youth Zone, in partnership with Bruntwood and Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) are launching the ultimate Christmas campaign to give young people across Manchester the Christmas they deserve. Based in Harpurhey, North Manchester – Manchester Youth Zone operates in an area where the effects of long-term deprivation on young people are three times […]
Members Attend Inspirational ‘One Young World’ Summit
A fantastic opportunity for Mo, Savannah, Hallie and Samuel, four of our Senior members who attended the One Young World Summit in London. The annual event brings together the most talented young leaders from global and national companies, universities and other forward-thinking organisations. Delegates meet and make lasting connections with peers from almost every industry, […]
THE MANCHESTER BALL RAISES £53,000 FOR MANCHESTER’S YOUNG PEOPLE
Supported by companies across the City and beyond, the annual Manchester Ball once again took place on Friday 8th November. 2019 marked the 32nd anniversary of the ball, an independent fundraising dinner which donates 100% of its proceeds each year to a local charity. During this time, it has raised an astonishing £600,000 for charities across […]
Jacksonville Jaguars Invite Young People to Wembley
The Jacksonville Jaguars invited five of our Senior Members to Wembley Stadium in London to watch their NFL (American Football) Game against Houston Texans on Sunday 3rd November. These young people were part of the Jag Tag Programme with with Active Communities Network here at Manchester Youth Zone. Alongside ACN, we delivered a 30-week programme […]
The First Inclusion Cup
On Sunday 20th October 2019 we held the first ever Inclusion Cup, with the aims of engaging young people with additional needs and disabilities in sports. Seven Youth Zones brought down a total of 76 young people with additional needs/disabilities – these young people engaged in 12 different sporting activities including sports day classics such […]
#ThisYouthCan Awards 2019
On Wednesday 16th October, we held our 2nd annual #ThisYouthCan awards to celebrate some of the fantastic achievements of our young people. As we continue to be inspired by the strength, resilience and determination of our young people – we once again opened the doors for an evening of celebration, and to hear some of […]