We Did It! Three Peaks Challenge: Youth Zone Edition Completed!
We’re thrilled to share that our Three Peaks Challenge: Youth Zone Edition has officially been completed — and what an incredible journey it’s been! Over the past week, young people, staff, and supporters came together to take on a Youth Zone twist on the iconic Three Peaks Challenge, and the results were nothing short of […]
BSN Group Joins The Way as a Bronze Pave The Way Patron!
We are absolutely delighted to welcome BSN Group to The Way family as our newest Bronze Patron in the Pave The Way programme! Their generous support will help us continue providing a safe, inspiring space where young people in Wolverhampton can grow, learn, and thrive. BSN Group, a leading regional contractor, is passionate about making […]
The Way in the media!!
We’ve recently welcomed some exciting media visitors to our Youth Zone, including SkyNews and BBC Midlands, who came to speak with our staff and young people about important current issues. Sky News visited to cover Ronan’s Law, a proposed change that would introduce stricter regulations for online retailers selling knives. As part of their report, […]
A.F. Blakemore & Son join The Way Youth Zone Family
We are so excited to announce that A.F. Blakemore & Son has joined our community of dedicated supporters as a Silver “Pave The Way” Patron. The regional retailer, distributor and wholesaler donated £12,000 to our charity as part of their devotion to building a better future. This partnership marks a significant milestone, aiming to empower […]
New strategic partnership with Steve Morgan Foundation!
We are absolutely thrilled to share that The Way Youth Zone has been selected as part of the Strategic Partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation and Onside! This incredible investment is a powerful vote of confidence in the life-changing work we do for young people in Wolverhampton. We’re proud to stand alongside our fellow Youth […]
Warinder Juss MP becomes Youth Zone Champion
We are delighted to announce that Warinder Juss, MP for Wolverhampton West, has agreed to become an Onside Youth Zone Champion! Youth Zone Champions will be ‘go-to’ individuals when engaging with Parliament and Government, helping raising awareness of our Youth Zone and OnSide’s wider Network of youth centres, and building support for youth work more […]
A huge thank you to JG Physique and the JG Foundation for their incredible support of our charity!
In December, JG Physique hosted a spectacular gala dinner at The Belfry, bringing together their community to raise vital funds for our Youth Zone. Their generosity will help us continue providing life-changing opportunities for young people, ensuring they have the support they need—no matter their background. The JG Foundation was created to provide meaningful support […]
Free Entry and Free Hot Meals For Young People
We are excited to announce that we will be providing free entry and free hot meals for young people until March, thanks to generous funding from Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) and the ongoing support from the City of Wolverhampton Council. With a thriving membership base of 2,800 young people, this initiative marks the third consecutive […]
Senior Member’s Dad Publishes Book About Daughter’s Journey from Loneliness to Rock Stardom
A Wolverhampton dad’s heartfelt story of resilience, hope, and transformation shines in a new book called “Don’t Follow The Crowd” inspired by his eldest daughter’s journey from isolation to self-discovery. The story’s character “Ella” is based on his daughter Chloe, one of our Seniors, who faced relentless bullying throughout her school years, eventually being withdrawn […]
Generation Isolation: West Midlands young people want to get off their phones but need real-life alternatives to kick the habit
Youth charity OnSide has undertaken the largest study of its type into the way 11–18 year-olds spend their free time. The results reveal that young people want to reduce the amount of time they spend on their phones – but simply don’t know how to break the habit. Other headline results:◼ 24% of 11–18-year-olds in […]
