Together This Christmas Campaign Smashes £40,000 Target in Seven Days
We are thrilled to announce that Together This Christmas—our Big Give Christmas Challenge—has officially surpassed its £40,000 fundraising target! From 2nd to 9th December, our amazing supporters rallied behind the campaign, helping us unlock every pound of match funding. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we can ensure that every young person and family […]
The Way Teams Up with Jaguar Land Rover Foundation to Create New Opportunities for Young People
We’re thrilled to announce a major new partnership between The Way Youth Zone and the Jaguar Land Rover Foundation (JLRF) – a collaboration that will bring incredible opportunities to thousands of young people across Wolverhampton. As part of a wider initiative between JLRF and national youth charity OnSide, The Way will receive £250,000 of a […]
Youth Centres Are More Important Than Ever as Loneliness Rises Among Young People
New research from OnSide’s Generation Isolation 2025 report reveals a worrying trend: 33% of young people in the West Midlands experience high or very high levels of loneliness, and 40% say they don’t have enough opportunities to meet new people outside school. While 75% of young people spend most of their free time on screens, […]
Youth Work Week: Celebrating Youth Workers at The Way Youth Zone
From 2nd to 9th December, we’re celebrating Youth Work Week at The Way Youth Zone. It’s a chance to say thank you to our amazing 38 youth workers who support over 2,500 young people across Wolverhampton. This year’s theme is “Building Brighter Futures: Safe places, trusted support and opportunities to thrive.” That’s exactly what we […]
New Walking Bus Service Launched to Keep Young People Safe
We’re excited to launch our new Walking Bus Service to help young people travel safely between The Way Youth Zone and Wolverhampton Bus Station. This free service is designed to give peace of mind to parents and carers, and ensure our members feel safe and supported when travelling to and from the Youth Zone. Here’s […]
Wolverhampton Went Pink — and Raised Over £11,000 for Local Young People!
September saw Wolverhampton awash in pink as The Way Youth Zone launched its first-ever Paint The City Pink campaign — and the response was incredible! Thanks to the creativity and generosity of young people, families, staff, and local organisations, an amazing £11,334 was raised to support youth across the city. From pink outfits and endurance […]
Our Team Goes the Distance for Paint The City Pink!
We are bursting with pride! On Sunday 7th September, a dedicated team of 11 incredible individuals — made up of staff members and parents of our young people — laced up their trainers and took on the Wolverhampton Half Marathon and 10k runs in support of our Youth Zone charity. This amazing effort was part of our Paint The […]
Paint the City Pink 2025: Powering a Year of Possibility for Wolverhampton’s Young People
Paint the City Pink 2025 is a vibrant campaign led by The Way Youth Zone to raise £16,000 — enough to fund a full year of equipment and materials for youth activities in Wolverhampton. From cooking and sports to arts and wellbeing workshops, these resources empower young people aged 8–18 (and up to 25 with additional needs) to […]
We’re celebrating a renewed partnership with the University of Wolverhampton
The Way Youth Zone and the University of Wolverhampton are proud to announce a renewed partnership, with the University becoming a Bronze Patron as part of the Pave The Way Patron Programme— reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the city’s young people. The University of Wolverhampton played a vital role in the early journey of The […]
WCC Joins The Way as a Silver Patron!
We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome WCC (Wednesbury Car & Commercials) Ltd as a Silver Patron in our Pave The Way programme! Their incredible support will help us continue creating life-changing opportunities for young people in Wolverhampton, giving them the confidence, skills, and support they need to thrive. WCC is a commercial vehicle centre of excellence, […]
