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 […]
Our Youth Zone Welcomes Progress Schools As New Platinum Patron
We’re delighted to announce that Progress Schools has become a platinum “Pave The Way” Patron of the charity, donating £25,000 a year for three years. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to support young people in the community. Progress Schools has been working with us for 4 years delivering alternative education […]
Edward Vitalis Appointed Chair of The Way Youth Zone
We are excited to announce the appointment of Edward Vitalis as our new Chair. Edward, Chief Executive Officer of Invictus Education Trust, took up the position of Chair at the beginning of August, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership, governance, and financial management to the role. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, […]
