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 […]
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, […]
The Way Youth Zone Goes From Strength to Strength with Announcement of Leadership Changes
We are delighted to announce two leadership changes that ensure continued support and stability for our Youth Zone. Paul Snape has been appointed as our new Chief Executive. Paul brings a wealth of experience in the charity sector, having served as CEO for organizations like Leicester LGBT Centre, Pedestrian, and The Bridge (East Midlands). He […]
A Healthy Boost from JG Physique
A huge thank you to JG Physique and JG Foundation for supporting The Way Youth Zone. James Gough, the founder and owner of JG Physique, an online health and fitness coaching company, held an inaugural charity event at The Belfry for JG Foundation. The event raised over £7,740.00 with the sole desire and mission of […]
The Way Youth Zone Teen Inspires with New Novel About Sustainability
Mattat Salmon, an 18-year-old homeschooled student, has released her first novel, “Breath,” on Amazon. The novel is an inspiring story about a family of friends making a treacherous journey through a world ruined by pollution, to make it into an eco city where they can finally breathe without a gas mask. The story explores themes […]
