Horizon Youth Zone is part of a network of similar independent youth organisations which all share the same principles developed by the charity OnSide Youth Zones.
OnSide Youth Zones is developing 21st Century youth facilities across the UK, providing tens of thousands of young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
Horizon joins the OnSide Youth Zones network which welcomes over 50,000 members per year. Existing Youth Zones are located in Bolton, Blackburn, Wigan, Carlisle, Manchester, Oldham, Wolverhampton, Wirral, Chorley, Warrington, Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Croydon and East Manchester.
As an OnSide Youth Zone, Horizon Youth Zone is built on the following foundations:
– A private sector-led board, heading up an independent local charity
– A sustainable funding model
– A four-way partnership between the private sector, local authority, young people and the community
– A town centre location, in ‘neutral’ territory that all young people from the community can share
– A functional, inspirational building design based on how young people engage, socialise and participate
The Youth Zone model is based on the successful Bolton Lads Club, which was established in 1889.
Today, Bolton Lads & Girls Club opens 7 days-a-week, 52 weeks-a-year for all young people aged 8-21 years old and up to 25 for those with a disability or additional needs.
Over the last twelve years, OnSide has set about replicating the success at Bolton Lads and Girls Club in other towns and cities across the country, bringing together the public and private sectors to develop strong local partnerships, executive teams and to manage the build prior to handing over completely to each of the independent Youth Zones.
Want to know more about the OnSide Youth Zone Network? Click here.
Horizon Youth Zone is a charity dedicated to providing North East Lincolnshire’s young people with the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. Located in the centre of Grimsby, Horizon will be a safe, inclusive and vibrant space, providing over 20 fun and engaging activities every session for thousands of young people.
Whilst the Youth Zone is under development please send correspondence to:
Wilkin and Chapman LLP Solicitors, Cartergate House, 26 Chantry Lane, Grimsby, DN31 2LJ