We fund and build Youth Zones,incredible spaces in the UK’s most economically disadvantaged areas,staffed by brilliant youth workers who believe in young people
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The Government wants pupils off their phones at school. But what happens when the bell rings?
#GenerationIsolation found 77% of young people spend most of their free time on screens. Of these, 30% spend most of that time on their phones.
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Half of young people who spend most of their free time on smartphones say it’s to avoid boredom. But 34% of youth centre attendees say their club helps them spend less time online.
More opportunities to connect in real life.
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Today we launch our #GenerationIsolation report. Our findings reveal a generation that feels optimistic about the future, but not necessarily ready for adulthood. Young people want more opportunities to gain experiences, build confidence and develop skills
bit.ly/GenIso2026
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📢 We're in #Wakefield this week for the #OnSideYouthZoneWakefield planning consultation.
Visit us at Ridings Shopping Centre or have your say online: onsideyouthzones.org/wakefie…
A-Level Results Day is here🍀
Whether you've planned your next steps or you're still figuring things out, take time to recognise everything you've achieved and the hard work that's got you to this point.
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Great to see one of @bevcraig's first actions in office is to extend free bus travel to 11 to 18-year-olds across Greater Manchester.
Free bus travel will help young people access opportunities and experiences, with more than 9,000 OnSide Youth Zone members set to benefit.
Free bus travel for 11 to 16-year-olds confirmed bbc.in/4pSCIg1
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24,000+ Holiday Club spaces. 19 Youth Zones. One incredible summer for young people☀️
Across the Network, Holiday Clubs are helping young people stay active, build new skills, make friends, and take part in activities they might not otherwise have the opportunity to try.
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A brilliant start to our #LidlFoodies Summer Clubs at @LegacyYZ 🍎🥤
Young people joined the @LidlGB team to cook healthy recipes, make nutritious smoothies and build confidence in the kitchen.
Thanks to everyone who got involved in helping make healthy eating fun this summer 💙
Congratulations to @LucyMPowell on her appointment as Secretary of State for Education. We look forward to working together to help ensure every young person has the support, opportunities, and skills they need to achieve their potential.
Lucy Powell has been appointed as Secretary of State for Education @educationgovuk.
Congratulations to @lisanandy on her re-appointment as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. We look forward to working together to ensure more young people can access the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
Lisa Nandy has been appointed as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @dcms.
Congratulations to @andyburnham on becoming Prime Minister. Having seen first-hand the difference Youth Zones make to young people's lives in Greater Manchester, we look forward to working together to create more opportunities for young people across the country.
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We're excited to be partnering with @LidlGB to bring free Lidl Foodies Summer Clubs to around 1,000 young people across five Youth Zones this summer. 🍎👩🍳
Read more here 👇 Thank you Lidl!💚
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Pleased to see our CEO, @jamie_masraff, make the case in today’s @FT that the conversation about young people and social media must go beyond restrictions & focus on the places, people and opportunities that help them feel connected, confident & supported
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Proud to be part of #PoweringHopeTogether, showcasing how support from @PostcodeLottery players is helping young people thrive. Fantastic to welcome @mrjakehumphrey, the High Performance podcast and @professorgreen to @futureyz.
Listen to the episode👇lnk.to/highperformancepodcas…
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Brilliant to see Maker Zones now live at @UnitasYZ and @WESTYouthZone.
A huge thank you to @GSK for their support in making this possible, helping to create spaces where young people can explore #STEM, build confidence and open up new opportunities for the future.
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@Horizon_yz recently welcomed a very special guest, His Majesty The King.
Having opened in February, it was fantastic to see young people showcase their Youth Zone and everything it offers.
Thank you to His Majesty and all who made this visit possible for Grimsby’s young people
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Horizon Youth Zone was part-funded by a £6.98 million grant from the @DCMS's Youth Investment Fund and £2.2m from the @HeritageFundUK.
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Proud to support #TheBigFuture survey - giving children across England the chance to share what it’s like growing up today, the changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns, and their hopes for the future.
I have launched #TheBigFuture survey, for all children in England to tell me what it’s like to be a child today - changes they want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns & future hopes.
Children and young people can take part here👇 childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
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Congratulations to everyone behind Sky Kids Investigates: World. War. Me on winning the BAFTA for Children’s Non-Scripted 👏
We’re especially proud of Tumi from our Youth Advisory Board for helping bring this powerful story to audiences.
World. War. Me (Sky Kids Investigates) wins the Children’s Non-Scripted BAFTA 🌟
#BAFTATVAwards with @pandocruises
ALT A very dark blue graphic with purple, blue and pink particle detailing that reads ‘Children’s Non-Scripted winner 2026’ in gold text to the left. The BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises lock-up logo sits on the bottom left of the graphic and to the right there is an image from World. War. Me (Sky Kids Investigates) in a gold frame. Beneath the image the text reads ‘World. War. Me (Sky Kids Investigates)
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An insightful piece on the challenges many young people face when preparing for work. Access to mentors and skills development are key - Owen’s story is a powerful example of the difference this support can make. #YouthWorkMadeMe
youtube.com/watch?v=1x6asGgA…
@FENews @youngenterprise
One In Seven Young People Are Being Left Behind – We Need To Rethink How We Prepare Them For Work : When one in seven young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by the age of 23,… dlvr.it/TST9mX #ExclusivetoFENews #EducationNewsFENews
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Happy Birthday to Sir David Attenborough 🌍
Thank you for inspiring people young and old to stay curious, care for our planet, and see the wonder in the world around us. Your voice has and continues to connect generations with nature 🦋🌱 #DavidAttenborough
Happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough 🎉❤️
The broadcaster who changed how we see the natural world.
#DavidAttenborough
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