OnSide Youth Zones

With over 40,000 members, young people currently make around 500,000 visits to Youth Zones each year.

OnSide Youth Zones is a charity dedicated to providing young people with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to in their leisure time; occupying their bodies and minds with fun activities, learning new skills and socialising in a safe, positive way.

With a further four Youth Zones currently under construction, including a state-of-the-art facility in Gorton, just a stone’s throw from Manchester City Centre, OnSide is on a trajectory to reach even more young people than ever before.

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HideOut Youth Zone

A safe and inspiring place young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.

Delivered in partnership with OnSide Youth Zones and Manchester City Council, supported by a number of businesses and philanthropists.

HideOut Youth Zone opened in September 2020 and provides a safe and inspiring place for thousands of young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time.

Located on Hyde Road in Gorton, Manchester, HideOut is a charity dedicated to supporting young people by providing three things which all young people need and deserve – somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

HideOut Youth Zone is open evenings, weekends and throughout the school holidays, providing a diverse range of activities for just £5 annual membership and 50p a visit.

Inside the £6.6million Youth Zone, young people are welcomed by friendly, qualified staff and a team of committed volunteers. They have the opportunity to take part in over 20 fun and engaging activities every evening including sports, arts, music, media, dance, drama, employability and enterprise development and much more.

HideOut Youth Zone is being delivered in partnership with OnSide Youth Zones and Manchester City Council and is supported by a number of businesses and philanthropists, who have a vested interest in providing opportunities for Manchester’s young people.

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