Blackburn In Numbers
£1.7M
Invested in our
young people
50%
of our costs are financed by local businesses
47
Patrons who make B&DYZ possible
19,000
Our Latest News
Darwen’s impressive new youth centre on track for spring opening
6th March 2026
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The finishing touches are being made to Darwen’s new state-of-the-art youth centre – part of almost £10m of new investment in facilities for young people across the borough. The state-of-the-art
Thwaites becomes a Gold Patron to Support Youth Zone Darwen
5th February 2026
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Thwaites has become a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone in support of the development of Youth Zone Darwen, a new purpose-built facility set to open in early
“What Feels Like Failure Today is a Lesson for Tomorrow” – Victoria Price Inspires at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Supporters Lunch
2nd February 2026
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“What Feels Like Failure Today is a Lesson for Tomorrow” – Victoria Price Inspires at Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Supporters Lunch Blackburn, 27 January 2026 Blackburn & Darwen Youth