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15th February 2019 0Founders of the Future is coming to Blackburn Youth Zone to run a workshop for budding entrepreneurs aged between 14 to 25! At the end of the workshop you will have all the information you need to enter The F Factor – an exciting start-up competition for pupils and young adults, now in its fifth year. The workshop... Read more »Posted in: Events
11th February 2019 0Young People Prepare for Youth Zone Entrepreneur Event Young People at Blackburn Youth Zone have been taking part in mentoring sessions delivered by local businesses in preparation for a special competition aimed at encouraging the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Blackburn Youth Zone has partnered with SoupOTG to deliver a youth-led version of their popular event format... Read more »Posted in: Uncategorised
8th February 2019 0We are so pleased to present Beth our sports volunteer with Februarys volunteer of the month. Beth is always reliable, on time and committed to all sessions. She comes in to all sessions with a friendly and welcoming manner and has built up a good rapport with both staff and young people alike. Beth will... Read more »Posted in: Our Team
28th January 2019 0Blackburn Youth Zone are creating our very first parent steering group. We are looking for parents to join our parent steering group, to have a parent voice on all things BYZ. Please send a letter of interest explaining why you would like to be part of the group, Any skillset you feel would be beneficial... Read more »Posted in: Parents
About Blackburn Youth Zone
Blackburn Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area.
Uniquely, this is happening in partnership with young people rather than on their behalf.As such, Blackburn Youth Zone is led with the principle of ‘starting where young people are, going where young people take us’.
“I love the staff. They’re so nice and supportive! I just go to the Youth Club for somewhere to chill out and relax, and have a laugh with my mates”
– Sarah b
