
SYZ Seniors speak out on the impact of AI in ITV podcast
Research recently published in Onside’s 2025 Generation Isolation Report highlights growing numbers of young people aged between 11-18 are relying

Easter Holiday Club at Empower!
Earlier this month, we held our Easter Holiday Club at HideOut and Salford Youth Zone, welcoming members for a week

Our Story Is Being Told: Empower Featured in the See Youth Work Differently Campaign
At Empower, we have always believed that young people need somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone

AJ Bell Futures Foundation confirms support for Empower Youth Zones as newest Founder Patron
Award-winning youth work charity, Empower Youth Zones (EMPOWER), welcomes Manchester-born investment platform AJ Bell’s charitable foundation as its latest Founder Patron. The

Salford Partnership Secures National Win at ‘Better Together’ Awards
Salix Homes and Salford Youth Zone have been crowned winners of a prestigious national community award, securing a £5,000 grant

Empower Youth Zones welcome Hybrid Solutions Group as latest patron donor
Hybrid Solutions Group confirms support for youth work charity EMPOWER as its newest Founder Patron. The Swinton-based engineering solutions company

GENERATION AI-LONE: 38% OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTH WEST TURN TO AI FOR SUPPORT
Youth charity Empower Youth Zones part of the OnSide Network, warns that growing digital dependence and lack of real-life social spaces is driving loneliness and disconnection in

Together renews patronage with Empower Youth Zones
Founder Patron Together renews its support for youth work charity Empower Youth Zones for an additional year. July 2025 —

Salford Youth Zone opens its doors, bringing life-changing opportunities to the city’s young people
July 2025 – The 5th of July 2025 marks the official opening of Salford Youth Zone (SYZ). Creating somewhere safe