Senior members 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 on AI chatbots for support, connection and guidance in their lives. Salford Youth Zone’s Senior members joined with ITV Granada Reports to share their own views on the findings for an episode of their From […]
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 of themed festive activities across the holiday period. The club offered a jam-packed, vibrant programme of activities, from high-energy bunny hop races to creative egg painting sessions, keeping young people active, engaged and inspired throughout […]
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 trusted to talk to. That belief is not just a tagline, it is something we see come to life every single day in our Youth Zones. Now, thanks to a powerful new campaign from Youth Alliance Greater […]
New street art mural arrives at HideOut
A new mural inspired by the local area displayed at HideOut Youth Zone HideOut Youth Zone has become the latest site to feature a hand-painted mural as part of Manchester’s ‘street art trail.’ The artwork, designed and produced by artist Richard Preston with support from HideOut members, reflects the rich history of Belle Vue and […]
HideOut attends Belle Vue Speedway race event!
HideOut members and partners enjoy a unique evening at the Speedway. The Belle Vue National Speedway Stadium welcomed HideOut representatives and supporters this week to watch Belle Vue Aces battle it out against Ipswich Witches for a unique evening of entertainment, networking and high-octane action! For many attendees, this was their first encounter with the […]
Drill Music on Trial
HideOut Youth Zone’s Deputy Head of Youth Work and Partnerships speaks up on the role of the drill music in criminal youth cases. Deputy Head of Youth Work and Partnerships, Kerin Morris, headed to Liverpool on the 9th October to serve as a panellist at the Society of Labour Lawyers conference on “Drill Music and […]
A trip to the Teenage Markets!
HideOut young people head to local community markets for enterprise project. On Sunday 29th October, eight of our Senior Club members headed to the stalls of the Teenage Markets in Gorton, as part of an ongoing, collaborative enterprise project. This project was designed to give young people an opportunity to manage all areas of enterprise […]
1 Year of Free Meals at HideOut!
HideOut Youth Zone celebrates providing young people with free hot meals for a year. In October 2022, HideOut began providing free meals for all members on all sessions throughout its provision. Due to the increased pressures put on local communities, families and young people by the cost-of-living crisis, the decision was made that it was […]