Paul Shannon extends Patronage for HideOut and the new Salford Youth Zone
Paul Shannon, a longtime supporter of the charity, has committed to another four-year patronage agreement, pledging a £100,000 to support Empower’s developments across Manchester and Salford. Paul first got involved with HideOut Youth Zone as CEO of Founder Patron ANS Group Limited, before becoming a Founder Patron in his own name. He regularly shows support […]
Steve Malone’s Renewed Patronage – A Boost for Empower Youth Zones and Manchester’s Youth
One of our cornerstone patrons, Steve Malone, has renewed his patronage with Empower Youth Zones. This commitment will see a generous grant of £100,000 allocated over two years, alongside the invaluable benefit of Steve’s extensive experience and network. Steve Malone, who first became a patron in 2019 with his then-business partner Robbie Hargreaves, has decided […]
Salford Red Devils Support HideOut and Salford Youth Zone
Salford Red Devils are delighted to announce a new collaboration and support for HideOut Youth Zone and Salford Youth Zone. Aiming to enrich the lives of young people and families across Salford and East Manchester, both HideOut Youth Zone and Salford Youth Zone serve as vital sanctuaries for our youth, whilst offering a variety of […]
Over 200 guests gathered at HideOut Youth Zone on 2nd April for the annual community Iftar
In its third consecutive year, this free event welcomed young members, parents and representatives of the HideOut Patrons alike to commemorate Ramadan and partake in breaking the day’s fast. Amongst the attendees were local community leaders and politicians including Chaplin Mohammed Ullah from The University of Manchester, Andrew Gwynne MP, Councillor Julie Reid and Deputy […]
The JD Foundation confirms support for the new Salford Youth Zone
The JD Foundation becomes the next Founder Patron of Salford’s new Youth Zone. The JD Foundation has pledged patronage support to SYZ within the first four years of the Youth Zone creation and development. This support will see an assigned grant of £100,000 pounds over four years, as well as providing dedicating support to members […]
Future Skills Supported By The Bank of New York Mellon
The Bank of New York Mellon makes generous donation to the delivery of Future Skills Project. Empower Youth Zones is proud to announce that it has received a donation gifted by The Bank of New York Mellon to one of its Youth Zone sites: HideOut Youth Zone. HideOut’s Future Skills Project will support young people […]
Salboy backs Salford in new Youth Zone partnership
Salford business, Salboy, officially signs as Salford Youth Zone’s latest supporter. Salford’s new Youth Zone – SYZ – kicks off the new year with confirmation of its latest Founder Patron, Salboy. Salboy has committed to a four-year patronage agreement, gifting £100,000 to the Youth Zone in its early development and opening. Salboy is a Salford-born, […]
Salford Youth Zone welcomes £100k from first Patron, Waterland
Empower Youth Zones, a local charity which already operates HideOut Youth Zone in Manchester, has received a £100,000 donation from Waterland to support the running of a new youth zone in Salford. Completion of the new-build, ‘SYZ’ (Salford Youth Zone) is scheduled for 2025. New patron of Empower Youth Zones, Waterland, commissioned research which found […]
This is Manchester Awards 2023
We were thrilled to be chosen as charity partner again for the 2023 fifth annual This is Manchester Awards, which took place on 9th November 2023 at Emirates Old Trafford. The event champions organisations and individuals across Greater Manchester; showcasing and celebrating the incredible talent Manchester has at its heart. The awards recognise individuals and […]
£8,000 raised for HideOut at GM Run
Supporters raise vital funds for HideOut Youth Zone at the Great Manchester Run. Thousands of runners took to the streets of the city on Sunday 21st May for this year’s Great Manchester Run, taking on the 10k and half marathon events. The Great Manchester Run celebrated its 20th anniversary in true Mancunian style, with high-energy […]