Using AI To Enhance Our Offer
AI could either be a huge opportunity or a threat for our members, depending on how well equipped they are to make the most of it. With guidance and inspiration from OnSide’s GenAI programme, our youth workers are using AI everyday to improve our offer. Here are just a few of the ways how: MUSICUsing a […]
ONSIDE X BIG ISSUE TAKEOVER:
We’re thrilled to reflect on an incredible achievement from across the OnSide Network — young people from OnSide’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) officially took over The Big Issue in a powerful youth-led edition that hit vendors and online platforms in early July. This special edition was entirely curated and written by young people from Onside […]
Futuristics Take RE:DANCE 2025
On one of the hottest days of the year, our Futuristics brought the energy, resilience, and talent that define our young people as they took part in the Impact Dance UK’s RE:DANCE Showcase near London Bridge. With the river glistening under the sun and Tower Bridge standing proudly in the background, 35 dance groups from across […]
Future Youth Zone Celebrates Six Magical Years with a Free Community Birthday Bash
This May marked Future Youth Zone’s sixth birthday and what a memorable few years it has been! Since opening its doors in 2019, Future Youth Zone has welcomed thousands of young people from across the borough, offering them a safe, inspiring and fun environment to explore their potential. From sports and music to cooking and […]
Goodbye Letter
Dear young people, parents, partners and supporters Since opening our doors in 2019, Future Youth Zone has become a place where thousands of young people feel safe, inspired, and empowered — a space that’s open seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. Together with our incredible partners, we’ve created something truly special. Through a […]
May 17th Community Day
Future Youth Zone is turning 6 and we are celebrating with an exciting Birthday Community Day on 17th May. There will plenty of activities for all including a bouncy castle, an indoor market and some amazing performances from our Junior club and Inclusion club. Here’s to 6 years, 16,000 members, 250,000 visits and many more […]
Future Youth Zone Pilots Artificial Intelligence to Inspire Young People
At Future Youth Zone, we believe in equipping young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the modern world. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we are piloting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of our youth work sessions—ensuring that young people from all backgrounds have the opportunity […]
Crowdfunder Success
https://www.futureyouthzone.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cycling-reel-with-music.mov We are absolutely over the moon and beyond grateful for the overwhelming support we received during our 36-hour fundraising campaign. Thanks to the generosity, energy, and passion of our incredible community, we raised an astonishing £659,448 for all four London Youth Zones! This truly remarkable milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our Champions, Match […]
London Without Limits Crowdfunder
https://youtu.be/9APULHVxFNs Across London, potential is everywhere—in every home, on every street, in every borough. Yet, while some young people get every opportunity to explore their potential, others do not. Our London Youth Zones – Future in Barking & Dagenham, Legacy in Croydon, West in White City and Unitas in Barnet – are dedicated to creating […]
Welcome Back to Future
Welcome Back to an exciting New Year at the Youth Zone! Happy New Year from all of us at Future! We’re beyond excited to kick off another amazing year of fun, growth, and community with the incredible young people of Barking & Dagenham. After a well-deserved break, it’s time to jump back into action and […]
