Supporting Young People with School Attendance

Half Term gives young people the opportunity to relax and reenergise following the first few weeks back at school of 2024.  School leaders and teachers will be hoping that students will return to school refreshed and ready to learn but for a growing number of young people attending school regularly has become a complex issue. […]

March 9th Community Day

All young people aged 12 and below will need to be accompanied by an adult. The event will be running from 11am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!  No booking required, just drop in anytime!

Our Supporters – The Abrahart Family

Sitting with James and Jacqui Abrahart on a Zoom call, one of Future Youth Zone’s Founder Patrons, it hit home once again just how impactful somewhere, something or someone can be when you are a young person, and how that can go on to shape the rest of your life. The Abraharts are a successful […]

Empowering Young People in Marks Gate

The Youth Zone has continued to provide young people from all parts of Barking and Dagenham with a safe and inspirational place for them to go.  Our central location in the borough ensures that we are accessible for as many young people as possible although we recognise that it’s important to consider how the Youth […]

Festive Community Day

All young people aged 12 and below will need to be accompanied by an adult. The event will be running from 11am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Power of Youth Work

Whenever I’m asked why I work in the youth sector my answer is simple – it’s because I am a product of some excellent youth work. It helped me find myself and to access opportunities I never would have otherwise. I joined my local youth club when I was 11. I went along and never […]

Unlocking Opportunities

Unlocking Opportunities: Youth Clubs as Lifelines in the Cost of Living Crisis Young people in Barking and Dagenham, like many across the country, have been grappling with the harsh reality of the cost of living crisis. The struggle to make ends meet has had a profound impact on their lives outside the classroom, prompting us […]

Drama Production

On Tuesday 3rd October the drama group in UrStage at Future Youth Zone showcased a production of ‘I Love You Mum, I Promise I Won’t Die’. The play, written by esteemed playwright Mark Wheeller, tells the heart-breaking true story of Dan Spargo-Mabbs who tragically lost his life in January 2014, three days after taking a lethal […]

Archie at the Youth Select Committee

On Friday 22nd September, Archie, a Young Leader, was invited to the British Council – Youth Select Committee at the Houses of Parliament. He was invited to talk about the impact of the cost of living on young people and the importance of a Youth Zone in his community. Alongside other Young Leaders, Archie was […]

Reptile Rendezvous at Future Youth Zone

In an event that had children and staff alike buzzing with excitement, Future Youth Zone played host to a thrilling reptile encounter organised by a group of daring herpetologists. The children of Barking and Dagenham got up close and personal with an array of scaly and creepy-crawly critters, from slithering snakes to eight-legged arachnids, all […]