A state-of-the-art centre for young people aged 5 to 18 - extended to 25 for young people with disabilities.  The Youth Zone opens seven days a week, 52 weeks a year.  More than 3,000 members have visited more than 33,000 times in the last 12 months.  Any night of the week young people can try climbing, football, basketball, dance, music, arts and crafts, music production or simply hang out with friends.  All this at just 50p per visit and an annual membership fee of £3.

Businesses are actively encouraged to get involved, through employee volunteering, fundraising and skill sharing.  Blackburn Youth Zone are also looking for businesses to become Patrons and join the growing network of corporate supporters.

For more information please contact Melanie Thomas (see above).