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CYZ are delighted to announce an innovative partnership with Carlisle Futsal Club. The partnership aims to raise awareness of CYZ and also encourage people to engage with Carlisle’s youth futsal programs across Cumbria. Similar to football clubs like Barcelona who promote UNICEF, Carlisle Futsal Club will feature the Carlisle Youth Zone logo on the front... Read more »

As we hurtle towards our busiest time of the year, we are looking to recruit Youth Workers and a Catering Coordinator to join our small Team. In both roles you’ll be an essential part of a Young Persons experience in CYZ, ensuring they have fun, have someone to talk to as well as receiving a... Read more »

On Saturday 20 July 2024, over 450 young people, family members and supporters joined Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) to celebrate turning 13 with a free Community Open Day. The fun-packed day, organised by CYZ’s Youth Planning Committee, allowed attendees to experience some of the activities and opportunities which are available to Youth Zone members (aged... Read more »

WIN an Xbox console & fantastic prizes in each category for Winners and runners-up! Unwin Jones, a local architectural company, and a Carlisle Youth Zone Patron is sponsoring for the fourth year the CYZ Lego Competition. The Lego competition for 2024 launches on 22nd July and will run until 31st August 2024. The theme for... Read more »

It’s been a busy week here at CYZ. We want to thank everyone who participated in the Give a Day Carlisle initiative to revitalise our yard area! A special shoutout to Galliford Try for organising the week and to the following businesses for their incredible involvement—whether through in-kind support, donating resources, or volunteering: Story Contracting... Read more »

Huge thank you to the amazing team of apprentices at Bendalls Engineering for their incredible craftsmanship in fabricating four beautiful picnic tables for our youth clubs! These tables are more than just furniture—they are a new gathering space for young people to enjoy, share stories and create lasting memories. May there be many more sunny... Read more »

We’re delighted to announce that our Summer 2024 Holiday Club is now available for booking! Our HITZ Holiday Club will run between 22nd July and 23rd August 2024, with both short days (08.30 – 15.30) and full days (08.30-17:00) available to book. To book onto our HITZ Holiday Club, please visit our online booking system.... Read more »

We made it! Cross Bay Walk – done Over 13,000 steps made by each of the walkers completing the Cross Bay Walk as part of #TeamCYZ yesterday. An incredible way to start our 13th Birthday Year Celebrations! Thanks to David, Julia, Marcia, Jim, Fiona, Finlay, Isabelle, Caroline, Amanda and Luca for your collective efforts. Proudly... Read more »

Applications for this position have now closed. Please view our Vacancies page for current opportunities. We are looking to recruit a Team Leader as our current post holder is moving on after 10 years with the organisation. This position will lead our 7-11 provision. Young People deserve the best Youth Work and opportunities and this... Read more »

During the school holidays, we run our successful Holiday Clubs. We are currently looking for youth workers for these sessions which take place during the day time. These vacancies have arisen due to a mixture of factors including the need to grow our team to respond to the increasing number of young people needing our support.... Read more »