On Sunday 21st May, a group of 8 of us from CWI Manchester team (Catherine Jones, Alex Holland, James Malcharek, Lucy Lagrosse, Conal Gallagher, Harry Talks, Richard Corrie & Erick Eastwood) will be taking part in the Great Run Manchester 10K in support of Manchester Youth Zone!

Manchester Youth Zone offers young people aged 6-19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. MYZ provides a safe, attractive, accessible and affordable place where young people can discover a world of possibilities. They offer over 20 different activities per evening. Whether it’s having a roller disco, personal training in the gym, earning a bike by committing to their bike maintenance course or writing and performing plays, plus there’s a climbing wall, boxing gym, music room and much more in between! MYZ offers a place for people to talk to someone - from relationships with Youth Workers on session, to one to one support from volunteer mentors – every voice is heard. There’s a real emphasis on offering young people positive role models and supporting their needs.

Manchester Youth Zone is located in Harpurhey, the 2nd worst ward in England for the effect of long term deprivation on children, just outside Manchester city centre. Many in the surrounding area are vulnerable to poor educational attainment, future worklessness and to developing antisocial or offending behaviour.

As a team our target is to raise a minimum £1600 for Manchester Youth Zone, any support would be greatly appreciated and will be going towards a great cause!