Hive update – 23rd June 2020
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Following the announcement today we know many of you are asking about the reopening of The Hive. Youth centres across the country are however receiving separate guidance from government via the NYA (National Youth Agency) We have had so many messages from young people and their families, […]
CreateArt4Hope – artists support mental health projects at The Hive
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] A national emergency appeal to raise £100,000 for national and local charities has been launched. The appeal is supporting The Hive Youth Zone in Birkenhead, who as part of their work supports young people experiencing mental health issues, and Mind. Every donor will receive a thank-you gift of […]
Stuart’s Big Bike Back!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Stuart Barnes our Chief Executive is asking for your support as he marks the anniversary of a life-changing accident with a cycling fundraising challenge. On 12th June 2019 Stuart was involved in a serious road accident. He underwent 9 hours of life-saving surgery and at the time was […]
Presidents Cup At Home 2020
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] This year the Onside Network Presidents Cup is taking place as a virtual competition, as young people isolated at home are competing in a series of online challenges, rather than meeting up as in previous years. The virtual President’s Cup competition will run for four weeks and will […]
The Hive helps support NHS staff training during Covid-19 pandemic
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Collaborations between Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, the Army Reserve Centre and the Hive Youth Zone have supported the training of over 100 NHS staff and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the pandemic and to ensure the people of Wirral can […]
Prince Harry sends message of support to Youth Zone members
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] During this time of isolation and social distancing, OnSide Youth Zones across the UK have been supporting their 50,000 members remotely via phone calls and over social media with digital and interactive content. The Hive Youth Zone, a charity based in Birkenhead, is part of this network and […]
Youth Worker Steve is taking on the ‘100k in May’ challenge.
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Steve Anderton, Senior Lead Youth Worker at Wirral’s Hive Youth Zone is setting out to run more than 100 kilometres this month to raise much needed funds for local young people in need. This challenge has been adopted by Steve as he has seen first-hand the impact of […]
Generous award of £25,000 from the Steve Morgan Foundation
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone is continuing to reach young people in need after receiving £25,000 in emergency funding. Following Government advice, the Wirral based charity is unable to open for its usual daily open-access youth sessions, but is reaching its 3000+ members through new, engaging and innovative […]
Hive Emergency Fundraising Appeal
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Vulnerable young people need us now. The Hive is a charity dedicated to supporting all young people. In this time of crisis we are needed more than ever before. We have a wonderful family of patrons and supporters whose generous contributions allow us to transform the lives of young […]
Hive at home – virtual sessions and one-to-one support for members
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] On Monday 23rd March we launched ‘Hive at Home’ – a virtual Youth Zone offer for our members as a direct response to having to pause our universal open-access sessions for the first time since we opened almost three years ago. ‘Hive at Home’ is a way for […]