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 […]
Hive update March 2020
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In light of current developments, we are heartbroken to share the news that on Friday after our senior session finishes there won’t be any further open sessions at The Hive for the time being. This will be the first time we have stopped our universal offer since we […]
Stuart Barnes returns to The Hive as Chief Executive
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] In January, after 15 months away, we welcomed Stuart Barnes back to The Hive as our permanent CEO once again. Having worked for The Hive since before opening as employee 001 he left in October 2018 to take up a role with our “umbrella” charity, OnSide Youth […]
Hive projects launch to help reduce knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Wirral’s Hive Youth Zone launches a programme of targeted Youth Work to tackle knife crime and promote positive outcomes for young people. The Hive has been successful in obtaining funding for vital projects which will raise the aspirations of young people and highlight the dangers of knife […]
First Junior prom night welcomes over 300 members!
[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Over first EVER Hive Junior Prom was an astounding success! On Wednesday 8th January our first ever Junior Prom took place at the Hive. Organised by our Junior Council the event was designed to be night to remember for our Junior members. After lots of consideration the theme […]
