CHIEF Constable Mark Roberts has donated £10,000 on behalf of Cheshire Constabulary to the Youth Zone in Warrington as part of the ongoing Constabulary in the Community Christmas project.
It was presented on day three of the Constabulary in the Community Christmas charity initiative, which will see Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts donating a total of £50k of funds to five worthy charities and organisations from across Cheshire.
Warrington Youth Zone is one such charity, which has supported the young people of the town from its state-of-the-art facility since 2022, but its history spans over 70 years, having first been established as the Warrington Boys Club in the 1930s.
Over the next seventy-plus years, the club adapted and operated out of several locations across the town and welcomed generations of young people from all walks of life, genders and backgrounds, before changing its name to Warrington Youth Club in 2003 and becoming a registered charity.
The Warrington Youth Zone has built upon the legacy of the Youth Club and offers a variety of different activities and initiatives to support young people’s development, offering opportunities to gain, increase and develop skills, knowledge, self-awareness and confidence.
Whether young people want to meet old friends, make new ones, work out or get involved in a sport, or simply find somewhere where they can relax and have a hot meal, the Youth Zone is available to them for just 50p a visit.
CEO Dave McNichol met with chief Constable Mark Roberts yesterday, Wednesday, and was presented with a cheque for £10,000 to support their upcoming projects for the new year and the continued day-to-day running of the facility.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts said:”The Youth Zone is integral to the children of Warrington and has a long legacy of helping them become the best version of themselves, which is why I am delighted to present their team with this cheque for £10,000 to support them in doing so through the next 12 months.
“Their work also helps us as a force, as the opportunities the Youth Zone provides gives these young people an alternative to engaging in crime or anti-social behaviour, instead giving them a safe environment where they can freely express themselves and have fun with others of a similar age.
“It is very important that the young people have a safe place to go to where they can develop their skills and abilities, pick up a new sport or hobby, or meet up with friends and socialise, but most importantly, enabling them to make positive and healthy life choices.”
