Wirral Life February 2017 | Page 19

Wirral Youth Zone will offer a multitude of activities and services will help raise the aspirations, improve the health and well-being and enhance the prospects of an anticipated membership of over 3,000 young people across Wirral.
To make this a reality, The Hive needs to recruit 100 dedicated members of the community to make sure they deliver the best service for Wirral’ s young people. If you have a passion for working with young people or simply want to give a little back by helping out in an admin or kitchen role for example then The Hive want to hear from you- contact Volunteer and Training Manager Sam Curley on: sam. curley @ thehiveyouthzone. org.
The Hive will cost £ 1million per year to run and this will be through a combination of public sector and private sector funding. 50 % of the running costs has virtually been secured through the local business community but they still need more. Becoming a Founder Patron of The Hive is a chance for the local businesses and philanthropists to make the difference
to the lives of young people and the future of a prospering region. Their support and endorsement of the project will lead the way to encourage others to invest in the future of the borough’ s young people. For more information about how to get involved please contact: Kate Thomas on kate. thomas @ thehiveyouthzone. org.
Revenue support has already been pledged by: Urenco UK, Boulting Group, Altrad NSG, The Contact Company, Selwyn-Lloyd Charitable Trust, John Syvret CBE, The Bibby Family, Cammell Laird, Edward Billington & Son Ltd, Anne Duchess of Westminster ' s Charity, B & M Waste Services, Andrew Collinge Hairdressing, Park Group and West Wallasey Car Hire.
Wirral Youth Zone is an independent charity which will operate to the successful OnSide Youth Zones model. For more information or to sign up as a member visit www. thehiveyouthzone. org / newmember. wirrallife. com 19