Warrington Youth Zone has received a generous donation of £6,700 from Cheshire Police, as part of their ‘Constabulary in the Community’ Christmas project.

The initiative is set to donate £50,000 to six charities across Cheshire.

The Youth Zone, a charity that has supported Warrington’s young people since 2022, is one of the beneficiaries.

It began as the Warrington Boys Club in the 1930s, making it more than 70 years old. The club has changed its name and location several times over the decades, becoming Warrington Youth Club in 2003 and a registered charity.

From our current facility on Winwick Street, the Youth Zone offers a variety of activities and initiatives to aid young people’s development.

We are proud to provide opportunities to gain skills, knowledge, self-awareness, and confidence, enabling young people to make positive life choices.

The donation from Cheshire Constabulary will support our upcoming projects in the new year, and the 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.

“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.

“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.”

Dave McNicholl, director of operations at Warrington Youth Zone, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded such a generous donation of funding from Cheshire Constabulary to support our work with children, young people and families.

“This funding will allow us to continue to support young people at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour and criminality by providing a rich array of diversionary activities and raise their awareness and understanding of the implications of their current choices.

“We look forward to working closely with Cheshire Police in providing the highest level of support to those who need it most.”