Salford Youth Zone secures £100,000 donation from latest patron

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Salford Youth Zone, a service to support young people opening in summer 2025 has announced its latest donor.

With plans to promote financial literacy and employability skills for young people Manchester Building Society will become a patron of the service.

Hoping to equip young people with the skills to make informed financial decisions and build long-term stability, the move comes as part of a North West revival with a £100,000 donation over four years.

Andrew Haigh, a representative for Manchester Building Society said: "It’s an exciting time for us as we relaunch in Manchester this year and deepen our roots in the city by committing to initiatives that unlock the potential of individuals, families, and communities.

"We intend to focus our powerful partnership with Salford Youth Zone  on developing the financial and personal empowerment of young people."

The youth zone aims to support thousands of young people within its state-of-the-art facilities, following the success of the first Empower site, HideOut Youth Zone, in Gorton.

Other patrons include Salix Homes, Muse, Assura, and Sandywood Property.

Adam Farricker, CEO of Empower Youth Zones, said: "Every young person deserves access to a youth worker and the support they provide. Financial literacy remains a significant challenge and addressing it is crucial to creating equal opportunities for young people."

Manchester Building Society also has plans to open a flagship branch on King Street later this year with further branches offering accessible financial advice.