April – June 2026 Quarterly Update
Promoting wellbeing, encouraging confidence, supporting every journey. Our latest Quarterly Update celebrates a busy and inspiring season at Unitas Youth Zone, with young people exploring new skills, strengthening their wellbeing and accessing more opportunities than ever. From Volunteers’ Week and health and wellbeing activities to new corporate partnerships, this update highlights the many ways our […]
HERspace has arrived: a space created by girls, for girls
Something shifted at Unitas on Saturday. We officially launched HERspace. Our new girls-only provision designed with girls, for girls. What began as a vision is now a living space filled with energy, confidence and connection. Over 155 girls attended the launch, many bringing the women who inspire them. It quickly became more than an event, it […]
New STEM Opportunities for Young People at Unitas
Unitas Teams Up with GSK to Create New STEM Opportunities for Young People We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that will bring inspiring science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) opportunities to young people at Unitas Youth Zone. As part of a wider collaboration between GSK and national youth charity OnSide, Unitas has been […]
Pat Furniss Honoured at the Barnet Civic Awards
We’re absolutely delighted to share that our brilliant colleague Patricia Furniss (Pat) –our Head of Reception and HR Assistant – has been awarded a Scroll of Recognition at the Barnet Civic Awards. Hosted by the Mayor at Hendon Town Hall, the Barnet Civic Awards shine a light on the people and organisations who go the […]
January – March 2026 Quarterly Update
Supporting wellbeing, building confidence, creating new beginnings. Our latest Quarterly Update marks a positive start to the year at Unitas Youth Zone. From the exciting launch of Girls Zone and vibrant fundraising events to young people developing healthy habits and taking part in Self-Love and Wellbeing Week, this quarter highlights the importance of wellbeing, connection […]
Unitas 2025 Impact Report: Your support. Their future. Our impact
Unitas Youth Zone has launched its 2025 Impact Report, showcasing the powerful difference made possible through the support of its donors, partners and wider community. In 2025, because of that support, Unitas reached 3,462 young people across Barnet, becoming a safe and trusted space for almost one in three young people in Burnt Oak. The report highlights how community investment is transforming lives – providing young people […]
Unitas launches major initiative to support teenage girls
Unitas Youth Zone is proud to announce a major new initiative to address one of the most pressing challenges facing young women today: declining participation, growing isolation and reduced confidence during adolescence. Across the UK, teenage girls are stepping away from spaces that once helped them thrive. From around age 13, participation in youth activities […]
Youth zones are driving down school absences
New research proves youth zones are driving down school absence…and Unitas is right at the heart of it On 24 February, OnSide published significant new research in collaboration with King’s College London evaluating the impact of Youth Zones on school outcomes. The findings are powerful and deeply encouraging for all of us who believe in the importance of open […]
Unitas Warm Hub wins project of the year!
We’re absolutely delighted to share that on 29th January, Unitas’ “Forever Young” Warm Hub won Project of the Year at The Barnet Group Community Awards. This award is a huge recognition of the incredible impact the Warm Hub has had on local older residents over the past two years, and we couldn’t be prouder! A special shout out goes to Pat Furniss and […]
Uniquely Unitas Fundraising Dinner raises over £260,000 for 2026
What a night at the Uniquely Unitas Fundraising Dinner. We were thrilled to welcome around 170 guests for an evening full of energy, conversation and purpose, all in support of the young people at Unitas. This was not a typical sit down dinner. Guests explored our spaces, met our incredible young people and youth workers, and saw first-hand […]