Through our recent outreach work we have supported young people in Altrincham & Salford.
Foundation 92’s unique Mobile Youth Zone visits bus stations, interchanges and bus stops across Greater Manchester 6 days of the week to provide young people with a safe place to have fun during the evenings.
Our bus contains a PlayStation 5, VR Gaming Headsets, Air Hockey, an Arts & Crafts station, and more for young people to enjoy!
During these mobile sessions, we educate young people on the effects anti-social behaviour can have and supports young people to make the right choices and not conduct in risk-taking behaviour.
Altrincham Bus Station
A young person from Altrincham has become a familiar face at the bus station. In the early days, the young person would quietly board the bus, sit for a while, and then leave. What we later came to understand was that he often came to the bus as a way of hiding—from police, supervisors, or Transport Safety and Enforcement Officers (TSEOs).
The young person wasn’t causing trouble himself, but he was often in the company of others who were. Unfortunately, just being around the wrong crowd meant he was getting into trouble by association.
Over time, we began having regular conversations with the young person—gently advising him about the importance of choosing the right company and staying out of situations that could lead to trouble. What stood out about the young person was his willingness to listen. Despite the influence of those around him, he was always open to understanding what was right for him.
Today, the difference is clear. For several months now, the young person has distanced himself from trouble. He still comes on the bus, spends some time playing or just being around, and then heads home—without incident.
Little Hulton, Salford
Two brothers from the District Centre who have been attending sessions at the bus. Early on, we mentioned that our team ran football sessions at Peel Park from 4–6pm, and they’ve been attending ever since.
Coming from a background of financial and family difficulties from a young age, both boys found a safe and welcoming space on the bus. When they first joined us, they were often being bullied by local children. However, the bus offered them a safe place, where they could enjoy playing games on the PS5, air hockey, and sometimes VR sets.
They loved chatting about their day—school trips, meals, and their plans. Over time, they stopped spending time with the children who were bullying them and began to feel more confident and comfortable.
They started opening up about their concerns, and we provided them with support when needed.
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