Base71 Youth Zone in Barnsley has won the Sustainability and Social Impact Award at the Yorkshire Property Awards in recognition of its contribution to young people in the area.
The youth facility, built through collaboration between Barnsley Council, OnSide and partner organisations, provides a safe space for young people aged eight to 19 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs) to learn new skills, build confidence and access opportunities.
Facilities at Base71
The purpose-built facility includes a rooftop kick pitch, sports hall, climbing wall, fitness suite, arts and crafts room, music studio, multimedia suite, sensory room, mentoring kitchen, dance studio and boxing and martial arts gym.
Current membership and impact
Base71 currently has almost 5,000 active members engaging in activities that build confidence, resilience and aspiration.
Cllr Luke Wheat, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Assets, said: "We're thrilled to see Base71 recognised with this award. The Youth Zone is much more than a building, it's a place where young people can feel safe, supported and inspired to reach their full potential."
Mandy Carlson, CEO of Base71 Youth Zone, said: "We're delighted that Base71 has received this award. Our building was designed with young people at its heart, creating a place they want to be and a space where life-changing youth work can happen every day."
The award was sponsored by Ridge and recognises the work of project partners OnSide Youth Zones, Triton Construction, HB Architects, Walker Sime, Ramboll, ARC Engineers, TACE, JFQube, BWB, SK Transport, EDGE, Trevor Bridge Associates and ECUS.
