Carlisle Youth Zone, which supports nearly 3,000 young people in the city, was awarded the funds by housebuilder Barratt Homes. Caroline Taylor-Beswick, CEO at Carlisle Youth Zone, said: "Barratt Homes’ generous donation to our #TeenCYZ campaign will help fund the core costs that make our work with young people possible every week, helping us create and maintain a welcoming, safe and trusted space where young people feel they belong. Nearly 3,000 people aged seven to 18 attend the Carlisle Youth Zone (Image: Chris Lewis)Carlisle Youth Zone is part of the national OnSide network and offers a range of youth work and targeted programmes. Arts and crafts at the Carlisle Youth Zone (Image: Chris Lewis)The youth zone said 39 per cent of its attendees are currently experiencing poverty, while 20 per cent have a disability. Rhys Nicholson, managing director at Barratt Homes, said: "We are very proud to support the great work at the Carlisle Youth Zone.