James Hall & Co. announced as founder patron of Preston’s new Youth Zone

James Hall & Co. Ltd has said it’s proud be a founder patron of Preston’s new Vault Youth Zone, which is set to open later this year.

The new Youth Zone will be located on the corner of Crooked Lane and Tithebarn Street and will offer first class facilities, opportunities and support for Preston’s young people. Pictured above are Tim Jacques, CEO of Vault Youth Zone with James Hall & Co.’s Anthony Barton.

The new Youth Zone will have over twenty activities, including an indoor climbing wall, a sports hall with four courts, a fully equipped gym, a dance and drama studio and a 3G kick pitch.

Also within its facilities will be a Maker Zone, where young people can work with 3D printers, a training kitchen, a music room with recording studio, an arts and crafts room and an enterprise and employability suite.

Supporting this will be trained youth workers and dedicated volunteers available seven days a week to offer guidance and support to help Preston’s young people to thrive. It will create permanent full and part-time jobs, as well as volunteering opportunities.

Andrew Hall, James Hall & Co.’s joint managing director, said: “We’re based in Preston, and when the opportunity arises, we like to support the local community and have done so many times in different ways over the years.

“I was particularly enthused to hear the opportunities that the new Vault Youth Zone will provide the city’s young people. It’s going to be an outstanding facility that will be accessible at an affordable level in a challenging economic environment.”