The Island is a well-established charity that supports some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated young people in York, providing them with ‘Islands of space and time’. The charity aims to build confidence, self-esteem and unlock the potential of the young people that visit through positive mentoring relationships and unique programmes. The vision for this project and building is to greatly expand and enhance the offer the Island can make to York’s young people. The charity’s site at Huntington will enable The Island, for the first time, to have its own dedicated, purpose-built and highly sustainable facility.