Step Inside the Fun: Join Our Junior Open Evening

Join Us for a Junior Open Evening at Leigh Youth Hub We’re excited to invite young people aged 8–10 and their parents or guardians to a special Junior Open Evening at Leigh Youth Hub on Monday 7th July from 4:30pm to 6pm. This free event is a great opportunity for families to come and explore […]
Support young people in care: Why we’re calling on the community

Be there for young people in care At Wigan Youth Zone, we believe every young person deserves someone they can rely on. That’s why we’re calling on our local community to step up and support young people in care by becoming Independent Visitors. It’s simple. It’s impactful. And right now, it’s urgently needed. Only 3.3% […]
Inclusivity in Action: A New Junior Club at Wigan Youth Zone

New Junior Inclusion Club for Children Aged 8-11 At Wigan Youth Zone, we believe every young person deserves to feel included, supported, and free to be themselves. That’s why we’re proud to launch our new junior inclusion club for young people aged 8–11 with additional needs or disabilities. Thanks to funding from Wigan Council’s Short Breaks […]
The Annual WYZmas Markets: Bringing the Community Together This Christmas

Celebrate the Festive Season at Wigan Youth Zone’s WYZmas Markets! Get ready for a day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and festive fun as Wigan Youth Zone hosts our annual WYZmas Markets this Sunday, 1st December, from 11am to 3pm. This free event is open to everyone, offering a perfect way to kick off […]
Wigan Charity Hosts Hacker T Dog for Anti-Bullying Week Live Lesson

Wigan Youth Zone Welcomes Local Celebrity – Hacker T Dog This September, Wigan charity hosts Hacker T Dog, as Wigan Youth Zone had the fantastic experience of welcoming CBBC’s own star back to his hometown for very special filming! Working in partnership with BBC Teach and the Anti-Bullying Alliance, Hacker and his team brought an interactive, […]
GENERATION ISOLATION: Greater Manchester’s young people want to get off phones but need real-life alternatives to kick the habit

Youth charity OnSide’s Generation Isolation, the largest study of its type into the way 11–18-year-olds spend their free time, today reveals that young people want to reduce the amount of time they spend on their phones – but simply don’t know how to break the habit. ● Five OnSide Youth Zones in Greater Manchester – […]
Join Wigan Youth Zone at our Building Connections Careers Fair!

Join Us at the Building Connections Careers Fair! On 1st November, 11am-4pm, we’re bringing together young people aged 16-25 and businesses and training providers for a day of opportunities, connections, and inspiration at the Building Connections Careers Fair—in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and UK Youth. Whether you’re a young person eager to kickstart your […]
A Night of Celebration at the Wigan Borough Business Awards

Best Business Communication of the Year We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Best Business Communication of the Year at the Wigan Borough Business Awards! This recognition is not just a trophy for our shelf; it represents the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of the team. The event, held on […]
A Successful Charity Business Brunch with Alison McKenzie Folan, OBE

A Successful Charity Business Brunch We were thrilled to host another successful charity Business Brunch last Friday. We welcomed new and familiar faces from the local business community to join us for an event filled with great food, inspiring talks, and networking. The day started with brunch from Kings Fine Cooked Meats and hot drinks courtesy […]
Chair’s Charity Golf Day Raises £7,000 for Wigan Youth Zone

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for our Chair’s Charity Golf Day, with the sun shining down on us at Wigan Golf Club. It was a fantastic day out on the green, enjoying a great game of golf, spending time with each other and raising funds for Wigan Youth Zone. We’re absolutely thrilled to […]