Wigan Youth Zone Unveils Prestigious Believe Star in Honour from Wigan Council
We are overjoyed and immensely grateful to Wigan Council for honouring Wigan Youth Zone with the prestigious Believe Star! Today, we had the incredible privilege of unveiling this shining symbol of recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to Wigan Council for their unwavering support and belief in our […]
Wigan Youth Zone Celebrates 10th Birthday with Spectacular Family-Fun Community Event
On Saturday, June 10th, 2023, from 11am to 3pm, Wigan Youth Zone will open its doors to the entire community, inviting everyone to join in the festivities at their state-of-the-art facility located on Parsons Walk, Wigan. The event aims to bring together families, young people, and community members for a day of joy, laughter and […]
Young People Come Together for a Royal Celebration at Wigan Youth Zone
On Saturday 6th of May, 2023, Wigan Youth Zone’s Senior Members hosted a Coronation Celebration event to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The event was a great success, with young people from across the community coming together to celebrate this momentous occasion. Sam, Max, Courtney and Macey decided to take on […]
Head of Youth Works’ take on Children’s Mental Health
It’s probably no surprise, that in nearly two decades of working with young people, it is striking how considerably mental ill health in young people has risen, post-pandemic. The pandemic was a time of uncertainty, social isolation, and of significant disruption to our routine, however for many young people it also came at a key […]
Wigan Youth Zone: Essential Mental Health Support for Young People
Mental health has been a crucial issue for young people in the UK for many years, but it is widely recognised that the issue has become more pronounced as a result of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis. For example, a recent survey by Direct Line Insurance and Mind found that 95% of young people are […]
A Patron’s Remarkable Journey to Everest Base Camp for Wigan Youth Zone
Director of MAC Construction, Billy Aspey, has completed his epic journey to the Everest base camp, raising over £10,000 for Wigan Youth Zones 10 For The Next Gen Campaign! A passionate supporter of the local Youth Charity decided to take on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to help Wigan Youth Zone continue vital work with young people […]
Our Charity, Out Future.
We are delighted to launch our ‘10 for the next gen’ campaign to celebrate the milestone of Wigan Youth Zone turning ten, this June. Over the next 10 months we will be showcasing the phenomenal work of our charity since we opened, as well as sharing our plans for the next ten years and beyond. […]
Since it was opened, 10 years ago, Wigan Youth Zone has been a lifeline for thousands of young people across the borough.
Since it was opened, 10 years ago, Wigan Youth Zone has been a lifeline for thousands of young people across the borough Wigan Youth Zone kicked off their 10th Birthday celebrations at their charity ball on Saturday 18th March, at the DW Stadium. The event attracted over 300 local supporters who were delighted to celebrate […]
Wigan Youth Zone Awarded Believe Star
This year is extra special for us because we are celebrating our 10th birthday! And what better way to mark this milestone than by receiving a Believe Star from Wigan Council and being added to the Walk of Fame in Believe Square? This is a huge honour for us and we are so grateful for […]
Creating conversations around internet safety
Safer Internet Day is a time to remind ourselves of all the ways technology can bring us together and how we can protect ourselves from unsafe and inappropriate content. So, it is important for young people and parents to talk about the dangers of social media and the impact of online behaviours that can lead […]
