With the support of Wigan Youth Zone and funding from the Prudence Trust, Courtney was able to reach her full potential. The Prudence Trust’s funding enabled us to provide 1-2-1 Well-Being Youth Workers, who helped Courtney learn to handle her trauma through the power of youth work.
Head of Fundraising
“I believe in the power of community and the potential of every young person. Growing up, I saw firsthand how vital support and resources can transform lives. By working with Wigan Youth Zone, I have the privilege of helping to create opportunities and a brighter future for the next generation. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the direct impact our efforts have on the youth in our area.”
Grants and Trusts Manager
“I am incredibly proud to work for Wigan Youth Zone. Through grants and trusts, we secure the vital resources needed to support our fantastic team of role models, innovative programmes, and partnerships with local businesses. WYZ is more than a youth club – it’s a catalyst for positive change in the community.”
Grants and Trusts Coordinator
Join our community of more than 70 patrons and you will be supported by our fundraising team, Lynsey and Sharon, to get the most out of your relationship with Wigan Youth Zone – from business networking and events opportunities to getting involved in the life-changing youth work you’re helping to fund.
As a charity, we need to raise a minimum of £2 million every year just to keep our doors open.
Without local businesses’ support, we simply couldn’t offer young people our unrivalled range of activities and opportunities to help them fulfil their full potential.
Our impact goes beyond the young people we work with: for every £1 invested in our charity, a total of £2.17 is generated as a cost saving to society.
Contact our Corporate Partnership Manager, David Castle for an informal chat on David.castle@wiganyouthzone.org
From skydives to swim challenges, 10ks to treks – organise your own challenge in aid of Wigan Youth Zone to help young people across the borough fulfil their potential.
You don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie to raise money for us. Join our army of fundraisers by getting involved in bake sales, Come Dine With Me competitions, quiz nights – where there’s fun to be had, there’s money to be raised!
Aside from fundraising for us, businesses can help transform the lives of young people in many ways :
Contact our Head of Fundraising, Lynsey Heyes for an informal chat on lynsey.heyes@wiganyouthzone.org
More than 35,000 young people have found their place and fulfilled their potential as a result of passing through our doors – but, as a charity, we need to raise a minimum of £2 million every year just to keep our doors open.
Boost team morale by doing your bit for the next generation: host a fundraising event or challenge in your workplace – or speak to us about making Wigan Youth Zone your Charity of the Year.
We are more than simply youth facilities and activities. We provide a safe and supportive space where every young person can have fun, make friends and fulfil their potential:
Our impact goes beyond the young people we work with for every £1 invested in our charity, a total of £2.17 is generated as a cost saving to society, – a total of £4 is generated in social value (using the TOMs framework).
