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 […]
3B Training Renews Silver Patronage with Wigan Youth Zone

We are over the moon to announce that 3B Training has renewed its Silver Patronage with Wigan Youth Zone! This significant commitment from 3B Training will help us continue our work as a charity that provides life-changing support for young people in Wigan and Leigh. Every day, we open our doors to hundreds of young […]
Wigan Youth Zone to receive funding from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and UK Youth

Wigan Youth Zone has been chosen by youth work charity UK Youth to receive funding for a special project, supported by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Building Connections supports youth workers to create stronger pathways to employment for young people.Eight new areas – Leicester, London, Manchester, Reading, Slough, Somerset, Swindon and Wigan – have been chosen for the programme, where youth work […]
Summer Starts Now With Summer Solstice Party

Wigan Youth Zone is ready to celebrate the longest day of the year with the best event of the year in our Summer Solstice Party! The theme will be football shirts and festival vibes to make sure we are celebrating summer in style. However, we will have a massive variety of activities to make the […]
Free WYZ Memberships This June!

Wigan Youth Zone is incredibly pleased to announce that we will be giving away free memberships and renewals for the month of June! This offer is available to all who want it, whether you be a regular attendee or signing up for the very first time. We are extremely passionate about engaging and inspiring as […]