100% of young people in care are entitled to an independent vistor. Only 3.3% have one.
At Wigan Youth Zone, we believe every young person deserves someone they can rely on.
An Independent Visitor is a consistent, trustworthy adult who volunteers to spend time with a young person in care. They’re not part of the system. They’re not paid. And that’s what makes their presence so powerful.
These visits might involve something as simple as a walk in the park, a game of bowling, a trip to the cinema or pottery painting. It’s not about the activity – it’s about the connection.