Feeling overwhelmed by endless scrolling and bad news? You’re not alone ❤️ Over half of young people feel anxious and want to spend less time on their phones (OnSide’s 2024 Generation Isolation report).

The best summer memories don't cost a thing. That's why we've got free entry AND free meals all summer long!

We’re only on day one and it’s already a belter! Holiday Club’s off to a top start, we can't wait for the next 6 weeks.
Book your spaces here www.wiganyouthzone.org/book-onto-ho...

This June, we’re going bold for young people’s mental health. ❤️From red outfits to wild challenges - whatever you do, do it in red. Let’s Paint the Borough Red together and raise £8,000 to support local young minds. www.justgiving.com/campaign/wyz...

Wigan's most affordable holiday club is back for Easter!
Join us for £15 a day, 8am-6pm, for 8-11 year olds. (Includes breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.)

www.wiganyouthzone.org/book-onto-ho...

"I don’t believe young people just want to be online. If we create the right environments, they’ll want to go and play." – Sir Gareth Southgate
His visit to Mahdlo highlighted what we see at Wigan Youth Zone – young people thrive when given the opportunity to connect in real spaces.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀: 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀. 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 💜💚🤍

We're approaching the end of another financial year and we're reflecting on last year. 2023/24 was a big year for us - we turned 10! A full decade of empowering young people in Wigan & Leigh.
You can have a nosy at the full report here - www.wiganyouthzone.org/annual-repor...

Kindness cam 📹

Need a laugh? Someone to talk to? A climbing wall that costs less than your bus fare? We’ve got it all.
Become a member today!

Behind every young person who walks through our doors is a story of potential - and with the right support, they can achieve anything.

Take Seraphina, attending our Double Track music sessions
gave her the support and confidence she needed to perform on stage!
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A safe space. Hot meals. Trusted youth workers. We're open 7 days a week to support young people in Wigan and Leigh.

94% of young people who attend a youth club in the North West say it has made a positive difference to their lives. That’s the power of a safe, supportive space.

We're 5 months into January but we can now confidently say that there is only 1 day left! It's been a long one but you did it! We did it and we're almost there.

Since 2010, youth services have been cut by £1 billion—yet they’re more essential than ever.
Youth Zones like ours are a lifeline, giving young people a safe space, opportunities to grow, and trusted adults to turn to. This isn’t a ‘nice to have’—it’s a necessity, and we’ll keep being here for them.

Calling all Artists, Creatives & Hobbyists! 🎨
We're looking for talented creatives across any art form to contribute to a Rainbow Trail; a celebration of LGBTQ+ history, hope & joy 🌈

📆 Deadline 17th Feb
Info: lgbt.foundation/50years/rainbow-trail
Submit a proposal: forms.office.com/e/gFtR2HkbxF

Ever wondered what we're all about at Wigan Youth Zone?
We’re a charity right in the heart of the Wigan borough, using youth work to support young people from Wigan and Leigh.

Looking for an affordable, exciting holiday club for 8-11 year olds in Wigan?
From 17th-21st Feb we're running our holiday club for £15 a day (8am-6pm), including breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack!
www.wiganyouthzone.org/book-onto-ho...

Youth work is like a toolbox with many tools. It's not just one thing; it's about helping young people develop skills, build their confidence, find their voice, explore new things, find what they love, and become active members of their communities.

At Wigan Youth Zone, we're here for it all!