The Children’s Fund is a national government programme. It is a pool of money that was set aside to provide services for children aged 4 to 13 who might be prevented from taking a full part in their community because, for example:
- They have a disability
- They have suffered or witnessed domestic violence
- They are at risk of anti-social behaviour or offending
- Their parents misuse drugs or alcohol
- Their parents suffer enduring mental health problems
- They come from an ethnic minority background
This is known as ‘social exclusion’
How can it help children and young people?
Children and young people from Wigan borough will benefit from the Children’s Fund because it will give them:
- Better access to services
- The chance to take part in music, arts, drama, cultural and leisure activities, and
- The chance to contribute to their local community
Who will it help?
The services provided by the projects funded by Wigan Children’s Fund will support children and young people:
- Who are in the age group 4-13
- Who live in the Wigan borough
- Whose parents are on a low income so they can’t afford to pay for leisure activities
- Who are young carers with responsibilities at home
- Whose parents can’t help them get usual services
- Who are asylum seekers or from ethnic minority backgrounds
How much do services cost?
Most of the services offered by individual projects are free. Those which do have a change don’t cost very much.
How do you get services?
For more information about each project and details of how you can get services, contact Wigan Children’s Fund.
