Everyone should feel as though they belong and are welcome within their community.
Community inclusion has many benefits - increased social connections, opportunities to share ideas and talents, and promote equality and diversity.
We have a variety of organisations and groups that host a number of activities helping you feel safe and connected.
- The Local Offer has wide range of information about all the support and facilities which families can expect to find in their area for children and young people who have special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities
- Our Town Online Directory is bringing together local support and things to do in the community whether you are living, visiting or working in the Wigan Borough
- Happy Smiles Training CIC (external link) aims to improve the social inclusion of disabled people. They also help to empower disabled people to create positive social change, through an inclusive and user-led approach to training and project delivery
- Leigh Leopards (external link) in partnership with Leigh Community Trust has joined forces in a new initiative in Physical Disability and Learning Disability Rugby League. Sessions are tailored to people’s needs and provide a supportive and inclusive environment to learning new skills and build social connections through sport
- Wigan Warriors (external link) in partnership with Wigan Warriors Community Foundation are committed to improving participation and activity levels in under-represented groups. Rugby League pathways include physical disability league, learning disability league and wheelchair rugby league
- Wigan Athletic Community Trust (external link) is an award-winning official charity of Wigan Athletic, supporting over 12,500 people across the areas of Community Development, Schools and Training and Skills each year, and runs a full programme of activities for young people at various venues across the borough, from football coaching to multi-sports clubs, dance sessions and disability soccer.
- Brighter Dayz (external link) aims to provide flexible, high-quality and person centred approached day-care services to children and young people with a variety of additional and complex health needs and life limiting conditions. An inclusive activity and respite centre, ensuring parents/carers get a well-deserved break. It’s a place where children and young people can be themselves, feel included and accepted whilst increasing positive mental health issues through experiencing social stimulation with their peers
- Inclusive Futures is a centre providing support for young people aged 14+ to access a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Created for young people aged 14+ with complex health and learning disabilities, Inclusive Futures offers an after-school club dedicated to promoting fun, life skills and engaging with friends
- Leisure for All is a short breaks service offering the parents and carers of disabled children a break from their caring role. Experienced support staff offer hands-on care and support to children with disabilities, health needs and other complex needs aged 5 to 19 years who live in the Wigan Borough
- LINC2 has a wide range of activities run by Wigan Council, partner organisations, and local community groups as well as information and guidance for young people
- Wigan Youth Zone (external link) is a purpose built, state-of-the-art youth facility in Wigan town centre. It offers young people from across Wigan the opportunity to meet friends, have new experiences, learn new skills, and access the support they need to develop and achieve their potential
- Leigh Youth Hub (external link) is a place to make connections, try new activities, speak to youth workers, meet people your age and make new friends. They offer half term programmes, activities for all, targeted sessions and SEND sessions in partnership with A-Team Hub
- A Team Hub (external link) is a part of the Leigh Community Trust’s core delivery, supporting children and young adults with Neurodevelopmental conditions, their families, and carers. The service focuses on pre and post-diagnostic support and life-changing early intervention with autistic children and young people
- BYOU project Wigan and Leigh, is an action group that campaigns for positive change for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexuality or gender identity (LGBTQ)
- Youth Cabinet campaign to make things better for young people In Wigan. It’s a place where you will be listened to and where you will get support to have your views heard by people who make decisions in Wigan Borough such as people who run Wigan Council, health services and transport
- Global Friends is a group run in partnership with Everything Human Right community organisation In Leigh. It Is a group for young people aged 11-17 (up to 25 with a disability) from different ethnic backgrounds
- Embrace (external link) is a user-led charity dedicated to supporting disabled people and their families. They have a range of projects that aim to enhance the lives of the people they support, including Adventure Group, social networking groups and volunteer opportunities
Local Green Spaces
With over 35 urban parks and formal gardens to visit, Wigan Borough has a lot to offer, from leisurely walks and children’s events to family fun days for your enjoyment. There are a range of quality sports facilities and adventure playgrounds in each of the borough parks with free events and activities running throughout the year.