paul@blackscorpionkarate.co.uk

7713 023750

Website:

https://blackscorpionkarate.co.uk

Black Scorpion Karate CIC is based in Pemberton, offering a space to practice traditional Shotokan Karate. They run across St. Helens, Rainhill, Wigan and Warrington - intending to use their club to strengthen families.

ataraxia4all@outlook.com

7960 965666

Website:

https://www.ataraxia.org.uk/

Atraxia For All is a local CIC, specialising in sports mentoring for the intention of bettering mental health - with an emphasis on hard to reach communities. They offer online booking - with some sessions paid - and are available to contact to discuss general sports training and fitness sessions.

1942221316

Website:

https://www.cherrybrookfc.co.uk/

Cherrybrook Football Club is a community-based club, dedicated to providing opportunities for both boys and girls to train and play.

info@doit4loui.com

7967704642

Website:

https://www.doit4loui.com/

DOIT4LOUI are a swimming based group founded on the memory of passed toddler, Louis. They teach infant swim survival lessons in Hindley Green. They also offer funding for lessons. As of 07/01/2025, they currently are on hold due to a lack of premises.

7508 230271

admin@embracegpa.co.uk

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Embrace-Gymnastics-Performance-Academy-100077653118821/?locale=en_GB

Embrace Gymnastics are a gymnastics club for young girls. They partake in competitions, hold training and are open for anyone of appropriate age to join.

info@hindleyarlfc.co.uk

1942521381

Hindley ARLFC are a charitable club, for ages 3 - 16 boys and girls! Based in Hindley, they host a amateur rugby club.

jinseikaratedojo@gmail.com

07904586272

Website:

https://www.jinseidojo.co.uk/

Jinsei dojo is a not for profit organisation dedicated to helping communities by making sport accessible to all. They use karate to improve mental health. They teach primarily children.

stephen@mbhwellbeing.co.uk

Website:

https://mbhwellbeing.co.uk/

Mind Body Health Wellbeing Gym is a Whelley based CIC, intending to improve your mental health alongside your physical. They offer a library of lifelong tools to educate yourself, mental support from the staff and more.

grassrootsofwigan@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.grassrootsofwigan.org/about-us

Grassroots Of Wigan are a Shevington-based but borough-wide reaching group. A community-led network for people who want to make changes in the places where they live.

They're a people-centred, open network where we have the space to bounce ideas around, offer and receive mutual support, learn together and from each other and stand together in solidarity full of interesting well-known people.

admin@endabuse.co.uk

01942 262270

Website:

https://www.endabuse.co.uk

Based in Ashland House, Endabuse aims to improve the safety and lives of domestic abuse victims in the UK by collecting, producing, distributing and sharing knowledge, ideas, education, information, resources, strategies and inspirations. They exist to make up for government budget cuts to abuse services. They offer training, information and resources alongside professional supervision and an 11 week programme for women 16+ to help recognise abuse.

01942 821 293

info@armedforceshq.org.uk

Website:

https://armedforceshq.org.uk

Based in Molyneux House, this CIC acts as a community hub for veterans. They run various cadet groups, mental health groups, employment support, housing support and so much more.

hsmithies.wigan@gmail.com
01942237392

Website:

https://lancashire.thewi.org.uk/find-wi/aspull-and-haigh

This charity is for the companionship, education & social gathering of women in this community. They monitor the health and wellbeing of our members particularly the elderly ones and provide contact and emotional support. They meet every second Monday of the month, at 19:30.

NOTE: This charity seems to still exist, but digital records are scarce. Address and contact details likely lead to a chief officer - rather than the organisation.

01942 864936

enquiries@fixit-uk.org

Website:

https://www.fixit-uk.org

The aim of Fix-It (UK) Limited is to improve the life chances, career choices and opportunities of young people who prefer to learn by doing things rather than an academic route into employment via further education. By working closely with a wide range of educational settings Fix-It (UK) Limited has developed a training and personal development programme that helps young people to find a place where they fit.

Irbscc@gmail.com

01942244111

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/InceRoseBridgeClub

Ince Rosebridge are a sports club that doubles as a community hub. They host events (eg. TalkFirst Christmas Fair), host local rugby youth teams for all genders and even have a small bar attached.

alan@pianospiesandpirouettes.co.uk

7434 985955

Website:

https://pianospiesandpirouettes.co.uk

PPP host dance, singing and performance lessons to help create professional dancers! They're based in Sunshine House Community Centre. The cost per lesson is £3.50 with a special introductory offer of £1.50 per lesson for the first 6 weeks. Book and find the timetable on their site.

01942 820026

reception@sunshinehousewigan.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/504518296265546/

Sunshine House is where we're based, and hosts all sorts. From the cafe next-door to the charity shop, to the community partnership, to Healthwatch, this bustling hub is open to anyone and everyone - with a friendly face to meet them.

01942 243620

Website:

https://talkfirst.org

TalkFirst are a mediation company based in Ashland House. They will mediate between you and another person in hopes to resolve your problem - whether it be divorce, falling out or more. They also run the Tou-Can youth group, and further offer mediation training.

Contact:

1942 205217

Ince Community Centre has a scarce online presence, but hosts a clinic, a library, a cafe and a good spot to chill out!

theshoeboxfairies@hotmail.com

7757334982

Website:

https://www.theshoeboxfairies.com

The Shoebox Fairies are based in Ashland house, focusing on the relief of poverty through providing shoeboxes with essentials needed for various groups, like new mothers or children.

01942 824888

info@think-ahead.org.uk

Website:

https://www.think-ahead.org.uk

First and foremost Think Ahead is dedicated to improving the lives of stroke survivors, their carers and families by rebuilding health, hope and confidence through support, advice and friendship.

The charity regularly evaluates the types of support available to stroke survivors locally, and considering how best it can change and improve lives. They offer a stroke rehabilitation course, mental health support, a support group and various activity groups.

wiganscc@outlook.com

1942821293

Website:

https://www.sea-cadets.org/wigan

Sea Cadets are a youth organisation, based on the army methods, designed to enrich and educate young people as a club!

01942 834666

Website:

https://healthwatchwiganandleigh.co.uk/

Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh is healthcare based charity in Sunshine House. They take stories about healthcare from you, and use them to identify trends in the system that need amending - or continuing. They also lend an ear to listen to your story, and have an advocacy service to run you through the NHS complaints process.

secretary@wiganlittletheatre.co.uk

01942 242561

Website:

https://www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk/

An amateur dramatics company, founded in 1943, staging productions of classic modern plays, Wigan Little Theatre are as the name implies. A theatre that runs fundraisers and sells tickets!

youth@wiganlittletheatre.co.uk

01942 242561

Website:

https://www.wiganlittletheatre.co.uk/

Youth theatre group ran by WLT!

admin@wiganpcf.org.uk

7719330602

Website:

https://www.wiganpcf.org.uk/

WPCF is the collective voice of parent carers of children and young people age 0-25 in Wigan Borough with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Working independently, but in partnership with, our Local Authority, Health and other partners to reflect the voice & impact change on SEND services.

info@wbcf.co.uk

01942 834666

Website:

https://wbcf.co.uk/

WBCF is the new evolving infrastructure for the Wigan Boroughs VCFSE sector. It exists to support charitable organisations' in any way it can. Specifically, funding, governance advice, training for charitable orgs and more!

01942 202349

abramcommunitycentre@outlook.com

Website:

https://www.abramcommunitycentre.co.uk/

Based on Vicarage Road, ACC are the local community centre in Abram. They offer room hire, host various community groups and more!. See on their site.

07833496003

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BrokenheelzLDC

Based in Abram Community Centre, this Modern Line Dance club have been established over 25 years and are fully qualified BWDA instructors in Line Dance. Open to the public!

01942202349

15thwigan@gmail.com

The group is made up of leaders of 15th Wigan BB & GA and people from the borough. We meet on Tuesday evening at Abram Community centre from 7pm till 8.15pm.

15thwigan@gmail.com

01942202349

Facebook:

https://facebook.com/15thwiganboysbrigadeandgirlsassociation/?locale=en_GB

Founded in 1944 to provide a place for young people to meet and learn new skills. Our association is made up of people of all ages who enjoy making new friends, meeting new ones and simply enjoy spending time together at one of our meetings or events.

info@wjjf-wigan.co.uk

07731516021

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/wjjfwigan

World Ju-Jitsu Federation are a national CIC, with a branch based in Abram Community Centre. They are a a Martial Arts club based in Abram in Wigan Lancashire, teaching Traditional Ju-Jitsu to Junior and Senior students.

info@healthfirstalw.co.uk

01942 863437

Website:

https://healthfirstalw.co.uk/about-us/

HFALW work closely with GP Practices and Primary Care Networks across the borough providing a variety of Primary Care services along with being at the forefront of Covid-19 delivery and Flu vaccination services and training staff across the Wigan Borough. Health First also deliver NHS health checks on behalf of the local authority and within local businesses along with providing services for a number of Primary Care Networks and GP Practices.

wigan@salvationarmy.org.uk

01942 826 461

Website:

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/wigan

'Our hope is that you will find Wigan Corps - our Church - to be a welcoming and friendly group of people who, like you, are all on a journey in life. 

We aim to be an authentic community with a passion to serve others as and when we can.

Our mission statement is .... To Know Christ, To Live Christ, To Share Christ ...... this means we, as Christians, seek to follow the truths found in the Bible, to live following the example set by Jesus, and to show the love of Jesus and His compassion in our everyday interactions with others.'

• Wigan Salvation Army

01257 253559

shevingtonvalepta@gmail.com

They are a small group of mums working closely with Teachers and Staff to help enhance and enrich the experience of their children throughout their journey at Shevington Vale Primary School.

https://www.appleybridgeallsaints.lancs.sch.uk/our-community/friends-of-all-saints

Contact:

friendsofallsaints.ab@gmail.com

1257252647

Friends Of All Saints is the PTFA (Parents, Teachers and Friends Association) for the All Saints school. A friendly team of people (parents (of current and ex-pupils). They raise around £6000-£8000/yr which is spent on things like upgrades for the school. All parents of Children at All Saints are automatically members of the Friends and they meet once every half term.

abfcsec@gmail.com

1943601938

Website:

https://appley-bridge-fc.pendlesportswear.co.uk/

Appley Bridge FC is a grassroots football club that runs various team for the community, including youth.

https://www.wiganscouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/1st-ashton-lord-gerards

Contact:

1stashtonscoutgroup@gmail.com

1942276256

1st Ashton Scout Group are a scouts club. They run cubs scouts and beavers groups Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to teach young people outdoors and practical skills.

abcgym@live.co.uk

7853 859583

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/p/ABC-Gymnastics-Dance-100063472243813/?locale=en_GB

ABC are a gymnastic club CIC based in Byrn. They run paid classes for all ages, including parent and toddler groups.

allearsmha@counsellor.com

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/allearsmha?locale=en_GB

All Ears MHA is a mental health support CIC, focusing particularly on using art to improve mental health. They run counselling for schools and youths, art therapy sessions and have taken a senior position in the Atherton Epic Hope Crisis Harbour.

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BIGAboutKids/

Big About Kids CIC is a CIC for children, devoted to giving the community and its families the best opportunities we can. They hold sessions for pre schoolers weekly and organise local community events through the year.

Address is likely personal.

enquiries@admin.ashtonsaintpeters.wigan.sch.uk

1942204041

Website:

https://www.brynsaintpeters.co.uk/page/fosps/49243

Bryn St Peter's Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) is a fund raising group, made up of parents, carers, grandparents, and staff. Everyone is welcome to come along to the PTA, whether you work full-time, part-time, or are a stay at home parent, any time you can offer will be welcomed. Meeting times vary the days and times of the meetings to try and accommodate all members and their working patterns and child care.

01942 709510

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Captains%20Lane%20Community%20Centre/393100927422474/

Captains Lane Community Centre is a community centre in Ashton-In-Makerfield. They offer room hire and run various groups. Open to the public.

We can also offer emergency food bank parcels to people who need it, and we run a bank of things offering free household items to struggling residents.

01942 712106

Downallgreenimchurch@gmail.com

Website:

https://downallgreenimchurch.weebly.com/contact.html

Downall Green & Garswood Independent Methodist Church are a methodist church based in Ashton-In-Makerfield. They run Sunday Service at 11am and various community groups on top including art classes, dancing classes, yoga and toddlers groups. See the site for more!

https://hopechurchashton.org/

Contact:

michael@hopechurchashton.org

1942725621

Hope Church run typical church activities, alongside coffee mornings monthly on a Tuesday, and various youth play and education groups. See more on their website.

https://hopechurchashton.org/youth-activities

Come And Meet Each Other (CAMEO) is for babies/toddlers (0-5 year olds) and their carers to meet in a safe environment with lots of opportunity to play with other children.  Part way through the morning the children (and adults!) stop to have a drink and some toast.  This is then followed by circle time where the children enjoy singing and doing the actions to their favourite nursery rhymes.  The session finishes at 11.30am.

https://hopechurchashton.org/youth-activities

Baseline is for children of primary school age (4-11 year olds) and takes place each Friday during term-time.  There is a varied programme from games and craft activities to Bible stories and quizzes.  The more lively activities take place in the main church hall whilst the quieter elements (stories etc.) take place in the church lounge. The programme finishes at 5.30pm when the children have the opportunity to buy sweets at the tuck shop.

https://hopechurchashton.org/youth-activities

Explore the Bible (XtB) is for children in the last year of primary school (Year 6) through to early teens. It is an opportunity to learn about the Bible in more depth. The programme finishes at 7.30pm.

https://hopechurchashton.org/youth-activities

Rooted is a group for older teens to early twenties to enjoy fellowship and study the Bible together. The location varies from week to week so please speak to Nick Williams or Sam Hogarth for more details. The programme finishes around 9:30/10pm.

https://www.morethanwordsadvocacy.co.uk/

Contact:

01942 735426

info.mtwadvoc@gmail.com

MTWs is a not-for-profit community interest company that works with people of all ages and abilities. We use drama, music, dance, singing and creative activities to help people to develop their confidence, express themselves, be more independent and achieve their aspirations. Their specialism is working with people who have a range of social care needs, communication and learning difficulties, and other health conditions such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and mental ill health. They also offer work experience and training for professionals.

https://arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk/our-school/PTA

Contact:

1942728651

office@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk

Arrowsmith PTA is a fundraising group for Arrowsmith Catholic School. The PTA welcome all past or present who are related to the school.

saintoswaldspta@gmail.com

1942724820

Website:

https://stoswaldswigan.co.uk/parents/pta

The purpose of the Parents, Teachers, Friends Association is to support and raise funds to enhance the quality of children’s education and to improve their school life.

reception@cccad.co.uk

01942 274 684

Website:

https://cccad.co.uk/

Childcare and Community Centre Ashton and District (CCCAD) is a non-profit organisation, built to provide childcare service and a community hub that covers groups for people of all ages. They offer a nursery, sensory room, a large play area room hire and the community fridge project where you can donate food for the public.

https://cccad.co.uk/community/whats-on/e:

Monday evenings 7pm to 8.30pm, yoga that uses that uses breathwork, mantras, kriyas, meditations and mudras, ran in the Childcare and Community Hub

https://cccad.co.uk/community/whats-on/

Sessions every Tuesday from 9.30 – 12.00. An interactive regular music session for 0 to 5 year old children and their parents, grandparents or carers too, where the children sing, dance, play, learn

https://cccad.co.uk/community/whats-on/

Contact:

01742 274 684.

Ashton Art Group is a small friendly group of artists based in Ashton-In-Makerfield. It is a lively amateur art society and open to all artists and would-be artists from Ashton and the surrounding areas. There are always somebody in this friendly and social group who is willing to give support and advice when you need it. New members aged 16 and over, experienced artists and complete beginners are equally welcome. There are no entry qualifications other than an interest in art. Every Tuesday from 8.00-10.00pm. Guests can attend the first few sessions free of charge, but you will be expected to join after that. Annual membership is £30 and is paid at the end of March plus weekly subscriptions of £4 each which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

https://cccad.co.uk/community/whats-on/

Contact:

wiganeast@babyballet.co.uk

07341590009

Baby Ballet dance classes give children aged 6 months to 6 years gain the chance to dance, gain confidence and shine in a fun and caring environment. On Wednesdays 9.30

Address may be personal

https://onehouseaspull.co.uk/

Contact:

01942 665770

Operated entirely by a team of volunteers, One House's aim is to serve the community and improve the lives and of those around us. Open to all in the community and to provide support that make a long-lasting difference. The Centre is here to be used by everyone. Open regular mornings during the week for a coffee and a chat. Offering room hire to small businesses, knitting groups, kids groups and more

1942888990

Website:

https://gooddeedstrust.co.uk/

The Good Deeds Trust focuses on reliving sick health, specifically dementia and Alzheimer, help with poverty and other charitable goals. They offer a £5 digital bracelet to help people with dementia get home, a dementia café in Atherton Library and more.

https://fundingfutures.co.uk/elevate-her

Contact:

44 1942 887089

Funding Futures was founded to support disadvantaged young girls and women. This includes those that have experienced:

Domestic abuse

Homelessness

Racism

Poverty

Child neglect

Prison

Young people in care

Care leavers

They can work with young girls from the age of 11 in a school setting or from 16+ at our dedicated training centre. They offer 3 educational programmes, see more on their site.

7513 139930

hello@missplaces.com

Website:

https://www.missplaces.com/

MissPlaces supports women’s well-being through a wide range of craft activities and workshops. They offer clothing repair and ironing services, object printing, wellbeing sessions and more.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/995720787136152/?locale=en_GB

Community Club based in Bickershaw which offers room hire and is open to the public.

1744678042

staidansb@sthelens.org.uk

Website:

https://www.billingestaidans.co.uk/page/pta/50085

St Aidans PTA raises funds for St Aidans School, allowing events and more. Anyone related to the school can join the fundraising efforts.

https://www.winstanley.ac.uk/1260/upholland-grammar-school-educational-foundation

Contact:

susan.edgerton@winstanley.ac.uk

1695633244

This foundation is a financial fund to assist students of Winstanley College. To apply your family need to be able to show that they are on a low income. As a guideline, any student whose family relies on benefit or income is less than £25,000 per year would be eligible to apply.

However, individual circumstances can be taken into account.

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

Website:

https://beacon-church.org.uk/

07467 245952

Beacon Church is a traditional church committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/house-groups-2/

Contact:

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

07467 245952

There are 4 different house groups each week with meetings at 7pm and 8pm on Mondays, 7.30pm Tuesdays and 8pm on Wednesdays. These groups are ran by the church for people to practice faith outside of the Sunday service.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/moaca/

Contact:

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

07467 245952

Bible study group for “Men Of A Certain Age”

Tuesdays 1:15pm to 2:30pm in the church building. Fridays 9:30 to 10.30am on Zoom.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/beacon-women-rooted/

Contact:

07467 245952

Rooted meets on the second Thursday of every month from 7.30-9pm. It is an opportunity for women of any age, life stage to practice faith worship.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/beacon-beebies/

Contact:

07467 245952

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

Baby and Toddler group that meet on Monday mornings 10am – 11.30am during term time. Beebies is a fun, safe place for children aged 0-4 to play and interact, whilst providing a relaxed environment for parents and guardians to meet and chat.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/lighthouse/

Contact:

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

07467 245952

A mid week club for primary school children. Through fun experiences the Lighthouse aims to provide a safe and caring environment for children to learn about Christian Faith. Meets every Wednesday during term time from 5.30-6.45pm

07467 245952

contact-us@beacon-church.org.uk

Website:

https://beacon-church.org.uk/youth-group/

Aimed at Year 6 - Year 9 pupils, meets every Wednesday during term-time from 7:30pm-9:00pm. Youth Group seeks to reach out to those transitioning from primary to secondary school, with all the questions and difficulties that can accompany young people at this stage in their lives. There is a focus on teaching from the bible.

https://beacon-church.org.uk/ignite/

Ignite is a group for young people from Year 9 to Year 13 that meets on a Friday night during term time. Meet 7.30-9.30pm in the church building. Includes fun, games and a bible study.

https://www.thehamletwigancic.co.uk/

Contact:

01942 324 196

g.crompton@thehamletwigancic.co.uk

The Hamlet Wigan CIC is an organisation which supports young adults aged 19 - 25 with additional needs like disability in developing skills for their future. They support the trainees to work in our onsite vocations; this includes the Nest Café which is open to the public for hot drinks and lite bites, Lakeside Printing where the Trainees make personalised gifts and The Woodlands retail outlets which sell food and daily basics. Awarm, inclusive space that empowers adults with additional needs to grow, thrive, and embrace independence.

https://mindtraineducation.com/

Contact:

07949789750

Mind Train's mission is to improve physical and mental health through access to enrichment activities including sports, hobbies and the arts. Aimed at children and adults, through courses and clubs. Call in for more information.

aliona@higherfolds.co.uk

01942 674548

Website:

https://www.higherfolds.co.uk/

Higher Folds Community Centre is a community centre in Leigh that run a nursery and grocery on top alongside offering room hire and community groups. Open to the public.

Karen@higherfolds.co.uk

Website:

https://www.higherfolds.co.uk/nursery/

Ran out of Higher Folds Community Centre, this nursery offers a warm and friendly, welcome, and safe environment with all new equipment and plenty of outdoor space. Rated good by Ofsted.

Prices:

Half Day - 3 hours: £18

Full Day - 6 hours: £36

https://www.higherfolds.co.uk/tiny-tots/

Contact:

01942 674548

aliona@higherfolds.co.uk

Tiny Tots provides FREE fun and learning activities for 0-2 year olds. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.00 and 11.00.

https://lancashiretsd.co.uk/

Contact:

Oliver@LancashireTSD.co.uk

1942 417136

Based in Higher Folds Community Centre, LTSD is a martial arts club offering free taster sessions and trainers with 10 years of experience.

https://www.higherfolds.co.uk/bristles-painting-group/

Meeting every Tuesday, 10-12, Bristles is a Higher Folds based art group open to the public.

Katierockfit@gmail.com

Website:

https://rockfit.org.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIAiCVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTmfQ_iYftWUV1m4ZObYeKHJRugFeZhh6ndUlnBkhdeeq5oR5Swo3YVTeg_aem_1alHuLDAhaJemB-3nDX6HQ

RockFit is a dance class in Higher Folds, offering rock based dance classes and fitness sessions every Tuesday evening.

https://www.hfworks.co.uk/

Contact:

enquiries@hfworks.co.uk

07931 226873

HF Works is a community hub in Higher Folds, focusing on improving people in the community to improve the community - particularly youths. providing resources,

real opportunities, and a safe space for growth and development. They support starting up businesses, young people in need and more.

https://www.facebook.com/highfieldcic/

Contact:

highfieldcic@gmail.com

7930 867209

Highfield Community Hall CIC is a venue in Highfield Grange, offering booking for events and more.

anitapilk627@gmail.com

7546 990984

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Anita-Pilkington-Fashion-Studio-100066858451819/?locale=en_GB&_rdr

6-9pm, sewing lesson in Sunshine House. £6 / session.

info@biznesmama.org.uk

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BiznesMamaNetwork

Biznesmama CIC is a Polish CIC intended to support connects successful women with those who are inexperienced or new to business or personal development, providing culturally tailored tools, resources, and affordable training/events, specifically designed to Polish women living in the UK to support them.

https://www.crafthive.org/

Contact:

Ali@crafthive.org

Craft Hive are a community safe space offering craft workshops and drop in sessions. A craft group offering an environment to escape to your problems.

enquirieschapterone@hotmail.com

1942 255287

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/hindleylibraryandcommunitycentre/?locale=en_GB

Chapter One Tea Room is a tea room ran in collaboration with THRIVE CIC, offering a social space within the Hindley Library and hosting various events and groups. Open to all.

http://www.greencrew.org.uk/

Contact:

7702490209

Green Crew provide activities for adults with a learning disability and / or mental health condition. Focusing on people's abilities, done in groups of 4. Focusing on horticulture and agricultural activities. Also based in Lilford Park in Leigh.

7977 255469

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Hindley-community-sports-and-social-club-CIC-61557477353396/

HCSSC are a community hub with 3 function rooms for hire, hosting events and offering a space for people to socialise.

07921925992

jenny@hollyshearts.co.uk

Website:

https://hollyshearts.co.uk/

Holly's Hearts aims to help children with cancer by gifting them experiences, gifts and respite breaks to support them through their treatment and create precious memories to treasure forever with their families. See more info (Like how to apply for involvement) on their site.

https://www.stpeterspavilion.org.uk/

Contact:

1942 521381

info@stpeterspavilion.org.uk

Based in Hindley, this pavilion is a community-led conferencing and leisure facility in the borough of Wigan, hosting various events and offering room hire. See more on their site. Further hosting rugby and cricket clubs.

https://hindleystpeters.play-cricket.com/home

Contact:

01942 521381

Cricket club open to the public, based in Hindley.

https://www.truecolourscic.co.uk/

Contact:

Info@truecolourscic.co.uk

1942 673495

True Colours CIC creates opportunities for adults with autism, through helping service users improve their social and sensory skills, lead fulfilling lives within their community, and help themselves by helping others plus volunteering, creative arts, and skills development.

https://wlcccarers.com/about-us/

Contact:

info@wlcccarers.com

01942697885

WLCC supports unpaid carers who look after people living in Wigan borough. Working in partnership with local statutory agencies and other voluntary organisations to deliver our services to the highest level.

https://www.wlh.org.uk/

Contact:

01942 525566

info@wlh.org.uk

Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses who live in Wigan Borough. They deliver care to address the physical, emotional, social, practical and spiritual needs of our patients. We also offer support to those people important to our patients. They do not charge for our care and rely on the local community to continue to support hospice care and services.

https://naccc.org.uk/centres/wigan-child-contact-centre/

Contact:

contact@naccc.org.uk

0115 948 4557

Child Contact Centres are neutral places where children of separated families can enjoy contact with non-resident parents and sometimes other family members, in a comfortable and safe environment.

Info@thehubcic.com

The Hub CIC is a dementia-inclusive organisation that fosters a warm and community-centric environment, located in the heart of Leigh.

Their dedicated team have been with them since 2016 and provide valuable support to individuals aged 50 and above who are living with dementia or require assistance with everyday life skills.

Their facility is designed to ensure safety and comfort, featuring a single-story building nestled within Little Rainbows 2 Nursery.

Blessing in Disguise children’s charity actively raises funds through events and through the kind generosity of its donors, support from the community and local and national businesses.  This enables us to provide a range of essential and special needs equipment, planned activities and providing a range of life enhancing experiences, via its free service, helping to significantly improve  the quality of life, encouraging social and recreational opportunities, creating many treasured memories to share with family and loved ones for terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

AdamJones.fomba@gmail.com

7730131000

Website:

https://www.marusbridge.co.uk/page/fomba/129349

FOMB is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and friends of the school who work together to support the growth and development of the school community. A mission to foster strong relationships between the school and families, enhance the learning experience for all students, and provide much-needed resources through fundraising efforts. Every parent and carer at Marus Bridge Primary is automatically a member of FOMBA, and we welcome everyone to get involved.

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We will be there to give food, drink, support and advice to anyone that calls in to us.

We work alongside various local organisations to ensure help is given to those in need.

https://www.twelveapostlesleigh.co.uk/about-our-school/our-friends/#:~:text=The%20Friends%20of%20XII%20Apostles,wish%20to%20help%20the%20school.

Contact:

enquiries@admin.twelveapostles.wigan.sch.uk

1942674312

The Friends of XII Apostles is anyone who wishes to be a friend of the school. This includes parents, grandparents, and relatives of any child who attends XII Apostles School. In short the Friends are people who wish to help the school.

https://iwetrust.org/funding-criteria

Contact:

7485 456 722

info@iwetrust.org

The mission is to support non-profit organisations and run projects that educate, improve, inspire and equip communities, to transform lives, and create a more confident, thriving, secure and sustainable world for the next generation. Offering funding for non-profits and education centres

https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=295

Contact:

1942260735

A club with a membership of pro-active individuals who work together for the good of others through various initiatives and fund-raising projects. Offering funding for your projects and more,

wiganstjudes.web@gmail.com

Website:

Wigan St Judes ARLFC : Home

'Your Mental Health & Wellness Team'

The team are trained to;

• Approach and assess for crisis

• Listen and communicate non-judgmentally

• Give support and information

• Encourage appropriate professional help

• Encourage other supports

Their interaction could range from having an initial conversation through to supporting you to get appropriate help.

https://www.leighminers.com/

Contact:

01942 672984

leighminers1957@gmail.com

Working in and with the community of Leigh since 1957, Leigh Miners is an accessible and popular space for a variety of functions. Whether you're looking for a suitable room to host a training course or you're wanting to throw the party of the year.

https://www.leighsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk/

Contact:

01942 672730

enquiries@admin.leighsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk

PTA which raises funds for St. Thomas Primary School.

https://www.leighcommunitytrust.co.uk/

Contact:

hannah@leighcommunitytrust.co.uk

1942487847

Leigh Community Trust is a thriving community-focused charity. After wide community consultation the Trust works in the areas of challenging behaviour, mental and physical wellbeing, special needs specifically Neurodevelopmental conditions, social prescribing and isolation/exclusion prevention.

They aim to enhance and support the community by creating a stronger and safer place, improved physical and mental wellbeing and the promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming excluded, relieving the needs of those marginalised and assisting them to integrate back into society.

https://lancashire.thewi.org.uk/find-wi/lowton

Contact:

lj2126@hotmail.com

01942 207764

LWI is a women's group based in Lowton, meetingthe 1st week of every month. 19:15 every Thursday.

St Josephs PTA is a parent-teacher association to raise funds for the school. All parents and teachers are welcome.

They believe that our elderly residents are an important part of their local community, where companionship and complete security is imperative.

https://thehappyplace.persona.co/

Contact:

thehappyplacecic@gmail.com

HPCIC runs creative clubs and

workshops in Leigh and

surrounding areas to promote,

inspire, and encourage creativity

for all ages and abilities.

We host and support many activities across the week, and we are planning to extend our reach and have initiatives to extend across the whole week.

https://thethreetowns.net/

Contact:

umlightford@hotmail.com

1942670284

The Three Towns is a choir that plays shows across Leigh. Find out more on their site.

https://www.turnpikecommunitytheatre.com

Contact:

info@turnpikecommunitytheatre.com

1942404469

Turnpike Community Theatre group is open to members of all ages. Rehearsals are held every Thursday at The Turnpike (above Leigh Library) from 7.30pm-10.00pm. The aim of Turnpike Community Theatre, since its formation in 1984, is to foster interest, participation and study of the arts particularly making the arts more accessible and relevant to the community living in Leigh.

https://familywelfare.co.uk

Contact:

01942 867 888

admin@familywelfare.co.uk

Family Welfare is a long-established

charity offering free, independent and confidential counselling, advocacy and community development services to people across the Wigan Borough. Our services are accessible to adults, young people and children from the age of 5 upwards.

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They provide a drop-in centre, based on Charles Street in Leigh, with as much emphasis on community and peer support as it has on professional expertise - with all the necessary information and advice for people to remain independent, with extra support if your circumstances change as a result of illness, bereavement or any other challenges in life.

https://wellwomencentre.co.uk

Contact:

01942 681411

lynn.wellwomen@btconnect.com

The Well Women Centre is run by Women for women. They aim to provide a quality, ‘needs led’ service, promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing by offering a range of education, practical and emotional support, empowering women to make positive choices.

All staff and volunteers have full DBS clearance. Their range of services includes:

• Counselling services

• Women’s Support Group

• Domestic Abuse Services

• The Freedom Programme

• Therapeutic Groups/ Crafts

https://www.facebook.com/wiganworkshopcic/

Contact:

wiganworkshopcic@gmail.com

Wigan Workshop is a organisation that sells custom signage, furniture and more - offering workshops, room hire and clubs!

01942 243068

Website:

https://16thwiganscouts.co.uk

Active scout group running cubs, beavers and scouts.

https://1stshevingtonscoutgroup.weebly.com

Contact:

1257252301

shevingtonscouts@hotmail.com

Founded in 1946, they provide an active programme of Scouting based activities, both indoor and outdoor for young people aged 6 to 18. There are four sections in the group - Beavers , Cubs , Scouts and Explorers and they all meet weekly at the HQ.

https://www.ace-wigan.co.uk

Contact:

eperry@ace-wigan.co.uk

1942829321

ACE provides a range of activities for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs.

https://www.facebook.com/appleybridgewi/

Contact:

1257254966

abwisecretary8@gmail.com

Women's group hosting various events and groups.

https://www.facebook.com/Theoldcourts/

Contact:

1942 834747

info@theoldcourts.com

Non-Profit creative arts and enterprise hub offering services, resources, events, education and support.

https://www.thebeautifulco.org

Contact:

info@thebeautifulco.org

TBC sells goods to help you grieve a lost pet and endeavours promote unity and compassion through the power of storytelling and inspire individuals to explore new ways of connecting with others.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100034784276448

Contact:

eileen@betanetcafe.co.uk

1942244201

BETA believes in the furtherance of education by improving literacy and the love of learning through a commitment to local history research to benefit all.

https://bethelimchurch.wordpress.com

Contact:

bethelimchurch@gmail.com

7712053433

Community church in Newtown, Wigan.

https://www.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Contact:

enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

1942777903

Breastfeeding Together are a registered charity set up in 2015 for the advancement of health, for the public benefit, through the provision of information, skilled help and support for the health and wellbeing of children and families. They provide peer support to families from pregnancy through to early years and beyond.

info@familychurch.org.uk

01744 894374

Website:

https://www.cornerstonefamilychurch.org/

CFC aim to be the centre of the community and to help in whatever way they can. They exist to preach the gospel and feed the hungry and pray for the sick.

https://crossstreetarts.com/

Contact:

crossstreetarts@outlook.com

1257424804

Cross Street Arts aims to provide, where possible, access to studio spaces and exhibition opportunities for professional artists. Aiming to create greater access to the visual arts and encourage learning and appreciation of these in the public arena.

https://curiousminds.org.uk/

Contact:

info@curiousminds.org.uk

01942 387083

Since 2008, Curious Minds has been connecting children and young people, teachers and youth workers with incredible artists and creative practitioners; giving them access to information, expertise, space and resources to facilitate collaboration and innovation in the field of creative and cultural education.

https://www.daffodilsdreams.org/

Contact:

maureen@daffodilsdreams.org

44 7896 811178

Daffodil Dreams aims to create a real, tangible difference in the lives of the children and families right here in Wigan. Offering clothes, bedding, toiletries, and activity vouchers, allowing them to enjoy their childhood. Funded by their charity shop.

https://douglasvalleycommunity.org/

Contact:

hilary.simpson@douglasvalley.org.uk

1942705655

Douglas Valley Community specialises in Community Centre Management and Community Asset Transfer. Working across the Wigan borough providing independent specialist advice and support to organisations managing community buildings.

Driven acts as a conduit to connect people with their families, day care provision, other 3rd sector/ community events, medical appointments, shopping trips and leisure activities.

Driven helps to provide essential transport solutions for passengers who don’t have access to a car and are unable to travel on public transport.

https://www.empathynorthwestcic.com/

Contact:

empathynorthwest@outlook.com

3033031333

Empathy North West is a non-profit organisation based in Wigan that offers therapeutic intervention to individuals, couples, families, and children. Offering confidential counselling sessions to individuals and groups tailored to suit your needs.

help@epichope.org.uk

Website:

https://epichope.org.uk/

EPiC HOPE was established to prevent suicides and provide emotional and mental health support to the people of the Wigan and Leigh boroughs.

Done through multiple avenues.

Our safe spaces, EPiC HOPE Harbours, which are held throughout the boroughs provide peer support for anyone who needs a listening ear, who is struggling, and/or is close to crisis. We provide a number of resources and if necessary, signposting.

info@firtreecollege.com

01257 251 502

Website:

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/contact-us.php

An Independent Specialist College for young people aged 16 – 25 with learning disabilities, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs that require a personalised approach to their education, health and wellbeing.

FOSB2022@GMAIL.COM

1257401125

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Friendsofstbernadettesfosb/?locale=en_GB

The Friends are a group of ordinary parents from St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Shevington fundraising and improving the school.

https://www.omegacounselling.co.uk/contact

Contact:

info@omegacounselling.co.uk
0771 416 8701

OC care for people that need help with mental health issues like depression, stress and anxiety or are simply struggling to maintain positive and healthy relationships with people in their families and work life.

https://littleshopofcreativity.co.uk/

Contact:

Info@littleshopofcreativity.Co.Uk

01257 424 257

Aiming is to make arts and crafts session accessible to all in order to improve mental health and wellbeing - running sessions across the borough

https://www.facebook.com/GearingUpBikes/?locale=en_GB

Contact:

07977 047129

gearingupbikes@gmail.com

• Recycling unloved & unwanted bikes

• Training and skills – supporting and training people into employment

• Improving access to low cost bikes

https://www.happysmilestraining.co.uk/

Contact:

info@happysmilestraining.co.uk

01942 318087

Happy Smiles provides training for those with disabilities to empower them in life.

https://www.idaraya-life.org/

Contact:

Ayisatu@idaraya-life.org

7541 526295

Basing all activities on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing, focusing on Connection, Movement and Learning New Skill. It is vital that we have safe spaces to experience life, wellness and community. Through the support of paid workshops, funders and community partners, we are able to provide opportunities for women to connect.

https://joiningjack.org/home/

Contact:

info@joiningjack.org

1942204922

Joining Jack was officially launched with the Charity Commission in July 2012 by Alex and Andy Johnson, parents of Jack – less than nine months after their world fell apart when their son, three months short of his 4th birthday, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an incurable muscle-wasting condition for which there is currently no cure.

For more than a decade, Joining Jack has been campaigning, fundraising, lobbying and investing in research, clinical trials and positions and improved standards of care to bring the best possible treatments with the best possible outcomes for ALL boys living with Duchenne.

https://www.my-life.org.uk/

Contact:

info@my-life.org.uk

125747290

My Life helps to make lives better for people of all ages who need support to live a good life, including children, young people and adults with disabilities, people with ill health or age-related problems, and people who generally feel lonely or isolated within their communities.

https://www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk/our-school/holgate-team/psfa

Contact:

orrellholgatepsfa@hotmail.com

7827336694

PTA fundraising for Orrell Holgate

https://parklanechapel.org/location

Contact:

lowehousehold@talktalk.net

1942236360

Church in Ashton-In-Makerfield running various services

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1325645498143847/

Contact:

paul@pbccwigan.co.uk

Community Centre in Platt Bridge hosting various groups.

https://remadewomen.co.uk/

Contact:

hello@remadewigan.co.uk

07907 122971

They upcycle furniture and homewares in a woman safe workshop. They offer free workshops that support women to be confident, to feel like they belong and are valued, and to express their creativity in a purposeful way. ReMade is nurturing, inspiring and accessible, supported by volunteer mentors and visiting creatives.

They support women who might be going through tough times in all sorts of ways - but you don't have to have a problem to access us. All women are welcome.

https://www.thesunandbeautyroomstrainingacademy.co.uk/beauty-training-courses-shop

Contact:

sunandbeauty@hotmail.co.uk

1942221511

A mission is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of beauty, aesthetics, and holistic therapies. They are commited to providing the highest quality of education and strive to create a friendly and supportive learning environment.

jwvjmaloney@hotmail.com

7711816922

Website:

https://shevingtonparishcouncil.net/community-association/

Local group of Shevington residents putting their heads together to run events and improve the community. Open to all residents.

secretary@shevingtonsharks.co.uk

7721537001

Website:

https://www.shevingtonsharks.co.uk/

Football club in Shevington

http://www.shevingtonpc.gov.uk/Community%20Association%20pages/What%20we%20do/Shevington%20Youth%20Club.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhi6tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUV2mJL-nMBWC_dkzQyS5yF_JSEYlkQJgNdjB0PM4KHTXF_u66pZyC5rnQ_aem_1I3L13SLFWizO5bkTmV_LA

Contact:

shevyc@blueyonder.co.uk

1257423342

Club to kids 4-7 in Shevington, hosting various activities.

https://stable-lives.co.uk/

Contact:

carrie@stable-lives.co.uk

1257543053

Stable Lives provides a calm, supportive, natural environment where individuals can feel safe when life’s challenges overwhelm.

They work with individuals and their families dealing with, or exposed to physical or mental trauma to enable them to rest, recover and re-connect into society. They offer a range of respite and longer courses for children and adults.

StandishCommCentre@outlook.com

1257421048

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Standish-Community-Centre-100064810624108/?locale=en_GB

Community Centre in Standish offering various groups and events.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Katie-Standishunderfives/100006928248007/?_rdr

Contact:

standishunderfives@hotmail.co.uk

1257478739

Nursery in Standish, Wigan.

• Under 2s £6.00 Per Hour

• 2 year olds £5.50 Per Hour

• 3 years plus £5.00 Per Hour

https://stridepartnership.org.uk/

Contact:

info@stridepartnership.org.uk

1942 418318

Stride Partnership is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that provides accommodation and basic reintegration support services to refugees within the North West of England, predominantly focussing on the Greater Manchester region and Lancashire.

NOTE: Wigan Stars rent out this venue and are not consistently based here.

https://www.thecycleproject.co.uk/

Contact:

info@thecycleproject.co.uk

07856 434653

The Cycle Project UK is a community bike shop run by volunteers and fully qualified cycle mechanics who are passionate about cycling

info@handlebards.com

7799151420

Website:

https://www.handlebards.com/

The HandleBards are cycling Shakespearean actors, performing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare plays across the UK.

https://www.lewybody.org/

Contact:

info@lewybody.org

1942914000

The Lewy Body Society supports the research community by helping them disseminate and promote their work. We have a research strategy and run regular funding rounds when researchers

and universities can apply for a grant.

https://www.themontyproject.org/

Contact

montynewf@googlemail.com

7599 752745

TMP aims to improve the mental health and advance the education of children and young people through animal assisted therapy, books and other activities'.

https://musiccontinuum.co.uk/

Contact:

lancsprovtreas@hotmail.co.uk

01942 393743

The Music Continuum exists to to encourage adults back into music as players or listeners.

https://www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/

Contact:

admin@thickskintheatre.co.uk

1942410410

Based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, they produce world-class live & digital work for UK & International touring

hello@thrivecic.co.uk

1942 522333

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Thrivecichindley/?locale=en_GB

Supporting adults with learning difficulties / mental health on site & in the community on supported volunteering and work placements

https://tmpcollege.co.uk/

Contact:

01942 212607

TMP is an independent specialist college that delivers creative qualifications to learners age 16+.

https://www.tylerleehair.com/

Contact:

info@tylerleehair.com

194220206253

Tyler Lee Hair Company delivers educational course’s for hairdressing. Works with local schools since introducing learners to Hair/Beauty/MUA industry.

01942 702287

info@wheelchairfund.org

Website:

https://wheelchairfund.org/contact-us/

The Wheelchair Fund have spent the last 4 decades providing mobility aids to people struggling with disabilities so that they can access services within their local community, breaking down barriers to participation and helping to reduce feelings of isolation in those who are affected

https://wlcommunity.org.uk/

Contact:

d.baxter@wlcommunity.org.uk

1942732022

The Wigan and Leigh Community Charity (WLCC) exists to build on the expertise developed in the Abram Ward Community Charity in order to maximize local resources and instigate, nurture and develop community business and social enterprise across the whole borough of Wigan, providing the knowledge, skills, networks and platforms, to enable social enterprise in all its different forms to thrive, thus contributing at a significant level to the education, employment and enterprise in Wigan and its neighbouring boroughs.

https://www.wldcs.org/contact-us

Contact:

WiganLeighDCS@outlook.com

7754050451

Local charity established by parents of deaf children in Wigan, supporting families by holding regular Stay and Play sessions for newly identified children and primary aged children where parents can get together with other parents. Also offering a wide range of other activities during the year for deaf children and their families allowing them to come together and build strong relationships.

http://wiganyouthzone.org/

Contact:

info@wiganyouthzone.org

01942 612061

One of the largest youth zones in Europe, home to state-of-the-art facilities that young people can’t find anywhere else in one place in the borough – from a climbing wall and radio station to a skate park, gym and dance studio.

https://www.facebook.com/p/Wigan-Choral-Society-100066509348428/?locale=en_GB

Contact:

chrismac50@blueyonder.co.uk

1942243120

A friendly, amateur choir, performing an exciting range of choral works

http://www.wiganlink.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIi2vNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVNgJPByMv-9ef44J09Payr-pFGzkAhxzA7khTVk67BI2t7-dAv37ki2jA_aem_gtaZfDn7124dIHSoGnGk6g

Contact:

marysia-welch@hotmail.co.uk

1942597237

Wigan Link is a Not For Profit Supported Living Organisation, providing support to adults described as having a disability to live in their own homes

https://www.queenshallwigan.com/

Contact:

queenshallwigan@gmail.com

1942255831

Church in Wigan town centre.

https://www.facebook.com/wlbsanne/?locale=en_GB

Contact:

wlbsanne@gmail.com

1942242891

Local charity that helps blind and visually impaired people of Wigan and Leigh

ptfa@woodfold.wigan.sch.uk

01257 400271

Website:

https://www.woodfold.wigan.sch.uk/page/wood-fold-ptfa/88507

The PTFA work hard to raise funds for school, and they hold a wide and varied range of fundraising events including Summer and Christmas Fairs, Easter Bingo, Movie Nights, Christmas and Summer discos and quiz nights.

https://www.facebook.com/bramblehousecrcworsleyhallwigan/?locale=en_GB

Contact:

1942 216305

whcrc.bramblehouse@gmail.com

https://www.wiganrotary.co.uk/

Contact:

07813 471000

wiganrotary1924@virginmedia.com

Wigan Rotary Club was formed in 1924. The Club’s priority continues to be to provide support for local community and voluntary groups. As part of Rotary International it provides assistance to organisations involved in humanitarian work overseas.

That's why The Baby Room proactively helps all new parents across Wigan who are in financial need to give their new baby the start in life that every child deserves.

01942 705260

Website:

St Andrew’s Church, Springfield - A Church Near You

St Andrew’s is a friendly, thriving community with lots of local amenities and activities to suit people of all ages and to involve them in our church family. Sunday worship is varied and includes an informal café church and more formal communion service. Children’s work on Sundays ‘Andy’s Kids’ takes place in the Parish Centre. There is a strong relationship with St Andrew’s CE Primary School.

07711 203280

Website:

ANDYS KIDS & FAMILY CAFE CHURCH - Events - St Andrew’s Church, Springfield - A Church Near You

Takes place in the parish centre every 4th Sunday from 9.30 am. It is 50p per child to cover costs. During the service we take time out for tea/coffee/juice and toast. The meeting will take the form of stories, music, worship and crafts for the children. Parents are invited to join the children. As the title states this meeting is for Families.

Open to all young ladies between 10 - 14 yrs. Lots of enjoyable things to do - crafts, working for badges, outings, camping, baking, BBQ, pizza nights, chippy nights, games, fun nights, discos, treasure hunts, sponsored events. takes place in the Parish Centre during term time. July & August closed for summer. Captain = Joan James. Assistants = Carole Hilton

Website: Events - St Andrew’s Church, Springfield - A Church Near You

Rainbows now takes place in the Parish Centre onMondays from 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. Regularly during Term Time. Rainbow Leaders are looking for responsible people over the age of 18 yrs to help with managing the group. This can be on a weekly or monthly basis that suits your circumstances. At the moment they cannot accept any more children due to the lack of helpers and will be most grateful for more assistance as there is a waiting list of children wanting to join. If you can help, please contact Elaine or Nora

Qualified Instructor - Steph Moss. Energetic dance moves with exercise combined to upbeat music. Suitable for all ages. Work at your own pace. New routines available at regular times. Come along for the fun. Zumba is for Men as well as Women!

Takes place in the Parish Centre. Event run by Petra Plumb, qualified instructor. High impact aerobics. Starts at 7 pm and ends at 8 pm

Website: Events - St Andrew’s Church, Springfield - A Church Near You

Enjoy an evening of fun, adventure, learning, challenges, etc Achieve tasks and receive badges. Switch off your games console and TV and come and experience some hands -on interesting work. This is open to 10+ to 14 yrs old. It is held on a Tuesday from 7.30 pm - 9 pm. Subs are £2.50 per child. We are also looking for leaders from 18yrs upwards to help at both Cubs and Scouts.

An exercise routine aimed at older people and those with mobility issues. If you don't like the idea of lying on a mat on the floor, then Chair Yoga is a good alternative. Same exercises, stretches, balance, and relaxation but seated on a chair. As always you work to your own ability. If it hurts then you are going too far. All movements must be within your capacity. Everyone will be working at different levels so don't think you're not doing it right because your moves are different to others. everyone is on a different path. please do the exercises mindfully and it will soon become natural. Enjoy the work out and the relaxation at the end. You will feel energised.

A relaxing way to exercise and mould your bodies without the need for a strenuous work out. classes last about 1 hour. Bring a mat if you have one [Ali does have a few spare if not]. You may also like to bring some water to drink. You only need to do what you are capable of, harder positions will become easier in time.

Our sessions last approx. 2 - 3 hrs but can occasionally be shorter or longer depending on content. You may, of course, leave at a time suitable for yourself; we have no set rules. Meet people, bring a friend, come alone, there will be plenty of friends there.

Don't worry if you cannot attend one week, it doesn't matter, we will still be there the following month. We will entertain whoever and how ever many arrive and if no one arrives we will still go ahead with our planned activity.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15336/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Christchurchince/?locale=en_GB

Christ Church is located next to the train station in Ince. The style of worship is friendly and informal, offering children’s activities, refreshments and a warm welcome. It is the home of the growing Christ Church Food Pantry, part of the Church Wigan ‘Lifted’ network. There is a close relationship with Ince CE Primary School.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15345/

Contact:

sjmoss024@gmail.com

07709885800

Zumba classes ran out of St Annes Church in Beech Hill.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6765/

Contact:

01942 241747

St Mark’s is a family friendly church with both traditional and contemporary style services on a Sunday morning.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/6765/

Wednesday mornings 9.00 – 10.30am (term time only!) St Marks Church in Newtown.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15343/

All Saints Church, also known as Wigan Parish Church is based in the centre of Wigan. This historic and beautiful building is a living centre of worship situated at the heart of our town, and we invite you to experience part of the life here.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15350/

Contact:

01942 235900

A warm welcome always awaits you at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Swinley, Wigan. It offers a haven of peace and reflection, support in times of joy and sorrow and a reminder of the presence of God in our daily lives.

Worship at St. Peter’s is traditional yet relaxed, its mixed congregation offering a friendly and inclusive welcome. This includes children for whom there are activities to ensure everyone is involved, and there are strong links with local schools and youth organisations.

Worship at St. Peter’s is traditional yet relaxed, its mixed congregation offering a friendly and inclusive welcome. This includes children for whom there are activities to ensure everyone is involved, and there are strong links with local schools and youth organisations.

Worship in the tradition of the Church of England happens once a month, and at other times is led by our good friends from Family Of Hope Church.

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15330/

Contact:

01942) 803320

01942 803320

Website:

St Matthew, Highfield - A Church Near You

A very warm welcome to St Matthew’s Parish Church. Our mission is to be a welcoming church to everyone, where the love of God is encountered through our worship and our life together as a church in this community, and where lasting friendships are formed and nurtured.

We offer a warm welcome to all our services and events. We have two traditional worship services monthly, other services have more contemporary language and Sta’s4all and Beacon are aimed at our children, younger families and congregations enjoying contemporary worship. 

Through worship and midweek activities we seek to develop discipleship, to show and share Christ-like love, building relationships with the community around us. We have strong links with our Church Primary School. 

It is ‘4 all’, you don’t have to have a child attending St Aidan’s School.

01942 728238

Website:

Holy Trinity, Ashton in Makerfield - A Church Near You

Holy Trinity is a welcoming Church in the Downall Green area of Ashton-in-Makerfield. 

We offer a mix of traditional and modern worship to suit everyone. We love to welcome people from all ages, including children. 

We have an excellent relationship with our neighbouring Rectory Primary School, and we work closely together.

We aim to provide space for prayer, for worship, for learning and growing in faith. We have a lively Sunday school each week during the main service. We also like to chat after worship over tea, coffee and light refreshments. 

We look forward to welcoming you at any of our services.'

01942 727275

Website:

St Luke's, Stubshaw - A Church Near You

St Luke's is located in Stubshaw, just outside Ashton in Makerfield.

Firstly, the foundation for who we are and all that we do is God’s Word. Our faith in Jesus Christ and our relationship with him is our starting point.

Secondly, we are all learning to live out our core values and we are prayerfully growing, together as a community of faith.

01942 728238

Website:

St Andrew's, Garswood - A Church Near You

We are a small church with a BIG Heart, located in the village of Garswood offering a welcoming invitation to the local community.

They meet once a month on Thursday (usually the first Thursday of the month) at St John’s Church, New Springs 10.30-12pm (refreshments from 10am)

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15351/

Contact:

07759 252501

St Stephen's serves the community in and around Whelley and, partnering with all of the other churches in the parish we host JED's Pantry and a welcoming warm space provision. 

We are largely traditional in our style of worship, however our all-age service on every third Sunday is much more informal. 

We aim to be, and have been told by others, that we are an opening and welcoming community. 

On 2nd Sunday we have an all age service which is much more informal in style and on 4th Sunday our ‘Lighthouse’ Sunday School meets alongside our service. On the 3rd Monday of alternate months, partnering with all of the other churches in the parish, we also host Messy Church in the parish hall. 

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/15339/

Church in Orrell

The Parish was formed in 1965 from St.John Pemberton

We have around 130 members on our electoral roll with some 115 adults & children worshipping each week.

Drop-in Cancer Support at Sunshine House Community Hub, Wellington Street, Wigan.

Whether you’re a patient, family member, carer or friend we’re here for you throughout your experience with cancer.

Weekly food shop: £3 for 15 items. Annual membership £5.

Cafe is pay-as-you-feel.

All welcome, local and beyond.

As well as providing employment for several locals, we offer volunteer placements for young people and adults with additional needs. Oh and we have excellent coffee too!

As part of CommuniTea Spaces C.I.C we offer support to groups and individuals. Activities can be tailor made to meet group requirements and we have supported local Primary schools with curriculum objectives, adults and young people with additional needs, as well as young people to gain skills through The King's Trust and Duke of Edinburgh Award. We also welcome anyone to call in who likes to potter or to just sit in the tranquility of this amazing space.

We will strive to provide the community (Muslim or non Muslim) a place to come and learn about Islam, to allow the mosque to be a springboard to furthering the communities Islamic knowledge, which will help to eliminate any misunderstandings and promote a healthier atmosphere.

Opens Every Wednesday 10am - 12 noon
Everyone Welcome!

Come along, enjoy a cuppa, a tea-cake and a chat amongst friends

Facilities

There is a large main hall which includes a staged area and 2 smaller meeting rooms as well as kitchen facilities. Available for hire for your meeting, group, party or activity.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available at the back, based in St Luke's Church in Orrell.

Monthly. Every Third Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for 1 hour.

Monthly. Every First Thursday at 10:45 a.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins

Fortnightly, 10.30 - 1.00 P.M

WEEKLY

7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Wednesday Brownies 7:00pm 

Monday - 6:00

Every Thursday Afternoon.

2 - 2.30pm, every 4th Monday in the month.

1^st & 3^rd Tuesdays: 1.00pm

2^nd, 4^th & 5^th Tuesdays: 1.30pm  

2^nd & 4^th Tuesdays: 8.00pm  

Thursdays weekly: 1.15pm

Wednesday evenings at 7pm

Monday mornings from 9.30 - 11am during term time.

Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for 2 hours, 30 mins

It serves the community of Mosley Common and surrounding areas in the Wigan and Salford boroughs. St. John's is one of three Church of England churches in the Astley, Tyldesley and Mosley Common Team Ministry.

It also enjoys good working and social connections with the Roman Catholic, Methodist and other Anglican churches in Churches Together in Boothstown.

As well as a church service at 10.00am every Sunday, we have regular housegroups and a range of other fellowship groups and activities during the week. We have strong links with our Church School, St. John's Day Care (for pre-school aged children), the Mosley Common Children's Centre and the Mosley Common Community Group.

Usually on the second Thursday of each month.

Call in for a drink and toast or a cake in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

Proceeds go to a designated charity each month.

On the first Wednesday of every month, anyone over the age of 50 can gather in an informal and friendly atmosphere. During the hour for which it runs, there are several activities including board games, quizzes, baking and crafts. Refreshments are served, and the time is concluded with a ‘Thought for the Day’.

Admission is free.

Karate at Atherton Central Church.

Astley Training Band, Astley Youth Band, Astley Unlimited Band and Astley Unlimited Choir.

Every Monday at 10 a.m. for 2 hours

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There is free hot & cold drinks and toast available. It’s a great opportunity to take time to meet new friends & take part in activities and great conversation.

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The Coffee Mornings are open to anyone, regardless of your faith background. We're just offering tea, toast and time to chat and play board games - the atmosphere is warm, friendly and possibly slightly competitive on occasions, but always a good laugh.  (TIMC are excited to be working on this in partnership with  Kings Church).

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You’re invited to join us on the first Thursday of every month  (1pm-3pm) for a chance to come together with our local community over hot drinks, refreshments & cake. 

It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and enjoy some delicious treats in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 

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We look forward to seeing you there and it’s all free of charge!

The aim is to improve the quality of life of the members by meeting together for refreshments, outings, sharing local news and also those special milestones in their lives.

Come along and join in, you will be made very welcome.

We welcome anyone to join us for a cuppa, a chat, a bite to eat and to attend our activities.

Bowl and Plate sessions are an opportunity to meet new people, get involved in various activities and enjoy a nutritious meal: Fridays 11am-2pm.

Our sessions are volunteer led, we are always on the lookout for volunteers as well as attendees

We are a group of volunteers maintaining 6 pocket gardens in Golborne Centre including the heritage site known as Peter Kane Square, the front and rear of Golborne Library, Tanners Lane Embankment and the verges outside Charles Napier and in and around the car park. 

We are here to enable independence in our customers, to encourage, inspire, and empower.

Tuesday Wigan Youth Zone Parsons Walk 12:30-2:30

Wednesday Ashton Bears Club House Lowbank Road Ashton-In-Makerfield 10:30-12:00

Thursday Leigh Miners Welfare Institute Kirby Road Leigh 1:00-3:00pm

Wednesday at 7.30pm

It is an opportunity to meet and talk to others who fully understand, because they are in the same situation.

Attending meetings is a respite opportunity and a time to discuss any immediate concerns.

Caring can be quite stressful, for which we hope to offer support over tea and biscuits.

It is important to understand that you are not alone

Meetings 1st Friday each month - Pensioner's Link

Based in Marsh Green Community Centre

Fridays - 11.00am - 11.45am

We collaborate with other local businesses and we also offer wellbeing and team building workshops for other organisations and their staff

We do a variety of activities, crafts, bingo, boccia, curling, armchair cricket, armchair volleyball and hockey as well as archery and axe throwing.

We have casino days and a local ukuele comes to entertain.

Members are encouraged to join in or they are more than welcome to sit and chat.

We try to keep things topical, so celebrate VE day anniversary, St Patrick's day, etc.

From Birth to Just starting to walk.

Come along and join us at Leigh library for some singing.

Tuesday's 11am-11.45am

Drop In

Usually the benefits agency would refer them to them, along with some health agencies. However, they would not turn anyone away who was in need and approached us without referral.

In some instances, they are able to deliver food to those who request it.

9.30 a.m.- 12 noon, weekly

Social group for older people at Kingsleigh Methodist Church.

• Free food and drink

• Homework help

• Listening ear

• Drums/guitar/vocal tuition

• Board games

• Crafts

• Chillout space.

Coffee & Book sale 10am-11.30am (money raised for a different charity each month) at Orrell Post Methodist.

Mondays

Kids session at Byrn Baptist

Every Monday at 6:30 p.m. for 1 hour

Boys Brigade -

Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for 1 hour

Youth clubs at St Peters, Byrn Road.

A learning and Support Hub "Where the grass is greener."

Offering sling, carrier and cloth nappy hire, fitting and demos. Low cost hire and free fitting, even on things that aren't hired from the library!

Plus free stretchy wrap hire for babies aged six weeks and under.

And drop box collection return services in Newton-le-Willows and Garswood.

Offering sling, carrier and cloth nappy hire, fitting and demos. Low cost hire and free fitting, even on things that aren't hired from the library!

Plus free stretchy wrap hire for babies aged six weeks and under.

And drop box collection return services in Newton-le-Willows, Culcheth and Garswood.

Offering sling, carrier and cloth nappy hire, fitting and demos. Low cost hire and free fitting, even on things that aren't hired from the library!

Plus free stretchy wrap hire for babies aged six weeks and under.

And drop box collection return services in Newton-le-Willows, Culcheth and Garswood.

At Spirix, we do things differently. Not to stand out or be cool, but because it’s the only way we can change the world.

Everyday Lessons is committed to meeting the educational, emotional, and social needs of every learner we support. 

We work in close partnership with schools, local authorities, parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure that each young person’s voice is heard, respected, and central to their journey. Our person-centred approach integrates education with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) support, with a particular focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), supporting learners to re-engage with education, employment, or training in a way that is safe, meaningful, and sustainable.

We provide guidance around Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offer tailored advice, and build strong networks of internal and external support.