Wigan Boys And Girls Club
Also known as: Wigan Youth Zone
Our aim is to work with young people between the ages of 8 to 19 and up to 25 for young people with additional needs, with particular emphasis on young people from disadvantaged circumstances. We are a seven night per week youth provision, offering a universal service as well as a targeted offer for young people using various mediums of sport, arts and one-to-one activities all in the same venue.
Activities & Mission
Our aim is to work with young people between the ages of 8 to 19 and up to 25 for young people with additional needs, with particular emphasis on young people from disadvantaged circumstances. We are a seven night per week youth provision, offering a universal service as well as a targeted offer for young people using various mediums of sport, arts and one-to-one activities all in the same venue.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,190,861 | £2,295,969 | £2,218,729 | £8,736,648 | £1,933,574 | 90 / 69 |
| 2024 | £1,760,600 | £1,998,956 | £1,936,265 | £8,841,756 | £1,911,197 | 79 / 90 |
| 2023 | £1,522,889 | £2,114,565 | £2,010,978 | £9,355,011 | £2,119,743 | 85 / 91 |
| 2022 | £1,478,396 | £1,864,390 | £1,796,271 | £9,948,321 | £2,704,278 | 83 / 70 |
| 2021 | £2,435,985 | £1,538,019 | £1,520,997 | £10,059,554 | £2,911,222 | 77 / 29 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wigan Boys And Girls Club
What does Wigan Boys And Girls Club do?
Our aim is to work with young people between the ages of 8 to 19 and up to 25 for young people with additional needs, with particular emphasis on young people from disadvantaged circumstances. We are a seven night per week youth provision, offering a universal service as well as a targeted offer for young people using various mediums of sport, arts and one-to-one activities all in the same venue.
How much income did Wigan Boys And Girls Club report in 2025?
Wigan Boys And Girls Club reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wigan Boys And Girls Club?
Wigan Boys And Girls Club has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wigan Boys And Girls Club registered as a charity?
Wigan Boys And Girls Club was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2010 as charity number 1134451. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Wigan Boys And Girls Club?
Wigan Boys And Girls Club is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gary Speakman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wigan Boys And Girls Club operate?
Wigan Boys And Girls Club operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wigan Boys And Girls Club a registered charity?
Yes — Wigan Boys And Girls Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134451.
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WIGAN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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