Community - Autism Friendly

Community inclusion has many benefits such as increased social connections, opportunities to share ideas and talents, and promote equality and diversity.

Here’s some links to help find out about what’s on near you:

• Our Town Directory is a place to bring together local support and things to do in the community whether you are living, visiting or working in Wigan.
• LINC 2 provides things to do and information about issues that might affect you, find out about services that are here to support you and discover the latest opportunities for young people in Wigan and Leigh.
• Leigh Youth Hub (external link) is a brand new facility that offers young people activities and support.
• Wigan Youth Zone (external link) runs activities for young people including sports, music, gym, skate facility, dance and climbing wall.
• The BYOU Project Wigan and Leigh is a support project for young people (under 19) who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning sexuality or gender identity (LGBTQ).
• Wigan Athletic Community Trust (external link) works to create stronger communities by providing positive activities for young people and families.
• Wigan Warriors Community Foundation (external link) uses the power of Sport and Rugby League to make a difference to people’s lives. 
• Let’s Connect – Embrace (external link) helps people who are socially isolated or lonely back into their community and build support networks.

What’s on

Autism Friends Coffee Group

Join us at the Armed Forces Community HQ for our new Autism Friends Coffee Group. Have a brew, chat, play games, socialise and make new friends.

• Where? Molyneux House, School Lane, Wigan WN1 3SE
• When? First Thursday of the month, 11am - 2pm
• Find out more by visiting Autism Friends Coffee Group - Our Town Directory.

Autism Engagement Group

Do you want to meet new people, talk about your experiences using services in Wigan and help make change?

• Where? Ashland House, Dobson Park Way, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DX
• When? Second Thursday of the month, 10am – 12pm
• Find out more by visiting Autism Engagement Group - Our Town Directory.

Autism Friends Employability Group

Get support from Job Centre staff around finding volunteering opportunities or paid work, identifying reasonable adjustments, benefit guidance and employability skills.

• Where? Molyneux House, School Lane, Wigan WN1 3SE
• When? Third Thursday of each month, 11am  - 2pm.
• Find out more by visiting Autism Friend Employability Group - Our Town Directory.