The initiative is a rare opportunity for Wigan-based young people and organisations to access funding exclusively for our borough. Since the project’s inception in late 2022, funds have been raised through a variety of sources. This includes online donations by fans, proceeds from special edition vinyl releases and on-the-gate donations at some of the band’s biggest shows - including their 8,000-capacity sell out at Manchester’s Castlefield Arena last summer.
Local organisations are invited to apply for grants ranging from £500 to £2,000 to support activities that foster joy, positivity, and hope. Individual young people, aged 11-18, can also apply for grants of £50-£500, provided they are connected to and referred by Wigan Youth Zone, Leigh Youth Hub, or Wigan Targeted Services. Backed by The Lathums The Chance To See Fund is a collaboration between The Lathums and Wigan-based arts charity, Curious Minds.
Inspired by a lyric from The Lathums' 2021 single "How Beautiful Life Can Be", this fund was created in response to the cost-of-living crisis and inspired by the band’s own successes, having had access to music as teenagers and as part of their further education. The Lathums debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2021 and took home a second No.1 award for their second album, From Nothing To A Little Bit More, in 2023.
The band feels a strong calling to give back to the Wigan Borough, the place that nurtured their creative journey. The Lathums' generosit.