The group started when the area was identified as a hot spot for teenage antisocial behaviour two years ago. Its members organise community fun days and sit on the local residents' association.
Wigan Council youth worker Tony Russell said: "The young people applied for the funding and are delighted as this means we can stay open for at least another year. There used to be a real 'us and them' feeling between the young people and the community. Now they are a real asset to the area."
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