WIGAN AND LEIGH COMMUNITY CHARITY
We aim to provide services and support to the local community in areas such as Food Poverty, Mental Health support, reducing Social Isolation, supporting people with Disabilities, and supporting people back into Skills training and Employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,277 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £192,332 to £156,055. The trustees maintain that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £120,541 after accounting for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to maintain an adequate level of reserves to ensure it can continue to provide the services of the charity.” — page 3
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/07/2025)
Trustees
- Helena Birch
- Kerry Whittle
- SONYA FAYE BITHELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £275k | £312k |
| 31/03/2024 | £244k | £278k |
| 31/03/2023 | £308k | £210k |
| 31/03/2022 | £221k | £194k |
| 31/03/2021 | £245k | £172k |
Common questions
Is WIGAN AND LEIGH COMMUNITY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,277 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £192,332 to £156,055. The trustees maintain that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £120,541 after accounting for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Social Entrepreneurship pathway for Young People |