Age Concern Wigan Borough
Also known as: Age UK Wigan Borough
The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We employ approximately 50 staff and work with around 70 volunteers and aim to have a presence across the borough.
Activities & Mission
The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We employ approximately 50 staff and work with around 70 volunteers and aim to have a presence across the borough.
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 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 | £1,036,517 | £1,074,832 | £1,074,832 | £937,357 | £410,000 | 58 / 35 |
| 2024 | £917,766 | £876,650 | £876,650 | £975,674 | £410,000 | 25 / 34 |
| 2023 | £672,641 | £775,084 | £775,084 | £934,558 | £410,000 | 25 / 22 |
| 2022 | £641,284 | £747,110 | £747,110 | £1,037,001 | £410,000 | 27 / 25 |
| 2021 | £749,155 | £748,996 | £748,996 | £1,142,827 | £450,000 | 23 / 11 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Age Concern Wigan Borough
What does Age Concern Wigan Borough do?
The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We employ approximately 50 staff and work with around 70 volunteers and aim to have a presence across the borough.
How much income did Age Concern Wigan Borough report in 2025?
Age Concern Wigan Borough reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Age Concern Wigan Borough?
Age Concern Wigan Borough has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Age Concern Wigan Borough registered as a charity?
Age Concern Wigan Borough was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 2004 as charity number 1103022. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Age Concern Wigan Borough?
Age Concern Wigan Borough is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Armstrong. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Age Concern Wigan Borough operate?
Age Concern Wigan Borough operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Age Concern Wigan Borough a registered charity?
Yes — Age Concern Wigan Borough is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1103022.
Details
74-80 Hallgate
WIGAN
Lancashire
WN1 1HP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Age UK Wigan Borough
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated