Charities In Wigan

the charity supports local people who suffer from enduring mental health problems, by recruiting volunteers who spend time with the clients, helping them gain confidence to reintegrate into the community; we train and supervise the volunteers.We work with the statutory services and families of the clients.

Wigan & Leigh People First is a user led self advocacy charity for people with Learning Disabilities. We try and make sure that people with learning disabilities have a voice and are listened too. We listen to what our members have to say and campaign about the things that are important to them. We develop projects that support the hopes & dreams of our membership.

Driven is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation providing transport facilities in the Borough of Wigan and the surrounding areas for persons who have need of such facilities by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial or other disadvantage or those living in isolated areas where there are no adequate or safe public transport facilities.

The advancement of the Christian Gospel of salvation by the grace of God through Christ Jesus. The relief of sickness and financial hardship and the promotion and preservation of good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, counselling and support. The advancement of education. In such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may think fit.

Provision of services and facilities for education purposes in accordance with the Trust Deed

To offer support throughout the area both to those who are themselves experiencing heart or vascular procedures, and to their families to support financially and otherwise all forms of cardiac procedures carried out by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe) & to raise funds, inviting and receiving contributions by way of subscription, donation and any other

Provision of health services, health information and support, health promotion and interpreting service; drop in service, Chinese GP drop in surgery, health activities for older people, foot screening service,telephone information and help service, drop in service and health checks. General information and support service.

Empowerment and support of individuals to realise and enhance their earnings potential to ensure sustainable self sufficiency, by means of educational events, networking events, one-to-one advice, mentoring and interest-free loans

The Wheelchair Fund provide electric wheelchairs scooters and other equipment for those that are turned down by other bodies. All the equipment we supply are on loan from the fund and get returned to the fund when no longer needed.We also have our own Second hand Charity shop, we sell all donated items to make funds to buy equipment.

General charitable purposes

Providing services and facilities to rehabilitate and relieve from their disablities persons who have suffered head injuries and who reside in Greater Manchester and are receiving or have received medical treatment;Providing relief for the families of such persons who have suffered head injuries;Providing or arranging after care services for such persons who have suffered head injuries.

PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WITHIN UNITED KINGDOM, AND SUPPORTING OTHER CHURCHES ABROAD.THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.

Supports the work of the Mothers Union worldwide, but operates mainly with the Diocese of Liverpool, providing support to families, children, young people and older people within the area.Operating within the community, schools, hospitals and prisons to support those in need.

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We now wish to operate Greater Manchester wide, not Bolton, Salford and specifically Little Hulton as previously stipulated.

Tooba Masjid provides a service to the community in the following areas. It provides religious education to raise awareness and understanding of Islamic beliefs and practices.. It provides a clean, safe environment that is opened to allow Muslims to worship five times a day, 7 days a week. The Iman also provides support to people?s problems and to conducts Marriage Ceremonies.

We provide mentoring for those with substance abuse problems.We run a mobile skatepark to provide a positive diversional activity in areas where there is little for children and young people to do.We have two charity shops which provide training placements for unemployed young people. We give away furniture and household items to those starting up a home for the first time.

The team is a voluntary organisation whose objective is to save life and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountain areas without cost or obligation. The team also helps the emergency services with search and rescue activities in areas and conditions where they may not have adequate, resources, experience or where our specialist skills are required.

THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS ATTENDING WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED PRIMARILY BY MEANS OF HARDSHIP PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AND BY SUPPORTING OR SUBSIDISING EDUCATIONAL VISITS & ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE OF BENEFIT EITHER TO STUDENTS STUDIES OR WHICH ADVANCE STUDENTS CULTURAL & SOCIAL EDUCATION.

New Lodge Preschool offers preschool activities for children age 2 and over.

Manchester Malayalee Association aims; to encourage and provide facilities to help social, cultural and sports activities among the Malayalee (Kerala) community members in Manchester, to contribute to multiculturalism at local, national and international levels, to support activities for the welfare of children, to promote, plan and execute programs for the development of the community.

Christian Church - for the promotion of Missions based on Biblical values

The provision of weekly public worship services; the organisation and operation of community activities such as family events and events for the elderly; relief of poverty and hardship through practical assistance; to better communicate the Christian faith and congregate the local community in the UK or world.

We provide a place of regular Christian worship. The good news of the Christian faith is proclaimed. Bible truths are taught. As a church we provide a community of support. We provide welcome & help to persons of particular need, and pastoral counselling / practical help. Children are educated in Bible knowledge and provided a place to meet with others of similar age in a safe environment.

Running Dorset Road Community Centre with volunteers and staff to enhance the offer for local residents and user groups in Atherton.