Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan
Also known as: Wigan Citizens Advice Bureau
The Company's objects are to promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but without limitation, for the benefit of the community in the Borough of Wigan and surrounding areas.
Activities & Mission
The Company's objects are to promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but without limitation, for the benefit of the community in the Borough of Wigan and surrounding areas.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £891,748 | £884,462 | £884,462 | £424,011 | £318,952 | 29 / 16 |
| 2024 | £999,828 | £1,026,153 | £1,026,153 | £416,725 | £290,446 | 34 / 20 |
| 2023 | £981,637 | £1,011,610 | £1,009,708 | £443,050 | £327,450 | 35 / 19 |
| 2022 | £1,080,832 | £1,047,626 | £1,047,598 | £473,023 | £301,951 | 40 / 16 |
| 2021 | £1,104,148 | £1,036,125 | £1,035,832 | £439,817 | £326,590 | 42 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan
What does Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan do?
The Company's objects are to promote any charitable purpose for the public benefit by the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress in particular, but without limitation, for the benefit of the community in the Borough of Wigan and surrounding areas.
How much income did Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan report in 2025?
Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan reported total income of £892k and reported expenditure of £884k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan?
Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan has a program ratio of 99.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan registered as a charity?
Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 August 1989 as charity number 701882. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan?
Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is BEVERLEY JORDAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan operate?
Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan operates across 6 areas, including Bolton, Bury, Oldham and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan a registered charity?
Yes — Citizens Advice Service In The Borough Of Wigan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701882.
Details
Suite 2.1
33 Lord Street
LEIGH
WN7 1BY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wigan Citizens Advice Bureau
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated