Embrace Wigan & Leigh
Also known as: Embrace North
To promote the care, welfare, interest, treatment, education and advancement in primarily the Wigan and Leigh area and surrounding districts of people with any form of disability, their families and carers and to provide information, advice, support and personal advocacy.
Activities & Mission
To promote the care, welfare, interest, treatment, education and advancement in primarily the Wigan and Leigh area and surrounding districts of people with any form of disability, their families and carers and to provide information, advice, support and personal advocacy.
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.
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Financial Information
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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 | £782,886 | £800,937 | £749,795 | £536,133 | £536,133 | 27 / 100 |
| 2024 | £727,118 | £681,132 | £632,329 | £554,184 | £508,198 | 25 / 110 |
| 2023 | £570,548 | £554,250 | £526,071 | £508,197 | £491,899 | 26 / 100 |
| 2022 | £502,838 | £529,188 | £523,198 | £491,899 | £425,000 | 18 / 100 |
| 2021 | £586,487 | £493,685 | £490,152 | £518,250 | £508,861 | 23 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Embrace Wigan & Leigh
What does Embrace Wigan & Leigh do?
To promote the care, welfare, interest, treatment, education and advancement in primarily the Wigan and Leigh area and surrounding districts of people with any form of disability, their families and carers and to provide information, advice, support and personal advocacy.
How much income did Embrace Wigan & Leigh report in 2025?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh reported total income of £783k and reported expenditure of £801k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Embrace Wigan & Leigh registered as a charity?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2000 as charity number 1082663. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Embrace Wigan & Leigh?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOANNE BARROW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Embrace Wigan & Leigh operate?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh operates across 3 areas: Lancashire, Sheffield City and Wigan.
Is Embrace Wigan & Leigh a registered charity?
Yes — Embrace Wigan & Leigh is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082663.
Details
81 Ribble Road
Platt Bridge
WIGAN
Lancashire
WN2 5EG
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Also Known As
- Embrace North
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- 30 July 2026
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