Leigh Caring Kitchen
Also known as: The Bridge Community, The Bridge at Leigh
THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN LEIGH, WIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS, WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ON LOW INCOMES OR EXPERIENCING POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS OR WORKLESSNESS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, SUPPORT, PRACTICAL SKILLS, ADVICE AND USING FOOD SURPLUS REDISTRIBUTION IN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE WASTE AND RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.
Activities & Mission
THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN LEIGH, WIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS, WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ON LOW INCOMES OR EXPERIENCING POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS OR WORKLESSNESS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, SUPPORT, PRACTICAL SKILLS, ADVICE AND USING FOOD SURPLUS REDISTRIBUTION IN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE WASTE AND RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.
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 80% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 863). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Housing 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 | £665,807 | £690,409 | £690,409 | £389,151 | £389,151 | 16 / 15 |
| 2024 | £578,202 | £597,939 | £597,939 | £413,753 | £413,753 | 12 / 20 |
| 2023 | £515,945 | £429,279 | £429,279 | £433,490 | £423,490 | 11 / 20 |
| 2022 | £415,287 | £357,777 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £340,805 | £241,144 | 0 / 40 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Leigh Caring Kitchen
What does Leigh Caring Kitchen do?
THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN LEIGH, WIGAN AND SURROUNDING AREAS, WORKING WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE ON LOW INCOMES OR EXPERIENCING POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, CRISIS OR WORKLESSNESS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, SUPPORT, PRACTICAL SKILLS, ADVICE AND USING FOOD SURPLUS REDISTRIBUTION IN THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE WASTE AND RAISE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS.
How much income did Leigh Caring Kitchen report in 2025?
Leigh Caring Kitchen reported total income of £666k and reported expenditure of £690k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Leigh Caring Kitchen?
Leigh Caring Kitchen has a program ratio of 103.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Housing charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 863 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Leigh Caring Kitchen registered as a charity?
Leigh Caring Kitchen was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 November 2015 as charity number 1164347. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Leigh Caring Kitchen?
Leigh Caring Kitchen is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANK BOWKER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Leigh Caring Kitchen operate?
Leigh Caring Kitchen operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Leigh Caring Kitchen a registered charity?
Yes — Leigh Caring Kitchen is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164347.
Details
LEIGH
Lancashire
WN7 1ES
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Bridge Community
- The Bridge at Leigh
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated