The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal
Also known as: The Mayor's Charity
The Mayor of Wigan's Charity Appeal raises funds or receives donations to support one or more organisations/charities during each Mayoral year. The chosen organisation/charity must benefit residents of the Wigan Borough in order to be considered for support by the Charity. Ideally the funding should be used for a capital project but we do not rule out revenue funding.
Activities & Mission
The Mayor of Wigan's Charity Appeal raises funds or receives donations to support one or more organisations/charities during each Mayoral year. The chosen organisation/charity must benefit residents of the Wigan Borough in order to be considered for support by the Charity. Ideally the funding should be used for a capital project but we do not rule out revenue funding.
Grants
The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2026)
- £39,135
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, arts, culture, heritage, or science, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £73,426 | £39,135 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2025 | £105,144 | £64,105 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £79,981 | £32,494 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2023 | £74,168 | £37,506 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2022 | £46,342 | £4,896 | 0 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal
What does The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal do?
The Mayor of Wigan's Charity Appeal raises funds or receives donations to support one or more organisations/charities during each Mayoral year. The chosen organisation/charity must benefit residents of the Wigan Borough in order to be considered for support by the Charity. Ideally the funding should be used for a capital project but we do not rule out revenue funding.
How much income did The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal report in 2026?
The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £39k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal registered as a charity?
The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2016 as charity number 1169188. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal?
The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Sharrock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal operate?
The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal a registered charity?
Yes — The Mayor Of Wigan's Charity Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169188.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- The Mayor's Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated