Wigan And Leigh Hospice
The Charity provides specialist palliative care services to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with a life threatening, incurable illness. Advice and support is also offered to carers during the illness of the patient and in bereavement. The Charity aims to provide evidence based palliative care education both in house and through out reach educational programmes.
Activities & Mission
The Charity provides specialist palliative care services to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with a life threatening, incurable illness. Advice and support is also offered to carers during the illness of the patient and in bereavement. The Charity aims to provide evidence based palliative care education both in house and through out reach educational programmes.
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 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £7,236,980 | £7,044,906 | £5,946,074 | £10,497,606 | £8,995,322 | 119 / 491 |
| 2024 | £6,401,279 | £6,420,731 | £5,365,926 | £10,262,683 | £8,835,854 | 111 / 488 |
| 2023 | £5,265,836 | £5,951,420 | £4,950,131 | £10,133,834 | £8,596,314 | 109 / 450 |
| 2022 | £6,091,430 | £5,448,054 | £4,563,000 | £10,912,287 | £5,853,507 | 120 / 572 |
| 2021 | £5,965,117 | £5,174,231 | £4,485,766 | £10,216,587 | £4,828,164 | 121 / 620 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wigan And Leigh Hospice
What does Wigan And Leigh Hospice do?
The Charity provides specialist palliative care services to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with a life threatening, incurable illness. Advice and support is also offered to carers during the illness of the patient and in bereavement. The Charity aims to provide evidence based palliative care education both in house and through out reach educational programmes.
How much income did Wigan And Leigh Hospice report in 2025?
Wigan And Leigh Hospice reported total income of £7.24m and reported expenditure of £7.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wigan And Leigh Hospice?
Wigan And Leigh Hospice has a program ratio of 82.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wigan And Leigh Hospice registered as a charity?
Wigan And Leigh Hospice was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1982 as charity number 513400. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Wigan And Leigh Hospice?
Wigan And Leigh Hospice is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Sheila Fisher. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wigan And Leigh Hospice operate?
Wigan And Leigh Hospice operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wigan And Leigh Hospice a registered charity?
Yes — Wigan And Leigh Hospice is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513400.
Details
KILDARE STREET
HINDLEY
WIGAN
WN2 3HZ
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