Wigan Deanery Trust

The Charity was established to work with partners in Wigan and Leigh to promote the welfare and wellbeing of local residents with a particular emphasis on tackling social exclusion.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity was established to work with partners in Wigan and Leigh to promote the welfare and wellbeing of local residents with a particular emphasis on tackling social exclusion.

Grants

Wigan Deanery Trust makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to: organisations
Total spending (2025): £461,455; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, religious activities and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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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

St Helens Wigan

Financial Information

Latest Income

£570,646

Latest Expenditure

£461,455

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £556,612

Charitable Activities £10,665

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,369

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £461,354

Raising Funds £44

Governance £1,830

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £57

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	£570,646	£461,455	£461,354	£285,392	£61,424	16 / 0
2024	£348,581	£389,973				0 / 0
2023	£316,652	£310,551				0 / 10
2022	£385,081	£308,463				0 / 0
2021	£370,104	£268,216				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wigan Deanery Trust

What does Wigan Deanery Trust do?

The Charity was established to work with partners in Wigan and Leigh to promote the welfare and wellbeing of local residents with a particular emphasis on tackling social exclusion.

How much income did Wigan Deanery Trust report in 2025?

Wigan Deanery Trust reported total income of £571k and reported expenditure of £461k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wigan Deanery Trust registered as a charity?

Wigan Deanery Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 July 2019 as charity number 1184650. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Wigan Deanery Trust?

Wigan Deanery Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wigan Deanery Trust operate?

Wigan Deanery Trust operates across 2 areas: St Helens and Wigan.

Is Wigan Deanery Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wigan Deanery Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184650.