Wigan Link
Provides support in the community for people described as having ' learning disabilities' wishing to live in a home of their own.
Activities & Mission
Provides support in the community for people described as having ' learning disabilities' wishing to live in a home of their own.
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 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £3,222,139 | £3,146,183 | £3,146,183 | £273,640 | £273,640 | 97 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,893,737 | £2,962,610 | £2,962,610 | £197,684 | £197,684 | 95 / 9 |
| 2023 | £2,913,283 | £2,941,397 | £2,941,397 | £266,557 | £266,557 | 102 / 9 |
| 2022 | £2,794,965 | £2,748,050 | £2,748,050 | £294,671 | £294,671 | 102 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,678,191 | £2,717,479 | £2,706,719 | £247,756 | £247,756 | 100 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wigan Link
What does Wigan Link do?
Provides support in the community for people described as having ' learning disabilities' wishing to live in a home of their own.
How much income did Wigan Link report in 2025?
Wigan Link reported total income of £3.22m and reported expenditure of £3.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wigan Link?
Wigan Link has a program ratio of 97.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wigan Link registered as a charity?
Wigan Link was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1994 as charity number 1042791. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Wigan Link?
Wigan Link is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wigan Link operate?
Wigan Link operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Wigan.
Is Wigan Link a registered charity?
Yes — Wigan Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042791.
Details
Office Bay Ltd
Unity House
Westwood Park Drive
WIGAN
WN3 4HE
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