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Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity

Also known as: Peter Polding's Charity

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR IN THE WIGAN AREA

Activities & Mission

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR IN THE WIGAN AREA

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

Latest Income
£16,583
Latest Expenditure
£8,080

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 48.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 48.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£16,583
£8,0800 / 0
2023
£17,904
£9,3430 / 0
2022
£15,493
£1,0140 / 0
2021
£14,479
£1,0140 / 0
2020
£13,022
£2,8040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity

What does Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity do?

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR IN THE WIGAN AREA

How much income did Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity report in 2024?

Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity registered as a charity?

Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1979 as charity number 248976. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity?

Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is ZENA D'SOUZA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity operate?

Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Wigan Town Relief In Need Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248976.

Details

Address
Alker Ball Healds Solicitors
Unit A1
Sovereign Business Park
Kings Croft Court
WIGAN
WN1 3AP
Registration Date
26 March 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
248976
Charity Number
248976

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Trustees

ZENA D'SOUZA Chair
Graham Hart
Kathryn Anthon
Lynn Prescott
Rev SAMANTHA LOUISE NICHOLSON
Stanley Higginson
Susan Hardy

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Peter Polding's Charity

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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