Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity
Also known as: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust Charities, Three Wishes
The mission of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Health Service Charity is to further improve the quality of patient care, through staff training, purchasing medical equipment and enhancing the patient environment and experience. This is achieved through the generosity of the general public and by fundraising activities, events and appeals.
Activities & Mission
The mission of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Health Service Charity is to further improve the quality of patient care, through staff training, purchasing medical equipment and enhancing the patient environment and experience. This is achieved through the generosity of the general public and by fundraising activities, events and appeals.
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 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Wigan and District League of Hospital Friends (organisation 701565)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £289,423 | £324,941 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £389,095 | £361,309 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £95,038 | £199,561 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £212,252 | £323,281 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £548,165 | £195,663 | £181,164 | £1,419,060 | £22,000 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity
What does Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity do?
The mission of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Health Service Charity is to further improve the quality of patient care, through staff training, purchasing medical equipment and enhancing the patient environment and experience. This is achieved through the generosity of the general public and by fundraising activities, events and appeals.
How much income did Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity report in 2025?
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity reported total income of £289k and reported expenditure of £325k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity?
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity has a program ratio of 33.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity registered as a charity?
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 1995 as charity number 1048659. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity?
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity operate?
Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Wrightington, Wigan And Leigh Health Services Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048659.
Details
FOUNDATION TRUST
BUCKINGHAM ROW
BRICK KILN LANE
WIGAN
WN1 1XX
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Also Known As
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust Charities
- Three Wishes
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated