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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.

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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

Latest Income
£289,423
Latest Expenditure
£324,941

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 14% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £359,571
Charitable Activities £188,112
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £181,164
Raising Funds £11,360
Governance £1,692
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £3,139

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£289,423
£324,9410 / 0
2024
£389,095
£361,3090 / 0
2023
£95,038
£199,5610 / 0
2022
£212,252
£323,2810 / 0
2021
£548,165
£195,663£181,164£1,419,060£22,0000 / 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

Address
WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN & LEIGH NHS
FOUNDATION TRUST
BUCKINGHAM ROW
BRICK KILN LANE
WIGAN
WN1 1XX
Registration Date
15 August 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1048659
Charity Number
1048659

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Trustees

WRIGHTINGTON WIGAN & LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust Charities
  • Three Wishes

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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