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Registered charity · No. 1082663Charitable company81 Ribble Road

Embrace Wigan & Leigh

Embrace Wigan & Leigh is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, based in 81 Ribble Road.

Quick answer

Embrace Wigan & Leigh is a registered charity (number 1082663) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £782,886 (year ending 2025-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Embrace Wigan & Leigh?

Registered charity number
1082663
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
81 Ribble Road
Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28)
£782,886

What does Embrace Wigan & Leigh do?

To promote the care, welfare, interest, treatment, education and advancement in primarily the Wigan and Leigh area and surrounding districts of people with any form of disability, their families and carers and to provide information, advice, support and personal advocacy.

What causes is Embrace Wigan & Leigh registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Embrace Wigan & Leigh yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Embrace Wigan & Leigh is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Embrace Wigan & Leigh a legitimate charity?
Yes. Embrace Wigan & Leigh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082663) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Embrace Wigan & Leigh's charity number?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh's charity number is 1082663. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1082663?
Search 1082663 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Embrace Wigan & Leigh do?
To promote the care, welfare, interest, treatment, education and advancement in primarily the Wigan and Leigh area and surrounding districts of people with any form of disability, their families and carers and to provide information, advice, support and personal advocacy.
Does Embrace Wigan & Leigh have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Embrace Wigan & Leigh. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Embrace Wigan & Leigh?
Embrace Wigan & Leigh's website is http://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.