--- title: "Embrace Wigan & Leigh — check charity number 1082663 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Embrace Wigan & Leigh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082663. Education/training charity based in 81 Ribble Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/embrace-wigan-leigh retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:13:03.101Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- 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 Website [www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk](http://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=embrace-wigan-leigh&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk/) ## 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1082663).