--- title: "Wigan and Leigh Community Charity — check charity number 1163945 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigan and Leigh Community Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163945. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Platt Bridge Community Zone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigan-and-leigh-community-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:33:19.043Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigan and Leigh Community Charity is a registered charity (number 1163945) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; economic/community development/employment; recreation. Its latest reported income was £275,244 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Wigan and Leigh Community Charity? Registered charity number 1163945 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Platt Bridge Community Zone Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £275,244 Website [www.wlcommunity.org.uk](http://www.wlcommunity.org.uk/) ## What does Wigan and Leigh Community Charity do? We aim to provide services and support to the local community in areas such as Food Poverty, Mental Health support, reducing Social Isolation, supporting people with Disabilities, and supporting people back into Skills training and Employment. ## What causes is Wigan and Leigh Community Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan and Leigh Community Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan and Leigh Community Charity 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=wigan-and-leigh-community-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wlcommunity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigan and Leigh Community Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigan and Leigh Community Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163945) 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 Wigan and Leigh Community Charity's charity number? Wigan and Leigh Community Charity's charity number is 1163945. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163945? Search 1163945 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 Wigan and Leigh Community Charity do? We aim to provide services and support to the local community in areas such as Food Poverty, Mental Health support, reducing Social Isolation, supporting people with Disabilities, and supporting people back into Skills training and Employment. Does Wigan and Leigh Community Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan and Leigh Community Charity. 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 Wigan and Leigh Community Charity? Wigan and Leigh Community Charity's website is http://www.wlcommunity.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/1163945).