--- title: "Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group — check charity number 1098073 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098073. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wigan. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigan-flashes-conservation-and-community-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:57.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group is a registered charity (number 1098073) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Flashes Conservation and Community Group? Registered charity number 1098073 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wigan Website [www.wiganflashes.org/web](http://www.wiganflashes.org/web/) ## What does Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group do? Obtaining funding and working on projects that will enhance the Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lightshaw Water Meadows Reserve, (parts of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve) for both wildlife and the public. Maintaining the existing facilities and publicising the Reserves' attractions and events to increase appropriate use and protect their long term viability. ## What causes is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group 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-flashes-conservation-and-community-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wiganflashes.org/web/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098073) 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 Flashes Conservation and Community Group's charity number? Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's charity number is 1098073. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098073? Search 1098073 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 Flashes Conservation and Community Group do? Obtaining funding and working on projects that will enhance the Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lightshaw Water Meadows Reserve, (parts of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve) for both wildlife and the public. Maintaining the existing facilities and publicising the Reserves' attractions and events to increase appropriate use and protect their long term viability. Does Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group. 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 Flashes Conservation and Community Group? Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's website is http://www.wiganflashes.org/web/ — 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/1098073).