--- title: "Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind — check charity number 220636 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 220636. Disability charity based in Westwood Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigan-leigh-and-district-society-for-the-blind retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:16:08.967Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind is a registered charity (number 220636) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £47,693 (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, Leigh and District Society for the Blind? Registered charity number 220636 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Westwood Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £47,693 ## What does Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind do? Our charity helps blind people who live in the metropolitan borough of Wigan. We hold weekly social classes in the day. We hold day trips in the summer. We also offer advice on equipment and will order when requested daily living aids . ## What causes is Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind 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-leigh-and-district-society-for-the-blind&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind a legitimate charity? Yes. Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 220636) 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, Leigh and District Society for the Blind's charity number? Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind's charity number is 220636. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 220636? Search 220636 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, Leigh and District Society for the Blind do? Our charity helps blind people who live in the metropolitan borough of Wigan. We hold weekly social classes in the day. We hold day trips in the summer. We also offer advice on equipment and will order when requested daily living aids . Does Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind. 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, Leigh and District Society for the Blind? Wigan, Leigh and District Society for the Blind does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/220636).