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Registered charity · No. 248976Unit A1

Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity

Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Unit A1.

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Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity is a registered charity (number 248976) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £16,583 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Town Relief in Need Charity?

Registered charity number
248976
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Unit A1
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£16,583

What does Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity do?

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR IN THE WIGAN AREA

What causes is Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigan Town Relief in Need 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity a legitimate charity?
Yes. Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 248976) 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 Town Relief in Need Charity's charity number?
Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity's charity number is 248976. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 248976?
Search 248976 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 Town Relief in Need Charity do?
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR IN THE WIGAN AREA
Does Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan Town Relief in Need 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 Town Relief in Need Charity?
Wigan Town Relief in Need Charity 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.