Wigan Borough Community First

Partnership working between VCFSE sector organisations in the Wigan Borough to build stronger, self-sufficient communities.

[Charity Commission @ChtyCommission]

Our joint guide with @FundrRegulator sets out practical steps to follow if you’re planning to raise money for charity.

Learn how to protect yourself and the charity you are fundraising for👇 https://t.co/QdxssNswrR

[Wigan Borough Community First @WiganBCF]

We're doing the #Wigan10K!

Charlie, Lee and Jess are doing the 10k this year, will we see you there?

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The 20th edition of our funding, events and news newsletter is out now! If you'd like to give it a read, sign up below...

https://t.co/EOZmclavPE

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Do you *actually* know what's going on?

Sign up to our newsletter and find out! From funding to news, sign up now and get all the latest updates!

👉 https://t.co/ep998DG6Qj

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Want to stay connected with the local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector?

Join our WhatsApp community! See all the latest news, get involved in the biggest events and network with the sector here:

👉 https://t.co/ndCXaZ9HFt

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Read it here:
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You might of noticed our office in Sunshine House Wigan has been emptied. Why?

To continue to grow and continue to support you as best we can - we've had to move into a bigger space, this being Think Ahead Stroke's Ashland House on Ince Bar. We're so excited for what comes next!

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Earlier this year, we commissioned Greenroom Creative Productions to put together a documentary on the VCFSE sectors 'Hopes and Dreams'.

Releasing in September - here's a teaser...

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@HealthwatchWL Looks brill!

[Healthwatch Wigan & Leigh @HealthwatchWL]

We are proud to present the Healthwatch Wigan and Leigh Annual Report 2025–2026, showcasing a year of progress, partnership and perseverance.

#HealthwatchWigan #AnnualReport2025 #Progress #Partnership #Perseverance #CommunityHealth 🌟 #WiganAndLeigh #HealthCare #LocalImpact

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Wigan Borough Community First - Vital Support for non-profits.

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For #wellbeingweek, we'd like to point you towards our sibling organisation, @HealthwatchWL. Healthwatch can help you to get the information you need in health which serves as a powerful tool when people you support need help navigating a health service. See their page for more.

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Sector 3 have put together a free mini-course on creating funding applications!

This guide is all online and to be taken at your own pace to help you put together funding bids, you can find it below...

👉 https://t.co/ZgmAXHGSFt

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It's Father's Day! Remember men, you’re not alone. Check out some of these local support groups.

✅ Andy’s Man Club 👉 https://t.co/nNk9iEJqkM
✅ Manleigh 👉 https://t.co/Wv7KOYAswl
✅ Directions for Men 👉 https://t.co/1cIQrdM7QP

[Wigan Borough Community First @WiganBCF]

With Armed Forces Day next week, we'd like to point you to the Veterans Foundation. It's £500 - £5,000 to organisations that help members of the armed forces, qualified seafarers and their families.

Find out more here: https://t.co/UDRu6NpUIb

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Need one place to find the funds you can apply across the #WiganBorough?

Check out our website and see what's available, right now!

https://t.co/5W2yg93mL3

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The Greater Manchester Nature Network Grant is a new grants programme designed to support the delivery of the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The fund provides grants of up to £30,000.

👉 https://t.co/bP9pHBDnFg

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Keeping your policies up to date is vital for protecting your team and showing good governance to funders. Key areas:

✅ Safeguarding
✅ Health & Safety
✅ Equality & Diversity
✅ GDPR
✅ Volunteer Management

👉 https://t.co/NxjBRpNTML #Nonprofit #Governance #Compliance

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Make a difference in your community! 🌟 Apply for National Lottery funds with this helpful guide.

✅ Who can apply
✅ Funded projects & costs
✅ Prep tips before applying
✅ How to submit a strong application

Get started here: 🔗 https://t.co/ktyMzRpxAk