Category: News

February 20, 2025
5 Ways to Make Your Community Project More Sustainable

Running a community project is a fantastic way to create positive change, but ensuring it thrives in the long run requires careful planning and sustainability. […]

January 22, 2025
Would You Like to Run a Really Good Social Enterprise?

Starting or running a social enterprise is a rewarding yet challenging journey. If you find yourself struggling to write a business plan or constantly chasing […]

December 10, 2024
A Recap of an Inspiring Social Enterprise Day 2024

This year’s Social Enterprise Day was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and impact. Hosted at The Atrium, Wigan Town Hall, it brought together an incredible […]

November 8, 2024
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day in Wigan: Why You Should Attend

Social Enterprise Day is right around the corner, and we are delighted to be hosting a day dedicated to celebrating and empowering social enterprises in […]

September 2, 2024
Wigan and Leigh Community Charity celebrates 25 years of impact across the borough

Wigan and Leigh Community Charity (WLCC) has been at the heart of the borough for the last ten years, enhancing local resources and supporting the […]

May 1, 2024
Wigan wonder team win prestigious award.

A Wigan based team has been named winners of the Community Group award at this year’s prestigious Scope Disability Equality Awards. Wigan-based Happy Smiles Training […]

May 1, 2024
Would you like to know how to run a Really Good Social Enterprise?
January 2, 2024
Social Enterprise of the month: PGW Rebuild with hope

Rebuild with Hope caused a stir earlier this year when it set up its flagship store in the former Debenhams store in Wigan’s Grand Arcade. […]

December 7, 2023
The Twelve Days of a Proper Good Wigan Christmas

What a year it has been! As the countdown to Christmas starts, we are reflecting on 2023 and some of the extraordinary social enterprises we […]

November 20, 2023
Not-for-profit businesses ‘come on down’ to celebrate Social Enterprise Day

Businesses that work for the good of the community have gathered in Wigan to celebrate Social Enterprise Day, in 80s gameshow-style.  Wiganers were encouraged to […]

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    81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan. WN2 5EG
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