There are 250 social enterprises in the Wigan Borough.

Social Enterprise UK is recognising these hotspots of social enterprise activity by awarding them with the Social Enterprise Place badge, celebrating their achievements and supporting them to grow.

Registered Social Enterprise Places will be supported to reach out to and involve local councils, businesses, charities, consumers and budding social entrepreneurs – bringing them together to grow their social enterprise communities.

The programme aims to promote, raise awareness, and build the markets for social enterprise at a local and national level.

Of those social enterprises …

Had income that increased or stayed the same in their last financial year.

Made a profit or broke even in the last financial year.

Looking to expand or grow in the next three years.

Of those employing staff pay living wage or above.

Look to employ individuals from disadvantaged groups.

Operate in the education, health and social care sectors.

Are rooted in the most deprived areas.

Include women on their board.

2.9

Of the economy in Wigan.

What is it all about?

Are you someone or have you identified someone who might benefit from becoming involved with WLCC or any of our initiatives such as Made in Wigan?

There are various ways that you can get in touch to take things forward.

It may be that you want to make contact to first find out if there really is a ‘fit’.

You may want to speak on the phone, come and visit us on behalf of someone, or maybe you’d like to bring someone along for an initial chat.

Whichever route you prefer we can accommodate.

First things first though, share some brief details and we’ll be back in touch!

Wigan & Leigh Community Charity. Business Community Hub. Platt Bridge Community Zone.

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

E: hello@wlcommunity.org.uk T: 01942 732 022 W: wlcommunity.org.uk

made possible by the hard work and dedication of many people and among others the following organisations.

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