Wigan Link
Analysis
Wigan Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wigan. It was registered in December 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02894707). It says it provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wigan Link reported income of £3.2m and spending of £3.1m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2.7m to £3.2m (+20%), an average of +4.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wigan Link sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thames Reach Housing (£3.2m), Barnwood Trust (£3.2m) and Dover Sholem Community Trust (£3.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £274k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 97 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 100%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
Provides support in the community for people described as having ' learning disabilities' wishing to live in a home of their own.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Reach Housing | London | £3.2m |
| Barnwood Trust | Cheltenham | £3.2m |
| Dover Sholem Community Trust | London | £3.2m |
| Disability Challengers | Guildford | £3.2m |