Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children's Society
Analysis
Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children's Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children's Society reported income of £32k and spending of £20k, leaving 39% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2,327 to £32k (+1294%), an average of +93% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 1264%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children's Society sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Walkerville Community Association (£32k), Chorley Shopmobility (£32k) and Idrissi Foundation (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Wigan and Leigh Deaf Children's Society provides support for deaf children and their families in the Wigan borough and surrounding areas. We provide regular activities for deaf children to make friends, share experiences and build self confidence. We provide a local source of support and advice for parents of newly diagnosed deaf children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Walkerville Community Association | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £32k |
| Chorley Shopmobility | Flat Iron Car Park | £32k |
| Idrissi Foundation | London | £32k |
| Humans in Need | Croydon | £32k |