Fundraising


As a registered charity we rely on funding and donations to ensure we can continue to support as many unpaid carers as possible. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

Making a donation can help us fund much needed respite for unpaid carers to do the things they enjoy so they can recharge and not hit breaking point. Carers, both young and old, are extremely worthy of the financial help you give. They carry out their difficult role – most of the time without question or complaint – with continuing unconditional love and dedication.

By making a donation, it means we will always be there for all carers in Wigan.

Ways you can support us

Supported Giving

Supported Giving was founded in 2019 to help charities and not for profit organisations maximise their digital fundraising in what is becoming an increasingly cashless society.  Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre have partnered with Supported Giving, which will further enhance the fundraising capabilities of the Charity.  Supported Giving specialise in QR code donation points meaning by just a QR scan on your phone you can donate to the charity within minutes!

To donate to WLCC, click the link here or scan the QR code above.

You will also find the QR codes around the Centre to make a donation at any time during your visit, thank you for your continued support!

Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile is a simple way for customers to support their favourite charitable organisation every time they shop with Amazon. Shoppers who start at Amazon Smile will find the same Amazon they know and love, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a percentage of the price of eligible purchases to support their chosen charitable cause. Why not make your shopping matter? When you choose Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre as your charity, you are helping to support all young and adult unpaid carers in Wigan.

You shop.

Amazon donates.

You help Wigan and Leigh Carers.

It really is that simple.

Co-op Local Community Fund

We’re delighted that Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund. We would like to say thank you to Co-op Platt Bridge for picking us as one of their local community causes for the year. We are so very grateful. Every time members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, the Co-op give local causes such as us a helping hand. All you need to do is sign up, or select us on your existing account – https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/49181. With your help we can continue to support both young and adult carers to recognise their own needs, have their voices heard, help with their physical and mental wellbeing and ensure they are fully understood, valued and supported in their caring role.

Do something amazing for Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre

If you want to raise funds whilst participating in an event or you would like to set up your own event, we’d be delighted if you chose Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre as your worthy cause. If you want some ideas, give us a ring and we will give you the support you need. We are also on JustGiving at https://www.justgiving.com/wiganandleighcc. We’d love to hear from you today, please e-mail info@wlcccarers.com or call 01942 697885 if you’d like to discuss how you can support us.

Businesses and Community

Team building, profile raising or just to give something to the local community. A fundraising event, sponsored challenge, raffle or collection is a great way to have fun, show your business cares about carers, and raise money for Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre at the same time. Visit JustGiving at https://www.justgiving.com/wiganandleighcc, email: info@wlcccarers.com or call 01942 697885 to discuss your donation.

Donate

You can make online donations to Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre in a number of ways. BACS – please contact us to pay directly by BACS transfer. Alternatively, you can support us by donating at JustGiving. Whatever you are able to donate will be hugely appreciated.

You may prefer to donate via cheque. Please make cheques payable to Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, and send to: Fundraising c/o Elaine Burgoyne, Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre, 3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3BD. Please include your name, contact number, email and postal address details so that we can thank you for your support. Every little counts and we thank you for your support.

Donations in memory and legacies

You might also wish to support us by:

  • Contributing the collection from a funeral. Donations at funerals are a special tribute to the memory of a loved one and really make a difference to us.
  • Leaving a legacy in your will after you’ve taken care of the people you love in your will, a gift to Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre is a positive way of making sure carers are cared for in the future.
  • Giving a gift in memory of a loved one. Special dates such as birthdays and anniversaries that remind us of loved ones who have died are often events we wish to mark in some way.

However you may wish to donate, thank you, your help goes a long way to supporting the services we provide to unpaid carers in Wigan.