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Services and Organisation beginning with W
W4B - The TV and Radio Charity
(Organisation)
W4B is a charity that provides a range of TVs and radios to people who are housebound for reasons of age, illness or disability.
Walks
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
War Memorials
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Weight Training
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Welcome Credit Union
(Organisation)
Welcome Credit Union is a 'not for profit' financial co-operative which offers safe & secure savings & low cost loans.
Well Women Centre
(Organisation)
The Well Women Centre offers many servies for women of all ages.
Westfield Road Sheltered Housing Scheme
(Organisation)
A social gathering at Westfield Road Sheltered Housing open to both residents and non residents.
Westleigh OAP Welfare Centre
(Organisation)
Come along to Westleigh OAP Welfare Centre to play bingo and domino's and enjoy good company.
Whist Group
(Organisation)
A local Whist Group open to everyone
Wiend Children's Centre
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Wigan & Leigh Breathe Easy Group
(Organisation)
An information and support network based in Leigh for people suffering with lung disease.
Wigan & Leigh Carers Helpline
(Organisation)
A telephone support and information network for carers of all ages.
Wigan & Leigh Pensioners Link
(Organisation)
A resource centre based in Leigh which provides information for anyone over the age of 55.
Wigan Advocacy Consortium
An advocate helps people make effective choices about their lives, and ensures that they are given the same respect, dignity and consideration that everyone in society is entitled to. Wigan Advocacy Consortium is a group of organisations that offer advocacy services.
Wigan and District Community Transport
(Organisation)
Low cost mini bus service.
Wigan and District Hard of Hearing Fellowship
(Organisation)
A fellowship for people who suffer with hearing loss in the borough
Wigan and Leigh Family Support Group
(Organisation)
Support network for families and concerned others of substance misusers.
Wigan and Leigh Hospice Telephone Advice Line
(Organisation)
A service for patients, carers and healthcare professionals who are seeking advice about palliative issues.
Wigan and Leigh Housing - Sheltered Housing Service
(Organisation)
WALH's Sheltered Housing service is aimed at people aged 60 plus (and younger people with disabilities) who want to live independently but with additional services to increase their security and offer support.
Wigan and Leigh Housing and Active Living
(Organisation)
A keep fit session run by the Active Living Team.
Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link
(Organisation)
Pensioners Link, based at Allan Taylor House, Leigh, offer support, advice and guidance to the over 50's.
Wigan and Leigh Register Office
(Organisation)
Who can benefit ?
Wigan and Leigh Stroke Support Group
(Organisation)
A voluntary led, self funded support group providing vital social support for stroke survivors and their families across the Wigan and Leigh area.
Wigan Archaeological (Discovery) Group
(Organisation)
Archaeological projects across the borough.
Wigan Baptist Church Over 60's Group
(Organisation)
A social group for anyone who is retired in the Wigan borough.
Wigan Borough Pensioners Bowling League
(Organisation)
A Bowling League in Wigan for the over 60's.
Wigan Churches Association for Family Welfare
(Organisation)
A free counselling, advocacy and community development service.
Wigan Communication Support Group
(Organisation)
A communication support group for stroke survivors of any age.
Wigan Council's Allocation Scheme
(Wigan and Leigh Housing)
All properties are let through Wigan Council’s Housing Allocations Policy. Find out more on this page.
Wigan Deaf Society
(Organisation)
Social and spiritual club nights for the deaf community and hearing friends and family.
Wigan Deaf Without Speech Society
(Organisation)
A social evening for deaf people without speech
Wigan Independent Advice Centre
(Organisation)
A free, welfare benefits advice service for residents of the Wigan Borough.
Wigan International Pool
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Wigan Ladies Guild
(Organisation)
A social gathering for ladies of all ages throughout the borough
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Wigan Leisure Club
(Organisation)
A social gathering for all retired gentlemen in the Wigan borough.
Wigan Library
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Wigan Lunch Club
(Organisation)
Luncheon club for the over 50's.
Wigan MDF Bipolar Support Group
(Organisation)
A group for individuals with bipolar (manic depression) and their family and friends.
Wigan Parish Church Grounds
(Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust)
Wigan Piertown Chorus Barbershop Choir
(Organisation)
A male barbershop harmony choir who meet in Wigan.
Wigan University of the Third Age (U3A)
(Organisation)
A group for the over 60's with active minds.
Wigan Women's Friendship Club
(Organisation)
A social and friendship group for ladies
Wigan, Leigh & District Society for the Blind
(Organisation)
The Society provides help and advice to all blind and visually impaired people in the Wigan, Leigh and surrounding areas.
Worsley Hall Community Resource Centre
(Organisation)
Various activities for a wide range of people at Worsley Hall Community Resource Centre.
Worsley Hall Pensioners Group
(Organisation)
A hot lunch at Worsely Hall Community Resource Centre (Bramble House).
Worsley Mesnes Community Centre
(Organisation)
This community centre welcomes everyone. Drop in for information advice and activities.
Worsley Mesnes South Community Action Group
(Organisation)
A Sunday luncheon club