We are Compassion in Action

Compassion in Action are a registered charity based in the Wigan Borough. The charity began back in 2006 as a coffee morning at St Mary’s church hall, Lowton – creating a meeting place for young mums, elderly residents and those seeking friendship and support. Due to the amount of people who attended, it was established that a greater need for support in the community was required. This led to the opening of Compassion in Action’s Head Office at 9 Oaklands Road, Lowton on 9 May 2009. Since then Compassion in Action have continued to meet the needs of those in crisis and have developed Borough-wide…

What We Do

Recovery
Distribution
Community

Our Recovery Academy ethos is whole person care with accommodation and support.

It is a 12-month pathway to recovery from total dependency to living independently - employed, empowered and able to manage finances.

Our Distribution Centre is where we prepare our furniture, food and clothing packages. All packages are referral-based and are tailored to meet the needs of the individual or family in need of support. Our 5* accredited food bank is the only food distribution service in the Wigan Borough to provide and deliver food hampers free of charge.

Compassion in Action focus on the needs of vulnerable individuals who may be feeling isolated and socially excluded. Our aim is to provide a place where these individuals can come together and join in with activities that will help them to build the skills and confidence to reintegrate back into the community.

Our Locations

Haven House Wellbeing Centre

A recovery focused centre meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society

Patrick house is based just outside Leigh town centre, offering a meeting place for members of the community

Lowton was our first established site. All referrals and enquiries are dealt with here at head office.

We have two sites in Atherton where our furniture restoration and food distribution centres are based.

Awards

We have received a number of awards in recognition of our work in the community.

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