For the past 15 years, Compassion in Action have met the needs of people in crisis with the provision of furniture, food and clothes, accommodation, skills training, education and advocacy. We take a holistic approach to a person’s life in crisis – helping people to live independently from total dependency.
Welcome to Compassion in Action (CIA).
I am delighted that you’re taking the time to look at our website. I founded CIA in 2006 from humble roots in St Mary’s Church Hall, Lowton. My vision was to unite a community – meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in society.
Today, we operate over many sites – including our Community Village of Inclusion; a community outlet in Lowton; and a food and furniture distribution centre in Atherton.
Through our extensive network and close community links, CIA is able to provide seamless pathways out of crisis into independent living – promoting strong social connections and unity in the community.
As need continues to be evident in our local area, we will continue to expand our activities to meet that need. Of course, we cannot do this without the support of our partners, employees, volunteers and the local community – to whom I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks.
We are truly honoured to have been recognised with several accolades over the years – including The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2014, which is an MBE for volunteer groups, and a Bronze Certificate by The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme in 2015.
However, the greatest measure of our success is seeing our tenants, guests and members of the community find hope, friendship and purpose.
I passionately believe in the work that we do – and our evidence proves: ‘Together, we can make a difference’.
Pam Gilligan
Chief Executive Officer
Our partners and service users have been kind enough to give us feedback for the contributions we have made and work we have done in the local community. Click the left and right buttons below to read what they have written.
“I have been living at Duva Mews for four years and they are the best years I’ve ever had. I have come such a long way since I moved here and my family have seen a remarkable change in me. I now go to the gym and take line dancing classes and often go walking. I attend church and also go to the art group at Compassion in Action. I like going out in my mobility car with the staff and I am looking forward to going on holiday with the rest of the service users next year” – SO
“I love living in my new apartment and have made new friends since I moved in. The staff are all helpful and kind. It’s very nice and homely here and I really enjoyed my birthday party which Compassion in Action organised at Patrick House” – GM
“Since I have moved in at Patrick House and have been attending the activities on site provided by Compassion in Action (CIA) I feel more at ease and more wanted. I feel that CIA have made me feel more relaxed and included. We are like our own little community. My doctor has also commented that I am looking well since I have moved. I would like to say thank you to CIA, who have supported me to become more independent within our community” – CD
“Oasis House was like a home from home, so relaxing… People gave me space when I needed it” – Guest JK
“I started to find my feet again, and smile and feel happy…. The staff go above and beyond” – Guest LG
