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‘Love Where You Live’ vision inspires Compassion in Action Community Cadets Programme
The fourth cohort of our Community Cadets Programme is under way at Patrick House. Year 6 pupils who are transitioning to high school in September are meeting weekly on Tuesday nights to enjoy purposeful activities designed to help them gain skills, grow their confidence and form new friendships. The fully funded 12-month programme has been […]
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Compassion in Action’s non-clinical mental health service praised in House of Commons
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has praised Compassion in Action’s non-clinical mental health service in the House of Commons. The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP did so having heard about our pioneering prevention and intervention open-ended access model from Leigh MP Jo Platt. Addressing Mr Streeting in the House of Commons, […]
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Andy Burnham supports Leigh charity’s non-clinical mental health service
Our valued patron Andy Burnham visited Compassion in Action’s Patrick House headquarters on Tuesday, 6 May. Mr Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has had a critical role in the charity’s growth since its inception in 2006. He is credited with helping to secure our first premises, as well as supporting our Founder Pam Gilligan’s vision […]
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Leigh veterans on the importance of VE Day 80
Ahead of the national VE Day commemorations, work experience student Sophie Loynds interviewed two of our amazing veterans who attend Compassion in Action’s weekly Veterans’ Brunch, and wrote the following article… By Sophie Loynds VE Day marks the end of the Second World War on 7 May 1945. This was a momentous occasion, […]
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Over 750 Easter Eggs donated to Compassion in Action’s Easter Project
Thanks to the continued belief and support in Compassion in Action’s annual Easter Project, a total of 753 children received Easter Eggs this April. We have, once again, been overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters – including the staff, players and fans of Leigh Leopards, and customers at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, ASDA and […]
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Compassion in Action is named ‘Charity Business of the Year’ at Chamber’s Excellence Awards
Compassion in Action had the very great honour of being presented with the ‘Charity Business of the Year’ trophy at the 2024 Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards. The prestigious awards, now in their fourth year, recognise organisations, leaders and teams who have demonstrated success within their industries and communities. Our specific category was […]
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Summer literacy initiative celebrated with certificates for junior readers
Young people who took part in Compassion in Action’s summer story time club have been recognised for their dedication to reading. Eight children were presented with certificates and a gift after attending weekly reading sessions, held at Lowton Community Outlet, throughout the school holidays. “We are so proud of our amazing young people, who listened […]
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Free summer activities available during school holidays at Lowton Community Outreach
Local children in Lowton have been enjoying Compassion in Action’s summer story time and crafting sessions – led by our Community Outreach Team at our premises on Oaklands Road. “We recognise that keeping young people engaged and entertained can be challenging and costly over the school holidays,” said our CEO Pam Gilligan. “That is why […]
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