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CEO of Compassion In Action, Pam Gilligan, has been presented with the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 2025 Wigan Borough Business Awards. This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated long-term commitment, leadership, and outstanding contribution to their sector and local community. Through pioneering non-clinical mental health services and unwavering dedication, Pam has shown community-led innovation […]

Compassion in Action were named ‘Charity of the Year’ at the 2025 Wigan Borough Business Awards. This accolade celebrates charitable organisations that show compassion, dedication and selflessness in their efforts to address social needs and improve the lives of those they serve. The presentation took place at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday, 27 September […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Leigh-based charity is celebrating the hire of its latest apprentice ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). Compassion in Action (CIA) offered local teenager Cory Owens an apprenticeship after he successfully volunteered with the charity’s warehouse and distribution team throughout its annual Christmas Toy Appeal. The 17-year-old impressed Chief Executive Pam Gilligan and staff […]

Compassion in Action is a finalist in the ‘Charity Initiative of the Year’ category at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Excellence Awards 2023. This specific category celebrates exceptional efforts in social impact and community engagement. It also rewards initiatives that have made a significant and tangible difference in the lives of individuals and […]

Learning Disability Week 2023 begins today, Monday 19 June. This year, Compassion in Action is supporting Mencap’s mission to show the world the incredible things that people with a learning disability achieve – smashing misconceptions about what people can do and shining a light on the stigma many still face every day. Here, our volunteer […]