On May 2nd 2026, Nick and Danny, of JJ Harrison PVC Products, will be taking on one of the toughest endurance challenges in the UK — the GB 50 mile Ultra Pennine Barrier. This brutal ultra-distance run across the Pennines will push them through long miles, steep climbs, unpredictable weather, and sheer physical and mental […]
Compassion in Action Community Cadets have been learning to ‘Love Where They Live’ during a series of outings in the Borough. Supervised by our Youth Consultant Leigh Nash and supported by volunteers, the Cadets have visited both Spinning Gate Shopping Centre and Sandringham Court – a retirement community of 49 properties in Lowton. Promoting communication, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tenants at our Compassion in Action Community Village of Inclusion have put together a ‘blooming brilliant’ display outside their homes. Members of our Arts & Crafts Group coloured in paper flowers, which were then laminated and cut out by our Business Administration Apprentices, Nina and Emma. Our Delivery & Collections Team, Paul and Joshua, then […]
Big-hearted young people have begun their school holidays with a volunteer clean-up of the local community. Working as a team, our Compassion in Action Community Champions picked up litter and brushed the streets as part of our ‘Love Where You Live’ initiative. “I would like to congratulate our wonderful young people – Jasmine, Amelia and […]
Compassion in Action’s CEO Pam Gilligan has been presented with the military medals of a local war hero on the first anniversary of his passing. World War Two veteran Ken Preter, who was born and bred in Leigh, died on 25 July 2023 at the age of 99. A much-loved and respected attendee of the […]
Compassion in Action has proudly welcomed local servicemen to its headquarters for a commemorative event – marking the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. Special guests included our valued veterans, who attend our weekly Veterans’ Brunch, as well as local dignitaries and councillors. At 12noon, bugler David Peacock sounded The Last Post, which was followed […]
Ahead of Good Friday, Compassion in Action’s CEO Pam Gilligan has expressed her heartfelt thanks to the community of Leigh for their wonderful support in aid of the charity’s annual Easter Project. “From shoppers who have made individual donations at supermarkets, to local businesses who have delivered dozens of eggs to our headquarters at Patrick […]
