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 26 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 […]
Compassion in Action (CIA) are once again inviting egg donations for their annual Easter Project, which is now in its fifteenth year. Vulnerable families who have been referred to the charity by local partner agencies will receive an egg for each child during a delivery effort that is set to take place during Easter Week. […]
More than 1,000 toys and 500 festive food hampers have been gifted to vulnerable families in Wigan Borough as part of Leigh’s longest-running Christmas Toy Appeal. Compassion in Action (CIA) collected toys – gifted by individuals, the local business community and the charity’s partners and patrons – throughout the 2023 festive season. These were then […]
Young people in Lowton are being supported to improve their literacy skills by taking part in Compassion in Action’s (CIA) Half-Term Reading Challenge. Children aged five to nine are invited to borrow a book from the charity’s lending library at Lowton Community Outlet for the duration of the holidays. The children must read for 10 […]
Compassion in Action (CIA) has marked the eighth anniversary of its Veterans’ Brunch with a special event supported by local branches of the Royal British Legion (RBL). Held at the charity’s Patrick House headquarters on Leigh Road, the event was attended by more than 20 local veterans – many of whom have been coming to […]
Compassion in Action have launched a new Book Swap service at Lowton Community Outlet. Residents who live near to the outlet, located on Oaklands Road, can swap or borrow up to two books per visit. This latest initiative from the Queen’s Award-winning charity is designed to promote literacy for all. “Our Book Swap is a […]
Our Junior Community Champions have revealed what motivates them to clean up their local area and care for its residents. Sisters Amelia, 8, and Jasmine, 7, said they are following in the footsteps of their hero, Leigh Leopards star Edwin Ipape, who is also an ambassador for our charity. The girls have been helping on […]
A total of 494 Easter Eggs were distributed to vulnerable local families by Compassion in Action during Easter 2023. Dozens of eggs were donated by the charity’s amazing supporters such as PGL Pipelines; Nationwide Building Society; ASDA Leigh; Leigh Leopards; and SuperLeigh members, as well as our valued veterans. In addition to individual families, other […]
