Fundraise
As an independent local charity, our work is only possible thanks to the support of people like you, to help thousands of people in Wigan find a way forward each year.
Here are just a few ways in which you can raise money for Citizens Advice Wigan Borough:
Fundraise while you shop
Hold a fundraiser or sponsorship event
Leave a gift in your will
Make a donation
1. Fundraise while you shop online for free
Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is registered with EasyFundraising - a free and easy way to raise money for us whenever you shop online. Just select Citizens Advice Wigan Borough as your chosen cause before you check out, and retailers will donate to us at no extra cost to you!
2. Hold a fundraiser or sponsorship event
Raise money celebrating a special occasion! Whether you are celebrating a special milestone like a birthday or wedding, taking on a sponsored challenge, or picking up a new hobby, holding a fundraiser is a fantastic way to support Citizens Advice Wigan Borough.
You can easily set up an online donation page for loved ones to contribute, and be sure to ask your employer if they offer a match-funding scheme to instantly double the money you raise.
From hosting a community bake sale to hiking a scenic trail, every pound raised helps ensure people across Wigan get the vital advice and support they need to navigate life's challenges.
3. Leave a gift in your will
Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to invest in the future of our local community.
As demand for our services continues to grow, a gift of any size ensures Citizens Advice Wigan Borough remains a trusted pillar of support for generations to come.
None of us can predict what challenges our loved ones may face down the line - from financial hardship and ill health to employment disputes or housing issues.
Whatever problems the future brings, your legacy ensures that your family, friends, and neighbors across Wigan will never have to face them alone. By leaving even a small percentage of your estate to our charity, you leave a lasting gift of help and hope.
4. Make a donation
As an independent local charity, Citizens Advice Wigan Borough relies on the generosity of our community to keep our services free and accessible.
Every contribution, whether a one-off donation or a recurring monthly gift, directly funds vital advice for local people when they need it most.
Setting up a regular donation is one of the most effective ways to show your support. A steady income allows us to plan for the future and ensure that no one in Wigan has to face life's challenges alone.
Even £5 a month can make a life-changing difference to a neighbor in need.
Your donation could help someone like Christine
Our adviser did a benefit check to highlight benefits that Christine was entitled to but not claiming, including Council Tax Reduction. Christine was helped with over £140 worth of food and energy vouchers to ease the pressure, alongside help with ways to reduce her energy bill and a plan to deal with her debts.
Christine told us how she felt much better and was pleased with her progress and support.
£5 could help pay towards an adviceline call from a specialist adviser for a vulnerable person struggling to make ends meet.
£10 could pay towards a call to connect a family who need advice to get into a stable home.
£15 could fund an adviser’s help to complete a benefit form to get someone the support they need to thrive.
£20 could help pay towards in depth advice from a specialist adviser for someone who has to choose between heating or eating.