Wigan and Leigh Community Charity (WLCC)
WLCC is a co-operative that supports the Social Economy sector in Wigan Borough, providing Accommodation, Business Support, plus empowering future Entrepreneurs. Working in partnership with social enterprise and social economy organisations, freelancers and Anchor bodies.
WLCC provide a Peer Network, acting in a cooperative manner to ensure everyone in the sector has a say on the services that are needed to grow and raise awareness of the sector. WLCC work collaboratively on projects, from Proper Good through to the E26 UKSPF programme, and working collaboratively within Community hubs they manage, and collaboratively with those neighbourhoods and fellow VCFSE partners in those Neighbourhoods where our hubs are based.
What we offer
Community Business Start-Up & Scale Support
Offering mentoring, training, and resources to individuals and teams who want to set up or grow social enterprises and community businesses across Wigan Borough.
Community Organising & Neighbourhood Planning
Working with local residents and groups to build neighbourhood plans, foster local leadership and help communities shape their own neighbourhoods.
Asset & Property Management including venue hire
Managing buildings and open spaces (such as the Platt Bridge Community Zone) to provide facilities for community business hubs, training and social enterprise trading. Rooms and conferencing facilities available, including on-site cafe.
Education / Training & Enterprise Programmes
Running programmes like “Made in Wigan”, “Buy Local” and “MIW (Made In Wigan)” to teach young people and residents about enterprise, skills, community wealth building and employment pathways
Social Economy Networks & Advocacy
Convening networks of social enterprises, community groups and anchor organisations across Greater Manchester, and influencing policy to grow the social economy and community wealth model in Wigan. Convening at events and through a podcast series.
Company details
Platt Bridge Community Zone
81 Ribble Road
Platt Bridge
Wigan
WN2 5EG
United Kingdom