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Compassion in Action is named ‘Charity Business of the Year’ at Chamber’s Excellence Awards
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 […]
Read MoreSummer literacy initiative celebrated with certificates for junior readers
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 […]
Read MoreFree summer activities available during school holidays at Lowton Community Outreach
Local children in Lowton have been enjoying Compassion in Action’s summer story time and crafting sessions – led by our Community Outreach Team at our premises on Oaklands Road. “We recognise that keeping young people engaged and entertained can be challenging and costly over the school holidays,” said our CEO Pam Gilligan. “That is why […]
Read MoreCommunity Village of Inclusion tenants handcraft ‘blooming brilliant’ display
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 […]
Read MoreYoung people start summer holidays with voluntary community clean-up
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 […]
Read MoreCharity CEO made custodian of Leigh war hero’s medals on first anniversary of his passing
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 […]
Read MoreCommemorative D-Day event honours 80th anniversary of Normandy Landings
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 […]
Read MoreCompassion in Action’s CEO expresses heartfelt thanks to Leigh community for Easter Project support
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 […]
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