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 […]
We were honoured to join our valued veterans at the Iraq War 20th Anniversary Black Tie Gala – held at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday, 18 March. The event was hosted by former soldier Councillor James Paul Watson and included a three-course meal; live entertainment from vintage vocalist the Golden Age Songbird; and an auction raising funds for military charities. Pam Gilligan, […]
Compassion in Action (CIA) has marked International Women’s Day 2023 (8 March) by hosting members of Leigh Ladies’ Luncheon Club at Patrick House. More than 15 members – including Events Coordinator Margaret Worsley – gathered alongside the charity’s female staff in our function room, which was decorated in the Suffragette colours of purple, white and […]
Compassion in Action (CIA) was honoured to host The Lady Smith DL, her family and guests for the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Lord Peter Smith. The event took place at Patrick House and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended – including local veterans and a standard-bearer from The Royal British Legion. Pam […]
Once again, the community of Leigh united to make our 2022 Christmas Toy Appeal a success – ensuring that vulnerable families across the borough each received a festive food hamper and age-appropriate gifts for every child referred to us by our valued partner agencies. Pam Gilligan, CEO of Compassion in Action, said: “During this unprecedented […]
Players from the newly-promoted Leigh Leopards have paid a festive visit to Patrick House to assist with wrapping gifts donated to Compassion in Action’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal. Joe Wardle, Ben Reynolds, Zak Hardaker and Jacob Gannon were part of the team of volunteers who wrapped hundreds of presents that have been gifted by the […]
