Join Northern Heart and Soul CiC and the Springfield, Beech Hill & Gidlow CommUnity for a Festival of Community Led Learning in Wigan – celebrating the power of people, place and purpose. Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/o/northern-hea….

Join the GM Our Business Cooperative! The Greater Manchester Our Business Cooperative is here to connect and strengthen the Social Economy sector across GM! 🌍✨ 📲 Sign up today! Click the link below: 🔗 ourbusinessgm.co.uk #GMOurBusiness #SocialEconomy

We’ve got one last studio available at The Old Courts, Wigan, and we’d love to see it go to someone doing creative or community-based work. 📸 Check out images of the space here: facebook.com/photo?fbid=110… For more info please contact Jo Dyer - [email protected]

Our mission is simple: to empower social enterprises and community businesses across Wigan to thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. We’re committed to contributing to education, employment, and enterprise across Wigan and beyond! buff.ly/LufMRYp

Our friends at ThickSkin, an award-winning touring theatre company at the heart of Wigan’s growing cultural scene, are recruiting across several exciting roles! 🔗 Find out more and apply: thickskintheatre.co.uk/workwithus/ #TheatreJobs #ArtsCareers #Wigan #WLCC #ThickSkinTheatre

Thinking of starting a Social Enterprise or Community Business? If you’ve got an idea that could make a difference in your community, we’re here to help you bring it to life. 📩 Get in touch with David Baxter, CEO: [email protected] Let’s turn ideas into action.

💬 Watch now on the Proper Good Podcast! Caeryn Collins from Really Good Enterprises Ltd sat down with Unify Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative making waves in our local community. 🎧 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=R5qQ-6… #ProperGoodPodcast #CommunityBanking

🎉 Join us for a FREE fun-filled day with games, food, and amazing local groups! It’s your chance to connect, celebrate, and get involved with your Wigan community. 🗓 Saturday 14th June 🕚 11am–4pm 📍 The Edge, WN3 5AB Brought to you by HOPE Not Hate Charitable Trust.

🎹🎶 If you’ve ever wanted to play piano…NOW is the time to do it! 🎵 Starting in June, new students get 1 month FREE, then it’s just £7.50 for a 30-minute private lesson at Sunshine House Wigan or On The Way Café. 👇 Interested? Contact [email protected]

🎧 One of our early Proper Good Podcast episodes features Ellie Palma-Cass, founder of EPiC HOPE, and Melissa Taylor from Groundwork. Together, they chat about suicide prevention, community health, and making a real difference in Wigan & Leigh. 🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5GkR…

Waymarking nurtured collaboration with Abram Communities Together & Planning staff to co-create a Neighbourhood Plan with Green Corridors, a walking trail linking the 5 villages, & Community & Commercial Zones, supporting a healthier, more connected community #Wigan #AbramWard

⚽ What role does sport play in our communities? We sat down with Hannah from Groundwork, Dean from Rosebridge Sports & Community Club, and John from Wigan Cosmos to find out! 🏆 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=q4NtNa… #GrassrootsSport #CommunityMatters #VCFSE

Have your say on the future of the Wigan Boroughs Local Infrastructure Organisation If you are a charity, a C.I.C., a community group, a voluntary group or any other collaboration in the Borough, we’d like you to hear from you tickettailor.com/.../wiganborou…

Waymarking championed local expertise in Abram Ward, Wigan (2017–2019), collecting retail stories & co-creating textile art + a design vision for Platt Bridge’s Community Green. WiganandLeighCC #CommunityDesign #PlaceMaking #RetailHeritage #Waymarking #WiganProjects #TextileArt

🌍 In this episode, we’re joined by Proper Good champions from Oldham, Stockport and Bolton. Lisa, Simone & Muzahid talk about what makes each area unique, the power of collaboration, and the future of community-led change. 🎧 Tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=e9bxiP…

If you’ve ever thought: “There must be a better way to do business,” a social enterprise could be the answer. Want to explore the idea? We’re here to help! Contact us today to learn more: wlcommunity.org.uk #SocialEnterprise #CommunityBusiness #WiganAndLeigh #WLCC

A must-listen for anyone curious about CICs and community impact – this episode of the Proper Good Podcast features Jessica & Ben O’Connell from Floors Fur Thee CIC, joining us to chat all things social enterprise. 📺 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=yuIZX9… #SocialEnterprise

Starting a social enterprise can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. Wigan & Leigh Community Charity offers free, friendly support to help you take the first step. 📩Contact David Baxter, CEO: [email protected] #SocialEnterprise #CommunityBusiness

💬 Watch now on the Proper Good Podcast! Caeryn Collins from Really Good Enterprises Ltd sat down with Unify Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative making waves in our local community. 🎧 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=R5qQ-6… #ProperGoodPodcast #CommunityBanking

💛 Our mission is simple: to empower social enterprises and community businesses across Wigan to thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Together, we’re building a stronger, fairer, and greener future for our community. 💛 buff.ly/LufMRYp