Our Mission
Our mission is to support and champion people and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector to make positive change, challenge issues, and grow new ideas to strengthen communities in the Wigan Borough.
Our vision is a robust and sustainable VCFSE sector that works to improve the lives of local people.
Charitable Purpose
Building a resilient, connected VCFSE sector
Providing strategic influence for community action
Amplifying the voices of local people to inform local decision making
Guiding Principles
- Grow and transform as a local funder
- Nurturing local leadership to build happy, sustainable and thriving communities from the ground up
- Connecting individuals with volunteering opportunities across the VCFSE sector
- Building capacity, offering advice, and fostering collaboration within the local VCFSE sector
- Championing the sectors needs and promoting effective practice
- Help the VCFSE sector deliver impactful services and foster community wellbeing
Our Values
- We trust and empower people
We believe in people’s ability to lead, create change, and take action for their communities
- We listen and include
We hear all voices, value different perspectives, and remove barriers so everyone can participate fully
- We work together for the common good
We collaborate across communities, organisations, and groups to create shared solutions
- We share resources fairly
We ensure time, funding and opportunities are distributed in ways that are equitable and meet real needs
- We lead with compassion and respect
We treat each other with care, kindness, and understanding, recognising the dignity of every person
- We embrace creativity and change
We welcome fresh ideas, adapt to changing needs, and act with courage
- We nurture wellbeing and sustainability
We support people and places so communities can thrive now and, in the future