Is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group as a registered charity (number 1098073) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

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Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's charity number is 1098073. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1098073

Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,482
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £12,839
Registered charity number: 1098073
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Wigan
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wiganflashes.org/web

Quick answer

Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group (number 1098073) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group do?

Obtaining funding and working on projects that will enhance the Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lightshaw Water Meadows Reserve, (parts of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve) for both wildlife and the public. Maintaining the existing facilities and publicising the Reserves' attractions and events to increase appropriate use and protect their long term viability.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group

Answers Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 June 2003
Also known as: W.f.c.c.g
Where it says it operates: Wigan

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group registered for?

General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group as a registered charity (number 1098073) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's charity number?: Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's charity number is 1098073. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1098073?: Search 1098073 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group do?: Obtaining funding and working on projects that will enhance the Wigan Flashes Nature Reserve, and the nearby Lightshaw Water Meadows Reserve, (parts of The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve) for both wildlife and the public. Maintaining the existing facilities and publicising the Reserves' attractions and events to increase appropriate use and protect their long term viability.
Does Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group?: Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.wiganflashes.org/web/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group?: The register does not record Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group registered as a charity?: Wigan Flashes Conservation and Community Group was entered on the register on 18 June 2003.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.