Wigan Council

At Wigan Council we support volunteers to contribute to the work we do as well as help community organisations to recruit volunteers across the borough.

You'll find a range of volunteering opportunities on the Wigan Borough Volunteering Hub, where you can:

• Register and apply for volunteer roles

• Submit and advertise a volunteer opportunity if you're a community group

This is a directory of business support services in Wigan.

Services include:

• Believe in Business Festival September 2025 (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Business-Support/Business-Festival.aspx)

• Free business advice service (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Business-Support/Advice/Get-free-advice.aspx)

• Digital support for businesses (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Business-Support/Advice/Digital-support.aspx)

• Running your business (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Business-Support/Running-your-business/Index.aspx)

• Get business funding (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Business/Business-Support/Funding/Index.aspx)

Wigan Council provides a wide range of housing services to support residents in finding and maintaining safe, secure accommodation. Their primary aim is to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their homes. The council works with various groups, including families, young people, and vulnerable individuals.

Services include:

• Advice on housing options and finding council or housing association homes

• Support for those facing eviction

Assist people renting privately, and offer advice on buying a home

• They also support individuals at risk of homelessness and those needing supported or older people's housing.

Referrals to Wigan's housing services can come from local agencies, social services, or individuals seeking help directly. The council collaborates with other organisations to ensure comprehensive support for those in need.

Additionally, Wigan Council runs prevention programmes to help people avoid homelessness. This includes financial advice, mediation services, and workshops on budgeting and tenancy rights.

Wigan Employment and Skills website

Services Include:

• Wigan Adult Learning and Skills service (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Adult-Learning/index.aspx)

• Education, Skills and Work Support for Young People (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/LINC2/Survival-Guide/Education-and-work/Education-and-work.aspx)

• Search for a job resources (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Search-for-a-job.aspx)

• Apprenticeships (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Become-an-apprentice.aspx)

• Careers Advice and Guidance (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Learning-careers-skills-for-young-people.aspx)

• Adult Learning (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Adult-Learning/index.aspx)

• Work Experience and Volunteering (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Jobs-Careers/Work-experience/Index.aspx)