Two Wigan charities merge to support carers of all ages

Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre has now formally merged with Wigan and Leigh Young Carers.

It means they will pool their resources and expertise to support all carers, young and old, and help to make a difference.

Angela Allison, chief executive officer of Wigan and Leigh Carers, said “Both charities have worked together successfully for years and this is an excellent development and natural progression.

“Joining forces with Wigan and Leigh Young Carers will help us amplify the voices of carers and reach even more people with specialist advice and support. This merger will greatly strengthen our ability to do this.

“It will be a great honour to lead the new charity; a role which is both professionally, and personally, very important to me. As Wigan’s comprehensive carers charity, we will be driven forward by collaboration, ambition and – most importantly – the passion of our carers and families, who will remain at the heart of everything we do.”

Carmen France-Mcgrail, Young Carers manager, said: “I am very excited about this new chapter and the opportunities it opens up for everyone involved. Together, we’ll be a stronger charity to influence and drive progress further, with a united community and one clear voice for everyone, making a greater difference to both young and adult carers. We look forward, with great hope, to taking this exciting step together.”

The boards of the two charities agreed in April to work towards a merger, establishing a single organisation providing recognition and support to all carers across the borough.

They released a statement to announce the proposal in June, after years of working in partnership.

The merger will bring together a wealth of resources, knowledge and networks. It is hoped the coming together of both charities will greatly expand knowledge, expertise and capability for delivering a seamless service for all carers in Wigan.

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