We have helped local people claim over £2.8 million in benefits!

We have hit a new high supporting local people claim over £2.8 million in benefits!

Our free Information and Advice service specialises in supporting people aged 50 and above. We work in partnership with Wigan Council and Citizens Advice Wigan Borough to help local people with financial support, energy advice, benefits, and lots more.

We have seen a significant demand since the cost-of-living crisis and received funding from the National Lottery Trust to support our services with increased phone calls to their charity. This year they have helped people claim over £2.8 million in benefits which is £687,138.39 more than what we did the previous year and the highest figure we have reached since launching the Information and Advice service.

A recent survey shows that 75% of our information and advice clients would not know where to go if their service was unavailable. Bryonie Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Age UK Wigan Borough says ‘We are so proud to provide this much-needed advice and information service to people across the Borough. We have been able to apply for additional grants to help fund our team of brilliant advisors, who help those coming to us to understand what income they are entitled to. We know, from the feedback we get, our team's support can help change someone’s life, being able to afford the things they need to live more comfortably in later life”.

To find out more about our Charity you can ring 01942 615880 or read our latest Newsletter.