Our Community
Discover the living breathing heart of Orrell
Whatever is happening in our community, you will find it here
Community Groups
Brighter Better Orrell is Proud to work alongside other community groups as each one supports and compliments the other
List of Services
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Greenslate Community Farm
Greenslate Community Farm, built for the community by the community. 25 acres of farm and woodlands on the side of Billinge Hill on the outskirts of Wigan.
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CORE CIC
CORE CIC Orrell is a community interest company and non for profit.
We specialise in providing a quality service for adults with learning/physical disabilities and Autism.
We provide opportunities to meet others in a supportive, safe environment. This enables you to enjoy your independence and get involved in a range of person centered activities.
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Expanse Learning - Wigan
The College is based in Orrell Lodge, the former home of WISH FM (and Robert Daglish).
It has been fully refurbished with open spacious classrooms, and situated within its own private grounds, has retained several of the original recording studios for those interested in creative industry production.
A specialist provider in SEND education, health care and school workforce development. They offer a wide range of education, training and support to young people, adults and professionals through bespoke innovative learning programmes.
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Book Cycle
From tree to book and back again. . .
Book-Cycle is a UK based volunteer run charity. We seek to empower children worldwide through the provision of free books and educational resources.
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Friends of Orrell Station
A community group aiming to improve our village station and brighten your journey.
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Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch in the Orrell area of Wigan. To support the reporting of crime and neighbourhood vigilance
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Ellen Higginbottom's Memorial Garden
This page is to help keep the community informed about the garden set up in 2018 to remember a young life lost in tragic circumstances in our community.
if you would like help keep this area of Orrell beautiful in memory of Ellen, please get in touch
“Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.”
Roy T. Bennett
The Food Pantry, set up in February 2024, and based at the Community Hub in The Connect Centre, is open every Thursday, 11am to 1pm, and runs alongside the Church Street Cafe.
You can donate to the pantry, either by the box in the Centre or in the Post Office.