What We Do
The HQ is a one stop centre providing advice and guidance for Armed Forces Serving Personnel, Veterans and their families within Wigan Borough regarding Health and Well being, Welfare, Education, Housing, Employment and Social Inclusion.
Our Events
Why not get involved in a host of diverse activity that supports health well-being, promotes personal development and connects you to your community.
Veteran Welfare Fund
We are completely self funded. If you would like to donate please contact the facilities manager at info@wiganarmedforcehq.org.uk
Get Involved
We are always looking for volunteers to get involved. Opportunities exist to support the Hub, in supporting the Armed Forces Community in areas such as Health and Wellbeing, Fitness, Case-working, Catering and Administration. If you have the skills and time, we’d like to hear from you.
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Wigan Borough Armed Forces Day 29th June 2019
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWigan Borough Armed Forces Day celebrations will compromise of an Armed Forces ‘Faire’ which will be located with the Town Centre of Wigan. Up to one hundred stalls and thirty military vehicle stands (past and present) will be...
read moreHalf a Million to be Invested in Bespoke Armed Forces Support Services
An investment of almost £500,000 will help a group of Wigan-based organisations to tackle complex mental health issues and substance misuse in veterans while supporting their families and those who care for them. Wigan Council has secured £478,500 from the...
read moreCouncil Committment to Armed Forces Recognised with Award
The Ministry of Defence presented their bronze level ‘Employer Recognition’ award to a local authority for their work with the armed forces. Wigan Council was awarded the certificate today in their new armed forces hub, which opened last summer, as an acknowledgement...
read moreWigan Armed Forces Hub is Launched
Wigan’s long-awaited new Armed Forces Hub has been launched with much pomp and ceremony. Falklands War Hero Simon Weston CBE and Andy Reid, who lost both legs and his right arm while on duty in Afghanistan, were among the honoured guests to perform the ribbon-cutting...
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