Platt Bridge Community Zone
Created by Local People, for Local People
A thriving community hub in the heart of Platt Bridge — home to social enterprises, community services and bookable spaces.
Our Story
A Brief History
Wigan and Leigh Community Charity was founded in 2013 to save Platt Bridge Community Zone from closure and undertake a Community Asset Transfer. The organisation was founded as Abram Ward Community Co-operative and received funding from Wigan Council’s The Deal.
The organisation then undertook a vision to support Community Businesses across Abram Ward — Bamfurlong, Abram, Platt Bridge, Bickershaw and Spring View — via the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan Forum for Abram Ward. It also started to support Social Enterprises and Community Businesses within Abram Ward.
In 2017, the organisation was chosen as 1 of 6 across the Country to be on the Power to Change Empowering Places programme and received £1 million to help grow Community Businesses in Abram Ward.
In 2022, the organisation changed its name to Wigan and Leigh Community Charity and successfully undertook ownership of a 2nd community building in Hindley. WLCC then led the campaign for Wigan Borough to be a Social Enterprise Town via Social Enterprise UK, and delivered the Proper Good Wigan Borough Social Investment programme.
Our Spaces
Everything Under One Roof
Platt Bridge Community Zone offers a range of spaces for hire and community-led organisations — from bookable training rooms to office units and a café.
Available to Book
Training Rooms for Hire
We have 2 bookable spaces — a meeting room and a training room — each complete with an Interactive Screen, WiFi, tables and chairs. Ideal for workshops, team sessions and community group meetings.
Available Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm. Free on-site parking and a bus stop 5 minutes away.
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Currently Occupied
Office Spaces
We have numerous office spaces on site for Social Enterprises and Charities. These spaces are currently occupied.
Current tenants include Embrace Wigan and Leigh and NW Autism.
Currently Occupied
Nursery Facility
We have 2 nursery facilities on site. This space is currently occupied by Jack in the Box Nursery.
Currently Occupied
Café Space
We have a café facility on site. This space is currently occupied by Hidden Gem Café.
Coming Soon
Watch This Space
We will be launching some new initiatives at Platt Bridge Community Zone soon. Watch this space for more details.
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Platt Bridge Community Zone, 81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan