Practical Support in Action

Charity of the Year

Supporting Brighter Dayz & Proven Impact Stories

2026 Charity of the Year

Supporting Brighter Dayz (Goose Green, Wigan)

Brighter Dayz (Charity No. 1196255) delivers vital, flexible respite care, sensory activities, and inclusive community support for children and young adults with complex health needs, disabilities, and SEND.

Founded in 2021 by local champions who transformed a derelict building in Goose Green into a safe haven, Brighter Dayz gives families essential peace of mind. In 2026, Helping Wigan Thrive is stepping in with comprehensive trade, tech, and volunteer support.

  • Facility & Sensory Rooms: Specialist sound dampening, sensory equipment & building maintenance
  • IT, Telecoms & Safety: Secure network infrastructure, VOIP communications & system optimization
  • Hands-on Volunteering: Skilled trade days, sensory garden upkeep & operational advisory
Pledge Support for Brighter Dayz
Charity of the Year 2026

Brighter Dayz

Flexible Respite & SEND Care • Goose Green

"A safe haven where children with complex needs can be themselves, giving parents essential peace of mind."
Active Target

2026 Brighter Dayz Practical Support Pledge

Mobilizing £15,000 equivalent practical trade, sensory, and tech support across 2026.

2026 Partner Support Target: Brighter Dayz

Delivering sensory upgrades, building repairs & IT communications

Active Campaign
Progress: £15,000 Practical Support Target Current Status: Active Project Deployment
Impact Stories

Real stories of lasting difference

See how practical business support transformed previous Charity of the Year partners.

The Brick Charity 2023 Partner

Telecoms & IT Infrastructure Overhaul

Lansafe and member partners completely overhauled The Brick's communications network, cutting operational costs and ensuring staff can respond to urgent community needs uninterrupted.

  • Full VOIP phone system installation & cloud migration
  • Saved £5,000+ per year in operational tech costs
  • On-call IT engineers for crisis response helpline
"Their unwavering support of The Brick went far beyond what we expected." — Keely Dalfen, CEO
Embrace Wigan & Leigh 2024 Partner

Facility Upgrades & Digital Training

Member businesses united to refresh Embrace's community spaces, update digital hardware, and deliver hands-on volunteer days to improve service delivery.

  • Building maintenance & facility refurbishments
  • Upgraded office hardware & network safety
  • 250+ volunteer hours delivered across the year
"Their commitment to making a difference in Wigan is altogether amazing." — Chris Hamnett, Director
AB UK (Autism Support) 2025 Partner

Sensory Room, Fire Safety & Branding

Delivered specialized sensory quiet room doors, complete fire alarm & security installations by GHE, external signage by ENV Graphics, and digital identity support.

  • Sound-dampened sensory quiet room upgrade
  • Full integrated fire alarm & security monitoring system
  • Professional signage, branding & web optimization
"Working with Helping Wigan Thrive allows us to focus our resources where they matter most — supporting local families."
Before HWT Support

Outdated Infrastructure

Aging copper phone lines, disconnected IT hardware, and rising monthly maintenance bills taking money away from crisis response.

After HWT Support

Full VOIP & Cloud Overhaul

Complete VOIP system installation by Lansafe, 24/7 IT management, and over £5,000 saved per year in operational tech expenses.