Practical Support in Action

Charity of the Year

Supporting AB UK & Proven Impact Stories

2025 Current Partner

Supporting AB UK (Autism Support Wigan)

AB UK delivers essential support, guidance, and community activities for neurodivergent children, young people, and their families across the Wigan borough.

After a board-wide vote and in-person visits, our board selected AB UK for its passion, community impact, and clear opportunities where business skills and services make a lasting difference.

  • Digital Visibility: Modern website overhaul & branding design
  • IT Infrastructure: Telecoms & workstation optimization
  • Skill Sharing: Hands-on workshops & ongoing advisory
Pledge Support for AB UK
Charity of the Year 2025

AB UK

Autism Support Wigan

"Working with Helping Wigan Thrive allows us to focus our resources where they matter most — supporting local families."
Active Target

2025 AB UK Practical Support Pledge

Tracking our £15,000 equivalent practical support milestone for 2025.

2025 Partner Support Target: AB UK

Delivering IT, facilities upgrades & marketing support

75% Achieved
Progress: £15,000 Practical Support Target Current Status: Active 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 & support
  • Saved £5,000+ per year in operational tech costs
  • Engineers on-call for ongoing IT management
"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 2025 Current Partner

Operational Support & Brand Enhancement

Currently delivering structured tech support, branding enhancements, and specialist equipment upgrades to help AB UK expand services for autism awareness.

  • Website & digital visibility improvements
  • Telecoms and hardware optimization
  • Active business skill sharing workshops
"Selected for their passion and clear opportunities where skills make a lasting difference."
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.