Wigan, Greater Manchester
Veterans support in Wigan
Project Independence Veterans (PIV) is a Wigan-based charity supporting disabled veterans and their communities across Greater Manchester and the North West of England.
Local help, from people who know the area
We are not a distant call centre. We are local, and our work happens face to face — often at Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ, where we hand over mobility scooters and wheelchairs to veterans and their families.
What we offer in the borough
Mobility aids
Free scooters and electric wheelchairs, with rain covers and storage bags.
Mobility scootersOne-to-one guidance
Benefits, housing, equipment and daily life — and honest signposting when someone else is better placed to help.
ResourcesCommunity and advocacy
Veteran-led groups, events, peer support and standing up for recognition.
PartnershipsQuestions we are often asked
- Where in Wigan can veterans find you?
- Much of our hands-on work, including mobility aid handovers, takes place at Wigan Armed Forces Community HQ. Contact us and we will arrange a time.
- Do you only help veterans from Wigan?
- Wigan is our home, but we support disabled veterans across Greater Manchester and the wider North West of England.
- What kind of help is available locally?
- Mobility scooters and wheelchairs, one-to-one guidance on benefits, housing and equipment, advocacy, peer community, and signposting to mental health support.
Local stories
Read about veterans in and around Wigan we have supported on our stories page.