The What? Centre Limited
Also known as: The What? Centre Ltd
Young Person's Advice, Information and Counselling Service
Activities & Mission
Young Person's Advice, Information and Counselling Service
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £581,970 | £564,997 | £564,997 | £170,129 | £0 | 7 / 12 |
| 2024 | £454,998 | £567,072 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £455,222 | £630,041 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £913,423 | £603,374 | £603,374 | £431,345 | £160,000 | 12 / 3 |
| 2021 | £562,528 | £556,316 | £556,316 | £121,296 | £80,000 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The What? Centre Limited
What does The What? Centre Limited do?
Young Person's Advice, Information and Counselling Service
How much income did The What? Centre Limited report in 2025?
The What? Centre Limited reported total income of £582k and reported expenditure of £565k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The What? Centre Limited?
The What? Centre Limited has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The What? Centre Limited registered as a charity?
The What? Centre Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 September 1997 as charity number 1064579. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs The What? Centre Limited?
The What? Centre Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The What? Centre Limited operate?
The What? Centre Limited operates in Dudley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The What? Centre Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The What? Centre Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1064579.
Details
STOURBRIDGE
WEST MIDLANDS
DY8 1EP
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated