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The Wingate Special Childrens Trust

Also known as: The Wingate Centre

The charity provides inclusive facilities for residential and recreational activities which allow those with Special Educational Needs to participate in sport, recreation and residential short breaks allowing them to be active, improve their physical and mental health, build relationships, develop social and life skills whilst reducing the isolation and loneliness associated with disability.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides inclusive facilities for residential and recreational activities which allow those with Special Educational Needs to participate in sport, recreation and residential short breaks allowing them to be active, improve their physical and mental health, build relationships, develop social and life skills whilst reducing the isolation and loneliness associated with disability.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£757,061
Latest Expenditure
£592,779

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £533,048
Charitable Activities £129,870
Other Trading £32,747
Investments £6,596
Other Income £64,800

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £565,733
Raising Funds £27,046
Governance £38,131
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£757,061
£592,779£565,733£1,369,301£75,77326 / 10
2024
£556,537
£546,401£513,647£1,195,019£159,45625 / 5
2023
£562,229
£451,872£430,570£1,184,883£1,184,88321 / 6
2022
£335,969
£346,2580 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wingate Special Childrens Trust

What does The Wingate Special Childrens Trust do?

The charity provides inclusive facilities for residential and recreational activities which allow those with Special Educational Needs to participate in sport, recreation and residential short breaks allowing them to be active, improve their physical and mental health, build relationships, develop social and life skills whilst reducing the isolation and loneliness associated with disability.

How much income did The Wingate Special Childrens Trust report in 2025?

The Wingate Special Childrens Trust reported total income of £757k and reported expenditure of £593k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wingate Special Childrens Trust registered as a charity?

The Wingate Special Childrens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2021 as charity number 1197017. It has been registered for 5 years.

Who runs The Wingate Special Childrens Trust?

The Wingate Special Childrens Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Neil McCallum. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wingate Special Childrens Trust operate?

The Wingate Special Childrens Trust operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wingate Special Childrens Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wingate Special Childrens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197017.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 December 2021
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5184879
Charity Number
1197017

Trustees

Andrew Neil McCallum Chair
David Longdon BSc, FRICS
Gareth Roberts
Jackie Roberts
Joanne Louise Meredith
Julia McGhie B.Ed. Hons
Kevin Albert Ingram
Peter Aubrey Latronico BA
Samantha McCallum
Simon Ashleigh Millard

Also Known As

  • The Wingate Centre

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9 November 2026
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