The Wipers Foundation
Wipers is a specialist youth charity working with young people aged 10-25 across the UK, principally those in and leaving the criminal justice system and care. Through 1:1 mentoring, accredited group work, employability support, inclusive sport and youth-led research we support wellbeing and potential. Founded and led by Black professionals with lived experience of the system.
Activities & Mission
Wipers is a specialist youth charity working with young people aged 10-25 across the UK, principally those in and leaving the criminal justice system and care. Through 1:1 mentoring, accredited group work, employability support, inclusive sport and youth-led research we support wellbeing and potential. Founded and led by Black professionals with lived experience of the system.
Grants
The Wipers Foundation makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £67,967
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £72,585 | £67,967 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £22,460 | £11,542 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £25 | £8,579 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2022 | £14,384 | £4,516 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £5,000 | £16 | 0 / 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Wipers Foundation
What does The Wipers Foundation do?
Wipers is a specialist youth charity working with young people aged 10-25 across the UK, principally those in and leaving the criminal justice system and care. Through 1:1 mentoring, accredited group work, employability support, inclusive sport and youth-led research we support wellbeing and potential. Founded and led by Black professionals with lived experience of the system.
How much income did The Wipers Foundation report in 2025?
The Wipers Foundation reported total income of £73k and reported expenditure of £68k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Wipers Foundation registered as a charity?
The Wipers Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2020 as charity number 1191136. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The Wipers Foundation?
The Wipers Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANA-MARIA BRADSHAW-MURRAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wipers Foundation operate?
The Wipers Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Wipers Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Wipers Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191136.
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- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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