The Wo Street Charitable Foundation
This grant-making foundation supports a wide range of activities in the following categories: education, general welfare (particularly the elderly, the blind and the disabled) and family and social welfare. Grants are made to UK registered charities and to organisations with charitable status. Special support is given to the County of Lancashire, as defined before local government reorganisation.
Activities & Mission
This grant-making foundation supports a wide range of activities in the following categories: education, general welfare (particularly the elderly, the blind and the disabled) and family and social welfare. Grants are made to UK registered charities and to organisations with charitable status. Special support is given to the County of Lancashire, as defined before local government reorganisation.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £503,758 | £507,000 | £507,000 | £22,031,566 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £436,846 | £596,538 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £404,818 | £476,060 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £323,160 | £480,572 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £484,973 | £633,790 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Wo Street Charitable Foundation
What does The Wo Street Charitable Foundation do?
This grant-making foundation supports a wide range of activities in the following categories: education, general welfare (particularly the elderly, the blind and the disabled) and family and social welfare. Grants are made to UK registered charities and to organisations with charitable status. Special support is given to the County of Lancashire, as defined before local government reorganisation.
How much income did The Wo Street Charitable Foundation report in 2024?
The Wo Street Charitable Foundation reported total income of £504k and reported expenditure of £507k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wo Street Charitable Foundation?
The Wo Street Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 72% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wo Street Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Wo Street Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 1974 as charity number 267127. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs The Wo Street Charitable Foundation?
The Wo Street Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wo Street Charitable Foundation operate?
The Wo Street Charitable Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Wo Street Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Wo Street Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 267127.
Details
Booths Hall
Booths Park 3
Chelford Road
Knutsford
WA16 8GS
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