Wantage Independent Advice Centre
Also known as: Vale Community Impact, Wiac
Advice. Free, confidential advice from trained volunteers on a range of topics, debt, benefits, employment/consumer rights & many more.Transport Scheme. Volunteer drivers take elderly and infirm people to various destinations including hospital, doctors, shopping & Day Centres.Good Neighbour Scheme. Volunteers visiting people in their own home to help with paperwork & to alleviate loneliness.
Activities & Mission
Advice. Free, confidential advice from trained volunteers on a range of topics, debt, benefits, employment/consumer rights & many more.Transport Scheme. Volunteer drivers take elderly and infirm people to various destinations including hospital, doctors, shopping & Day Centres.Good Neighbour Scheme. Volunteers visiting people in their own home to help with paperwork & to alleviate loneliness.
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £225,029 | £252,282 | 0 / 140 | |||
| 2024 | £215,066 | £229,210 | 0 / 128 | |||
| 2023 | £167,903 | £214,187 | 0 / 110 | |||
| 2022 | £223,023 | £198,268 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2021 | £330,412 | £203,618 | 0 / 120 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wantage Independent Advice Centre
What does Wantage Independent Advice Centre do?
Advice. Free, confidential advice from trained volunteers on a range of topics, debt, benefits, employment/consumer rights & many more.Transport Scheme. Volunteer drivers take elderly and infirm people to various destinations including hospital, doctors, shopping & Day Centres.Good Neighbour Scheme. Volunteers visiting people in their own home to help with paperwork & to alleviate loneliness.
How much income did Wantage Independent Advice Centre report in 2025?
Wantage Independent Advice Centre reported total income of £225k and reported expenditure of £252k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Wantage Independent Advice Centre registered as a charity?
Wantage Independent Advice Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2015 as charity number 1161144. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Wantage Independent Advice Centre?
Wantage Independent Advice Centre is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GRAHAM BEITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wantage Independent Advice Centre operate?
Wantage Independent Advice Centre operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wantage Independent Advice Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Wantage Independent Advice Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161144.
Details
T/A Vale Community Impact
16 Market Place
WANTAGE
OX12 8AE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Vale Community Impact
- Wiac
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- 14 May 2026
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