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Way Widowed And Young

i. To advance the education of the public to raise the awareness of the needs of people who are widowed and young. ii. To relieve persons in need, following bereavement by offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone aged 50 or under, at time of bereavement, who is overcoming the loss of a partner, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of any sexual orientation.

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Activities & Mission

i. To advance the education of the public to raise the awareness of the needs of people who are widowed and young. ii. To relieve persons in need, following bereavement by offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone aged 50 or under, at time of bereavement, who is overcoming the loss of a partner, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of any sexual orientation.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£284,079
Latest Expenditure
£296,104

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 104.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 104.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£284,079
£296,1040 / 187
2023
£261,032
£333,0020 / 170
2022
£264,988
£317,9680 / 157
2021
£254,026
£226,1640 / 150
2020
£300,750
£211,9030 / 131

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Frequently asked questions about Way Widowed And Young

What does Way Widowed And Young do?

i. To advance the education of the public to raise the awareness of the needs of people who are widowed and young. ii. To relieve persons in need, following bereavement by offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone aged 50 or under, at time of bereavement, who is overcoming the loss of a partner, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of any sexual orientation.

How much income did Way Widowed And Young report in 2024?

Way Widowed And Young reported total income of £284k and reported expenditure of £296k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Way Widowed And Young registered as a charity?

Way Widowed And Young was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 December 2015 as charity number 1164988. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Way Widowed And Young?

Way Widowed And Young is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Sedley-Burke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Way Widowed And Young operate?

Way Widowed And Young operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Way Widowed And Young a registered charity?

Yes — Way Widowed And Young is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164988.

Details

Address
WAY Widowed and Young
Advantage House
Stowe Court
Stowe Street
Lichfiel
Registration Date
29 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5070427
Charity Number
1164988

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Trustees

Joanna Sedley-Burke Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Louise Charlesworth
Katherine Denise Spikings
Louise Jane Fisher
Mike Etherington
Nadir Keshani
Roberta Kelly

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